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Does Bariatric Surgery Help or Harm Patients with ESKD?
Research shows bariatric surgery is not only safe for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESKD), but may aid in their ability to qualify for a kidney transplant.
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Could the Cure for IBD Be Inside Your Mouth?
Can poor oral health cause IBD? New research shows oral hygiene may be directly linked not only to the worsening of the inflammatory illness, but may even be the cause of systemic disease.
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C.S. Mott Children's Hospital earns top rankings from U.S. News & World Report
Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital was recognized among the best children’s hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
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When a Pandemic Hits, But So Does a Heart Infection
Other health emergencies didn’t stop for COVID-19. One man who needed heart surgery right before the COVID-19 crisis shares his story.
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What to Know About Applying to Medical School as a “Nontraditional”
A medical student answers questions and shares her personal advice for applying to medical school after first pursuing another career.
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$30M gift to establish the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute at the University of Michigan
Regent Ron Weiser(link is external) and his wife, Eileen, of Ann Arbor, have committed $30 million to the University of Michigan for diabetes research and the development of life-changing diabetes therapies at Michigan Medicine, in collaboration with other University of Michigan schools and units for diabetes research.
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Mosquitos and Ticks: 6 Tips to Swat Away Two Summer Spoilers for Kids
Six tips for keeping your kids safe from mosquitos and ticks. From which insect repellents to use, to how to properly remove a tick, a Michigan Medicine expert offers advice.
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Unique Approach Removes Stents to Fix Man’s Heart
Nearing the need for hospice at the age of 52, one patient underwent a rare heart surgery that not only removed his disease, but repaired his heart, and gave him back his life.
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Bringing Prenatal and Infant Care to Underserved Communities
The Luke Clinic provides free prenatal, postpartum and infant care (through one year of life) to any family in the Detroit metro area.
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Patients’ Social Factors Matter When Judging Hospitals, but New Study Suggests a Need to Measure Them Differently
Study using two databases suggests need for new measures in surgical readmission risk adjustment.
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“They Put Him Back Together Again”
How Michigan Medicine helped one patient get back to mobility and life after a seven-story fall left him critically injured and paralyzed.
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Reality Checks: Michigan Medical School Students Open Up
New documentary reveals the four-year medical school experience as told by the students who lived it.
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Thrive With Your Family: Returning to “Normal”
Experts discuss feeling comfortable resuming everyday activities, dealing with lasting effects of social isolation and making the best out of future school plans.
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Ischemic Stroke Admissions, Life-Saving Thrombectomy Procedures Decrease During Start of COVID-19 Pandemic
Researchers call for a response to current and future pandemics to reduce unintended harm upon other patients needing early diagnosis and intervention.
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Study: Mixed Progress in Efforts to Reduce Low Value Breast Cancer Surgery
A U-M review found national Choosing Wisely recommendations to reduce overtreatment in early stage breast cancer weren’t consistently followed.