Senior Public Relations Representative
Urban was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.
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Researchers are using kidney biomarkers to identify lupus complications like kidney disease and vasculitis. Learn more about lupus risk factors and progression.
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Since the Michigan helmet law repeal in 2012, motorcycle head injuries are up 14% & skull fractures are up 38%. Get more information on the helmet law change.
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Researchers are studying endoplasmic reticulum associated degradation & how it corrects proinsulin misfolding. Learn more about ERAD and MIDY diabetes research.
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U-M resident and two fellows won the 2016 Midwest MedWAR wilderness EMT course. Learn more about the U-M team, wilderness EMT training, and wilderness medicine.
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A new Huntington's Disease survey measures Huntington's Disease symptoms, treatment, & quality of life. Learn more about this new Huntington's Disease test.
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U-M study finds alcohol related death and injuries makeup 35% of emergency room visits in Ghana. Learn more about Ghana alcohol abuse and emergency medicine.
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Research is needed for pulmonary fibrosis, or lung scarring. Learn about Larry's battle with the disease and how he is spreading pulmonary fibrosis awareness
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Investigators are gathering to support technical developments, and translational and clinical research, for use in the critical hours just after TBIs occur.
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A University of Michigan rheumatologist explains why being overweight can affect joints. Learn how weight loss can slow down the advancement of osteoarthritis.
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University of Michigan athletic trainer shares information on common sports injuries like dislocated joints, concussions, sprains, and heat related injuries.
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A University of Michigan Therapy manager explains cupping therapy and how the scientific and sports medicine community don’t fully understand its effects yet.
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University of Michigan musculoskeletal expert explains how to recognize a tendon injury and the different treatment options. Is your ongoing pain tendon related?
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Despite certain performance enhancing drugs being banned by the WADA, many have legitimate medical uses. See some of the banned substances and their uses.
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U-M Wilderness Medicine Program Director shares camping safety advice. Some of his camping tips include how to stay connected and swim safely. Read the rest.
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University of Michigan journal explains crowdsourcing research subjects is faster and cheaper than traditional methods. Here's how to find research participants.