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Should Cancer Patients Take Antioxidant Supplements?
Antioxidant supplements could make cancer worse in cancer patients. Learn how antioxidants may fuel cancer and find more information on antioxidants and cancer.
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Premature Ventricular Contractions Could Lead to a More Serious Heart Condition
Premature ventricular contractions are a relatively common type of arrhythmia in adults and children. Learn more about PVC treatments, PVC symptoms & PVC causes.
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How a Database and Collaboration Might Move the Needle on Liquid Biopsies
U-M is participating in the Blood Profiling Atlas, part of the Cancer Moonshot Initiative. Learn how U-M is using liquid biopsies and contributing to the atlas.
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A New Method to Boost Glaucoma Medication Adherence
Glaucoma treatment plans usually improve glaucoma symptoms when followed. Learn about glaucoma counseling that seeks to improve glaucoma medication adherence.
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Evolving Macular Degeneration Treatment Guidelines for Ophthalmologists
Wet age related macular degeneration, AMD, is being misdiagnosed by ophthalmologists. Review recommended age related macular degeneration treatment & diagnosis.
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New Survey Methods to Measure Quality of Life in Huntington’s Disease Patients
A new Huntington's Disease survey measures Huntington's Disease symptoms, treatment, & quality of life. Learn more about this new Huntington's Disease test.
Stranger Things' actor & cleidocranial dysplasia patient Gaten Matarazzo
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5 Facts About Cleidocranial Dysplasia, ‘Stranger Things’ Actor’s Condition
Stranger Things' actor Gaten Matarazzo suffers from Cleidocranial Dysplasia. Learn how this genetic condition impacts the development of teeth and bones.
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Pay-to-Play May Keep Some Kids Out of School Activities
The cost of sports and school activities are deterring low income students. See how schools can help students participate in extracurricular activities.
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35% of Injury-Related ER Visits in Ghana Alcohol-Related
U-M study finds alcohol related death and injuries makeup 35% of emergency room visits in Ghana. Learn more about Ghana alcohol abuse and emergency medicine.
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To Screen or Not to Screen: The Risks of Over-Imaging and Testing
Studies suggest the ease and precision of health screenings has led to an overuse of medical tests. Learn more about unnecessary medical tests and over-imaging.
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When Should You See a Doctor for Headache or Migraines?
A U-M neurologist discusses migraines vs headaches and when to see a doctor for headaches. Learn what causes headaches and the best migraine headache relief.
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Plugged-In Parenting: How Parental Smartphone Use May Affect Kids
How has technology impacted parenting? Parents are more connected than ever, but plugged in parenting is leading to distracted parenting. See tips on unplugging.
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What Women Should Know About Breast Density
Find out what it means to have dense breasts, including the four levels of breast density and why having dense breasts makes cancer detection more difficult.
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Costly Care: Patient Complications and Bills Vary Widely by Hospital
U-M study shows hospitals with higher rates of surgical complications tend to charge more. See the cost of medical complications like postoperative complications.
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‘Mr. 1 Percent’ Celebrates His Fifth Birthday
Owen's story includes a pediatric heart transplant, pyloric stenosis, & endocardial fibroelastosis. See how Save a Heart helped his family during his treatment.