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Heart shaped blood bag for red blood cell transfusion
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Model Helps Clinicians Predict Post-Cardiac Surgery Blood Transfusions
Model predicts the need for red blood cell transfusion after CABG surgery. See the preoperative variables associated with blood transfusion in CABG patients.
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Car Crash-Test Dummies Move Beyond Young, Thin and Male
U-M trauma experts help create an improved crash test dummy that more accurately represent today's drivers. Learn more about obese & elderly crash test dummies
Am I having an anxiety attack or a panic attack?
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Panic attack vs. anxiety attack: 6 things to know
Anxiety attacks and panic attacks are not the same thing, despite often being referred to interchangeably. Read on to learn how to tell the difference
A woman considering outpatient care VS inpatient care
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After Surgery, Where Hospitals Send Patients Makes a Big Cost Difference
The cost of post acute care management varies when comparing outpatient care to inpatient care. See the U-M study results on the cost of post operative care.
Patients discussing their high deductible health plan costs
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Study: Health Plan Deductibles Hit Patients with Chronic Illness Harder
Study suggests high deductible health plans cost patients with chronic illnesses more out of pocket. See how health plan deductibles change health care costs.
Q tips are bad for your ears
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Why You Really Shouldn’t Use a Q-Tip to Clean Your Ears
Have you ever felt ear pain after cleaning with a Q tip? It could be an earwax impaction or worse. Find out if ear candling & Q tips are bad for your ears?
Is the Cancer Moonshot program hitting the mark?
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Can the Cancer Moonshot Work? Complicated Factors Are in Orbit
President Obama's Cancer Moonshot program helps fund cancer prevention, diagnosis & treatment. See what doctors believe it will take to finally cure cancer.
A doctor talking to a patient about prostate cancer
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Prostate Cancer Treatment Rates Drop, Reflecting Change in Screening Recommendations
Prostate cancer screenings have dropped, but prostate cancer treatment remains high. Learn more about the overdiagnosis and overtreatment of prostate cancer.
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Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms for Diagnosing Parkinson’s Disease
A movement disorder specialist explains the hallmark signs of Parkinson’s disease as well as the non-movement symptoms associated with the condition.
Bowl of fruits, vegetables, & grains that reduce cancer-related fatigue
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Diet Could Help Breast Cancer Survivors Beat Fatigue
U-M Study finds that eating fruits, vegetables, & grains helps breast cancer survivors reduce cancer-related fatigue. See the breast cancer diet from the study.
Microscopic images of metaplastic breast cancer cells
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Researchers Find Key Genetic Driver for Rare Type of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
U-M researchers discovered removing the protein CCN6 from mice caused metaplastic breast cancer. Find out what this means for future breast cancer research.
Graphic signifying The Healthy Michigan Plan paying for itself
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Medicaid Expansion More Than Pays for Itself, Study Finds
Study shows The Healthy Michigan Plan, which offers health insurance to low income adults, pays for itself. Learn more about the Michigan Medicaid Expansion.
Graphic of a heart with atrial fibrillation
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Medication Adherence a Problem in Atrial Fibrillation Patients
Study shows atrial fibrillation patients are struggling with anticoagulant medication adherence. Learn why Afib patients are not taking their blood thinners.
List of the best cancer fighting foods
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Shop Smart to Fight Cancer with This Grocery List
Some of the best cancer fighting foods include fresh produce, whole grains, and fiber. Check out our cancer fighting food list and the cancers they help prevent.
Microscopic image of glioblastoma multiforme
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Immunotherapy, Gene Therapy Combination Shows Promise Against Glioblastoma
Study shows immune checkpoint blockade in addition to gene therapy could help treat gliomas tumors. Learn more about the study on a potential glioma treatment