Otman was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.
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Many parents oppose delayed school start times however experts find students at schools with later school start times have higher academic and athletic performance.
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A new study uncovers changes in the makeup of the cardiac intensive care unit as more patients are primarily diagnosed with noncardiac conditions.
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A new study finds smoking increases the risk of brain aneurysm recurrence. See how these findings impact treatment decisions and inform future research.
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Read the results of a U-M study finding doctors are overprescribing opioids to treat migraine headaches, despite evidence that other medications are more effective.
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Learn about glioblastoma, the deadly brain tumor Senator John McCain was diagnosed with, including what causes a glioblastoma, how it is treated and survival rates.
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The elderly are more susceptible to viral lung infections. New research shows an immune cell in the lungs may help explain why.
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A U-M study reveals sleep problems during pregnancy may be caused by untreated restless leg syndrome (RLS), a condition affecting one-third of pregnant women.
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There’s a medical explanation for the discomfort some people feel with their hair up. A headache specialist shares who’s at risk and how to cope.
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After epilepsy surgery, a U-M graduate finds meaning in his health journey by sending joy to children with medical conditions.
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A systematic review of zolpidem for noninsomnia neurological disorders, including movement disorders and disorders of consciousness, finds reason for additional research.
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In the midst of glioblastoma treatment, radio interviews and editing strengthened a father-daughter bond — and helped their family cope.
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Stroke survivor Katherine Jones shares how early identification of stroke symptoms and quick medical attention was key to returning to her active lifestyle.
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Researchers report a key protein is affected during heart valve formation, in the first genomewide study of bicuspid aortic valve.
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Learn more about the most recent study from U-M’s long-standing psoriasis work, a new study that builds on the genetic architecture of psoriasis, the next step toward answering what in the genes causes the disease.
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Researchers found that allocation of rehabilitation services differs by ethnicity, which may help explain why Mexican-Americans have worse outcomes after stroke.