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A doctor reviewing a biopsy before preparing a pathology report
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What Cancer Patients Should Know About Their Pathology Reports
Understanding pathology results can be confusing for cancer patients. See what information is in a pathology report and how these findings inform your treatment plan.
A child snoring because of obstructive sleep apnea
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If a Child Snores, Is Surgery the Answer?
Learn about a U-M study to determine whether surgically removing tonsils and adenoids or watchful waiting is best for treating snoring in children.
A painting of a brain with Parkinson's disease
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Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease: Is It Right for You?
Deep brain stimulation surgery may help with Parkinson's disease symptoms. Learn more about the deep brain stimulation procedure and types of DBS surgery.
Illustration of a a kidney with lupus nephritis
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Investigating Kidney Biomarkers to Track Lupus
Researchers are using kidney biomarkers to identify lupus complications like kidney disease and vasculitis. Learn more about lupus risk factors and progression.
A breast cancer patient deciding whether to get implant reconstruction to autologous reconstruction
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More Complications, Less Satisfaction in Breast Cancer Patients Who Have Radiation and Implants
A study on breast reconstruction after radiation therapy compares implant reconstruction to autologous reconstruction. Lean more about this breast cancer study.
Graphic depicting gratitude during hard times
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Finding ‘Fierce Gratitude’ in Sickness and Loss: a Cancer Widow’s Story
Kiristin's husband was diagnosed with advanced adrenal cancer when he was 33. Hear their cancer story including his cancer diagnosis and their fierce gratitude.
Nora and her sister after her TAVR procedure
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Staying Alive with the Help of TAVR and Sisterly Love
Nora was suffering from infective endocarditis and a damaged aortic valve. Hear how the TAVR procedure & the U-M cardiovascular care team saved Nora's life.
A collection of medical apps and mobile health apps
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Few Mobile Health Apps Help the Patients Who Need Them Most
A New study finds medical apps like diabetes apps or depression apps may be insufficient. Learn more about the U-M study on mHealth apps and mobile health apps.
Abigail after receiving titanium rib
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5-Year-Old with Titanium Rib Prepares for 10th Surgery
Abigail was born with thoracic insufficiency syndrome and severe scoliosis. Hear about Abigail's VEPTR surgery & her recovery at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
Animals eating healthy at a holiday party
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5 Tips for a Healthier Holiday Party
Healthy holiday eating is possible by eating slowly, using smaller plates, or even eating before you go. See more tips on how to eat healthy at holiday parties.
The solution to improve acute health care
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Why the Acute Care Model Needs a Checkup
Better acute medical care should be a health care reform and policy priority. See how the HHS & U-M are improving acute patient care delivery & unscheduled care.
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For Optimizing Patient Data, Track (and Share) Every Moment
Data have long proved to be a valuable asset in quality patient care. But data are useful only when shared among all parties involved — and at every step of the way.
A patient receiving cognitive behavioral therapy to help treat their irritable bowel syndrome
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Mental Health Therapy Can Help IBS, IBD Patients Manage
U-M psychologist is using cognitive behavioral therapy to help treat GI disorders like irritable bowel syndrome. Learn more about CBT for IBS & IBD treatment.
A collection of hospital wristbands signifying hospital readmission
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Study: Medicare Readmission Penalties Need to Weigh Socioeconomic Factors
U-M study shows patients’ race, income, & family support play a role in hospital readmission rates. See their recommendations for Medicare readmission penalties.
Nef proteins stopping healthy proteins form alerting the immune system of HIV
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The Quest for a True AIDS Cure — in a Coral Reef
Researchers identified a coral reef bacteria that targets the Nef protein made by HIV. Learn about potential AIDS & HIV treatments using marine actinomycetes.