Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.
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Ophthalmologists take photos of a patient’s eyes to monitor good health and track progress of disease. Here are some common ways the images are taken.
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People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.
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Fruit flies are far more than a kitchen nuisance. Learn how the pests and other tiny critters are helping researchers find major clues to human disease.
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Recently adjusted prostate cancer treatment guidelines based on new prostate research could affect two-thirds of men
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One in eight men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out five facts about male breast cancer, including information on risk factors and how its treated.
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A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.
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See how Michigan Medicine's Breast Cancer Ally smart phone app provides individualized information, resources and supportive tools to breast cancer patients.
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Doctors often care for people with disabilities, yet few physicians have one. U-M’s medical school recently altered its technical standards to better promote a longtime mission of inclusivity.
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Varying breast cancer screening guidelines make deciding what age to get a mammogram confusing. Get some clarity from the experts at Michigan Medicine.
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Chronic pain can be debilitating for some people. And nationwide data show the issue is larger than you might think.
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Experts at the Mott Children's Center share advice with parents for preparing their child's teacher and school manage their chronic illness should needs arise
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Microscopic nanoparticles could be the key to blocking bacterial proteins that cause infections to spread — technology with particular benefit to high-risk hospital patients.
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Learn the difference between urgent care and ER and find out where to go when you need treatment for colds, fevers, broken bones, burns, infections and more.
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Learn how natural disasters affect hospital systems, including why hospitalization rates increase and the impact of stress on patients and healthcare workers.
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Learn how watching too much television can negatively effect your sleep and overall health, and get tips for binge watching responsibly from Michigan Medicine.