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Costs Deter Patients from Taking Prescribed Medications
A new study on drug pricing found higher costs resulted in neurology patients being less likely to take their prescribed medications.
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Emergency Department Patients May Care Less About a Doctor’s Race and Gender Than Previously Thought
Black or white, man or woman, providers got similar satisfaction and confidence scores from simulated patients in new research with implications for quality reporting.
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Two Michigan Medicine efforts named among top 100 proposals for MacArthur $100M grant
Two Michigan Medicine-led programs have been named among the 100 highest-scoring proposals in the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation’s 100&Change competition(link is external). One of the 100 proposals will win a $100 million grant to help solve one of the world’s most critical social challenges.
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How to Recognize Your Child Might Have OCD
OCD signs parents should be aware of and information on a new study, which seeks to determine how effective CBT is in treating symptoms.
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Performing Incision-Less Hernia Repairs for Kids
New incision-less hernia repair avoids adverse effects, like scarring, in kids.
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How to Check Your Blood Pressure at Home
Taking your blood pressure at home can be an essential part of your health care maintenance. Learn how to monitor your blood pressure accurately at home with these seven easy steps.
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Parents From Lower-Income Families Less Likely to Say Child’s Water Supply is Safe at Both Home and School
Access to safe drinking water for children is a critical public health concern. A new study shows that only 62% of parents from lower-income families trust the safety of their drinking water versus 80% of parents from high-income households.
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Can’t Resist Tempting Food? Scientists Explore Why
Animal-based neuroscience research on the parts of the brain involved in responding to food cues may inform understanding of human overeating and addiction
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In Sickness and in Health
After a mother’s sudden diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer, one family, along with staff at Michigan Medicine, came together to focus on love.
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The Global Incidence of Cervical Cancer is a ‘Tragedy’
Cervical cancer is considered preventable in its early stages, but without breaking down barriers to prevention, women in certain countries remain at high risk.
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5 Things Adults Born with Heart Defects Need to Know
Adults with congenital heart disease should read these five things to know about adult congenital heart defects and ongoing congenital heart care.
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Fetal Intervention Saves Ryleigh’s Heart
After a fetal diagnosis of hypoplastic left heart syndrome with restrictive or intact atrial septum (HLHS-IAS), surgery in utero saved Ryleigh Ostrander’s heart.
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Family Travels from L.A. to Ann Arbor for Baby’s Life Saving Heart Surgery
When Rosie’s parents Allison and Leanne Mertzman learned that she would need open heart surgery at just 13 days old, they moved across the country to give Rosie the best care possible.
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“Leaky” Primary Care Means Higher ACO Costs
Accountable Care Organizations aim to save Medicare system money while improving care, but patients who go out of network for primary appointments may see higher costs.
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Mom Cautions Parents on Sledding Dangers After Daughter’s Traumatic Accident
After a traumatic accident, one family shares advice on how to keep your kids safe while sledding this winter.