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Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says
University of Michigan research shows the direct correlation between systemic racism and racial health disparities in the United States.
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Pre-COVID-19 Poll of Older Adults Hints at Potential Impact of Pandemic on Their Eating Habits
Even before COVID-19 limited grocery shopping and restaurant meals, and impacted incomes, eating and health were intertwined for many older adults.
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Michigan Medicine experts address grief, trauma during pandemic, national protests
In the seventh episode of “Thrive With Your Family,” Michigan Medicine experts will discuss grief, loss and trauma related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the current protests occurring nationwide over longstanding social inequality and racial injustice.
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Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Spend About $2,500 a Year in Health Care Costs
While insulin comprises a big part of diabetes expenses for children and adults, diabetes-related supplies can cost even more.
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Study in Chinese Doctors Shows Mental Toll of Caring in the Time of COVID-19
A study in Chinese doctors shows the mental strain experienced by healthcare workers during COVID-19 pandemic.
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Parents Likely Misjudge Children’s Digital Screen Time
Nearly three fourths of parents misreported preschoolers’ mobile technology use; some children ages 3-5 engaged with apps intended for teens and adults. 
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Racial, Gender Disparities Observed in Heart Transplant Recipients with COVID-19 Infection
Researchers suggest focusing on disparities to help identify which patients with a heart transplant may be at higher risk for a worse course of COVID-19 infection.
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U-M launches effort to collect blood samples from COVID-19 survivors & patients for research
The key to defeating COVID-19 might be floating in the blood of the tens of thousands of Michiganders who have recovered from the disease, and the thousands more who are still feeling its effects.
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An Inside Look On the Frontlines
Seven nurses taking care of COVID-19 patients reflect on their journey into the medical field and what they want others to know about the pandemic
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As Hospitals Walk Tightrope of Patient Data Sharing, One System Offers a New Balance
As more hospitals and medical centers look to share patient data and samples with industry, a new ethical framework for doing it has developed.
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Providing safe cancer care in the time of COVID
The challenges for patients and providers have been unprecedented. That’s why leaders and care teams across the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center(link is external) have been working tirelessly in recent weeks to chart a safe, sustainable path forward — innovating across the entire organization to provide nationally recognized cancer care while protecting patients and staff from the spread of COVID.
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Why Your Next Pediatric Appointment is So Important
As primary care clinics begin to ramp up usual operations, Michigan Medicine’s director of general pediatrics discusses safety and the importance of staying up-to-date on well visits and vaccines.
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MS Patient Shares Message of Hope
One woman with multiple sclerosis is inspiring others with the disease to start each day new.
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Pain Doesn’t Take a Holiday: Dental Opioids Study Points to Need for Better Prescribing
Pain from dental procedures can be managed without opioids, but a new study shows that many patients having a procedure before a weekend or holiday receive opioids.
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Deerfield commits up to $130M to commercialize drug discovery at the University of Michigan
A new partnership between the University of Michigan and health care investment firm Deerfield Management Co. will create a company to commercialize therapeutic projects that hold promise in solving unmet medical needs.