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LGBTQ+ Aging in America
People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and those who are not.
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Michigan’s Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan, helped individuals’ physical, mental and financial health, and supported the hospitals and clinics used by all Michiganders.
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2 multiple myeloma treatments receive FDA approval
The Food and Drug Administration approved two drugs—daratumumab and linvoseltamab—for precursor conditions to multiple myeloma and relapsed multiple myeloma. Matthew Pianko answers questions about the current treatment options for multiple myeloma, the new FDA-approved drugs and what these treatments mean for patients.
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High nursing school debt found, as proposed education loan caps loom
A survey of Michigan nurses shows high levels of student loan debt, with many exceeding caps that have been proposed for federal loans.
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Better health benefits linked to better job numbers
The recent study shows the biggest job gains were seen among low income adults with serious health problems whose health improved over time.
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As Medicaid work requirements loom, study finds links between coverage, better health and higher employment
A study of Michigan Medicaid expansion enrollees shows connections between coverage, health and employment.
Philanthropy News
Climate change and health inspire transformative gift
Transformative gift creates the Sandy-Hassmiller Climate and Health Initiative at U-M IHPI, advancing climate and health research nationwide and supporting new leaders.
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New guidelines issued for treating thyroid cancer
The American Thyroid Association first published guidelines for managing differentiated thyroid cancer in 1996. The current updates consider every aspect of the patient’s journey, including diagnosis, monitoring and treatment. Megan Haymart answers questions about understanding the risk for thyroid cancer, active surveillance and current treatment options.
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Benefits of Medicaid in Telehealth
Virtual appointments improve access to care for adults with low incomes, including those living in rural areas.
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Widening inequality seen where cancer clinical trials are available
The availability of clinical trials of new treatments for cancer varies greatly by geography, and a new study shows more socially vulnerable areas have far fewer.
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How Obesity Treatment is Changing
What will it take to transform obesity care? New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients.
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Gen Z Wants to Talk About Social Determinants of Health With Their Providers
A poll shows strong support for clinics’ efforts to screen for, and providing support for, social determinants of health.
Medicine at Michigan
Survey Says: What Older Adults Want
How the National Poll on Healthy Aging became a household name
Medicine at Michigan
Lena Chen, M.D.
Remembering a passionate health policy advocate
Medicine at Michigan
A Shadow of Oneself
How your everyday actions create unregulated health data
