Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

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Ischemic vs. Hemorrhagic Stroke: What’s the Difference?
Learn the differences between types of strokes, including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and find out why even mini-strokes require prompt medical attention.
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Are You at Risk for Stroke? 8 Warning Signs to Know
Both lifestyle habits and genetics can increase your risk of having a stroke. Learn eight common factors and conditions associated with a higher stroke risk.
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How to Prevent Your Kids from Getting Food Poisoning
About 48 million people fall victim to food poisoning each year. Learn how to prevent your kids from getting food poisoning with these six tips.
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Is Pelvic Mesh Safe? What Patients Need to Know
Synthetic material used to help treat a common condition has been linked to problems and lawsuits. A Michigan Medicine board-certified urogynecologist explains the issues.
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Do You Have a Drinking Problem? 11 Warning Signs to Know
Do you have alcohol use disorder? Learn 11 signs of a drinking problem, gauge the severity and get information on potential treatments for alcohol issues.
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How to Shop for Groceries With IBD
Join a Michigan Medicine dietitian as she navigates the aisles, offering tips and tricks for a successful grocery trip.
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Chronic Pain Therapy Group Eases Coping, Conversation
A new Michigan Medicine program aims to teach patients about alternate and effective ways to deal with discomfort, and to find strength in each other.
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Only 1 in 3 Academic Neurologists Are Women, Study Finds
Men and women now enter medical school in near-even numbers, but fewer women pursue neurology careers — with gaps increasing by seniority.
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Patient Data Could Help Predict Need for Diabetic Eye Injections
Medication for diabetic eye disease is crucial, but it’s hard to tell in advance when and how often patients might need it. New research aims to provide insight.
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Four-Time Organ Transplant Recipient Pays (and Pedals) It Forward
The gifts of life that healed a severely sick man inspired him to set a big goal to benefit others: Get 500,000 people to register as organ donors.   
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When Raised Among Drug and Alcohol Abuse, What Makes Some Teens ‘Resilient’?
Kids with a family history of substance use are likely to mimic those behaviors. A Michigan Medicine researcher studied their brain activity to see why certain youths do not.
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Diagnosing CTE: What a Neurologist Wants You to Know
Despite media reports, diagnosing CTE in living patients is not possible, however a new clinical diagnosis called TES may help patients find relief from brain injury symptoms.
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Different Phases of Clinical Trials and What They Mean
Carefully monitored tests to gauge the strengths and side effects of a new medical treatment are crucial to improving care. Learn about each stage in the process.
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What a Cardiologist Eats Daily to Keep Her Heart Healthy
Learn what a Michigan Medicine doctor who specializes in heart care eats for breakfast, lunch and dinner — plus a few tips to apply to your own menu.
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Making Your Case: Medical Residency Application Tips
Newly matched Michigan Medical School M4s share residency application tips, including strategies for securing matches and advice for writing your personal statement.
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