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News Release
$10 million NIH-award establishes new U-M center to study genomics of infectious disease pathogens
A new NIH award will establish the Michigan Infectious Disease Genomics (MIDGE) Center, the goal of which is to use whole genome sequencing and functional genomic assays to determine how genetic differences among strains or isolates affect the behavior, transmission, and drug resistance of viral, bacterial, and fungal pathogens.
Health Lab Podcast
Health Lab Podcast
Worry and anxiety is impacting falling asleep for kids
Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children.
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Health Lab
10-year-old “Swiftie” makes progress after septic shock
Taylor Swift fan recovers from flesh eating bacteria with help from her care team and Swift's music
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Health Lab
Children from disadvantaged communities may die sooner from cancerous brain tumors
Children with inoperable brain tumors may die sooner if they live in areas with lower average income and education levels, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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News Release
Michigan Medicine reports positive financial performance for clinical operations in fiscal year 2024
Michigan Medicine reported projected positive fiscal year end results today for clinical operations
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News Release
University of Michigan Health appoints architect for new clinical facility in Troy
University of Michigan Health will commission Hobbs + Black Architects for the design of a 220,000 square foot clinical facility in Troy.
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Health Lab
Getting ahead of aortic disease
Patient bypasses a life threatening aortic aneurysm with the help of Michigan Medicine's genetic counseling and a streamlined cardiac referral program.
Health Lab
How to get into medical school
Admissions officers and students share valuable insight into the medical school application process, life in medical school, and more.
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Health Lab
Cost may not keep people from filling opioid addiction treatment prescriptions
Buprenorphine prescriptions almost always get filled by those who receive them to treat opioid addiction, even when costs are higher, suggesting more effort is needed to increase prescribing.
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Health Lab
Children’s life threatening experiences lead mom to new nursing career
Naomi Schafer's journey to nursing was inspired by her children's health crises. Now, she brings compassion and hope to cancer patients at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow Lansing.
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Health Lab
Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious
Many bedtime battles stem from children’s after dark worries, suggests a national poll.
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Health Lab
Pre-op visits by video? Most surgeons say no – but open to post-op telehealth
A survey of surgeons shows most aren’t in favor of operating on a patient they’ve never seen in person, but many are open to telehealth appointments after a successful operation.
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Health Lab
Improving access to HPV testing
A new initiative is aiming to raise awareness and improve accessibility to HPV testing. Diane Harper, M.D., M.P.H. M.S., discusses it and the importance of screening for HPV.
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Health Lab
More hospitals than ever require staff to get flu shots
Flu vaccination mandates for hospital staff have increased in recent years, especially at hospitals serving veterans