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What will it take to get more of the U.S. vaccinated against COVID-19?
Prizes, lotteries, discounts and freebies for COVID-19 vaccination may help overcome vaccine hesitancy and reward the vaccinated too
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Community group looks to improve sudden cardiac arrest response
A group of survivors, physicians and first responders want to change attitudes around CPR and improve the “chain of survival” for cardiac arrest.
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Family finds answers to rare, genetic glaucoma
When a father and his two kids developed an array of peculiar symptoms, doctors, Brazilian researchers and the NIH partnered to find a diagnosis and path to treatment.
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Statewide quality improvement project reduced excessive radiation treatments for bone metastases by 80%
The effort by the Michigan Radiation Oncology Quality Consortium reduced unnecessary medical procedures, and saved the time and resources of patients and families.
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Researchers predict COVID baby boom
Study suggests the pandemic initially slowed down conception rates but anticipate a baby surge this summer. 
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A better approach to caring for cirrhosis
Cirrhosis of the liver is a complex condition that requires a network of support to manage. Two U-M experts are working to improve the quality of cirrhosis prevention and care.
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For orthopaedics, women in leadership look to transform the field
Despite some progress, the highly competitive field is mostly dominated by white, male surgeons.
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Ultrasound Technology Developed at U-M Now in Clinical Trials for Liver Cancer
Trial will evaluate the safety and efficacy of histotripsy against liver tumors at eight U.S. sites
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Scientists Identify Genes Involved in Neuron Development
The study identifies RNAs not previously known in these processes, helping to better understand how the complex neuron-generation process works at the molecular level.
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On the Fence about the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Experts answer lingering questions.
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Cholesterol-carrying protein found to help suppress immune response in pancreatic tumor microenvironment
ApoE has known roles in cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer’s, but was not previously implicated in pancreatic cancer.
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If I’m Immunocompromised, Should I Keep Wearing My Mask Once I’m Vaccinated?
Immunocompromised people may have lower efficacy rates of protection against COVID-19 after vaccination. Herd immunity from the immunocompetent remains essential to helping protect this population.
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Tens of Thousands of Women Turn to the Emergency Room for Fibroid Symptoms
Study suggests that many women using emergency care for fibroids may be better served in alternative health care settings.
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What a Mini Stroke Is, and Why You Need To Act FAST
The signs of a TIA to watch for and how to handle the urgent situation.
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Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift
No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.