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Why Health Care Infrastructure Needs to Catch Up with Precision Medicine
Precision medicine using biomarkers is improving disease treatment, but health care systems are struggling to keep up. See one committee's recommendations.
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Aging and Digestive Health: 6 Factors to Watch For
As you get older, new stomach symptoms and digestive system disorders can crop up. Here are 6 factors that impact digestive health to watch for as you age.
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World’s Smallest Pacemaker Can Help Stop Surgical Complications
University of Michigan doctors install first Micra leadless pacemaker directly into a patient’s heart. See how this device compares to older pacemakers.
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Valve-in-Valve Treatment: A Less-Invasive Redo
A video on TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement), a less invasive valve-in valve procedure for treating failing surgical heart valves.
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7 Tips for a Safer Fourth of July Fireworks Show
During COVID-19 and beyond, an emergency physician shares firework safety tips. He recommends a clear lighting area and following instructions. See the rest of his tips.
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What You Should Know After a Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
A University of Michigan neurologist answers common questions about Multiple Sclerosis. Learn how MS is treated and when you should contact your doctor.
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Even with Insurance, Hospital Patients May Pay Over $1,000 for Stay
University of Michigan researchers found that hospital stays for patients with insurance have risen sharply in recent years. See what's driving the prices up.
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Reducing Stress for Cancer Patients During Treatment and Beyond
A psychiatrist offers advice to cope with cancer treatments. She recommends eating healthy and being open with doctors. See additional ways of coping with cancer.
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Preparing for Puberty in Girls with Disabilities
Puberty is confusing enough without the added complexities of physical and intellectual disabilities. Here’s what parents need to know about their child.
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Why U.S. Doctors Love Opioids and Hate Marijuana for Chronic Pain
Despite the well documented opioid epidemic, the medical community is slow to adopt marijuana for pain management. Here's why doctors are still favoring opioids.
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5 Years Later, ‘Life Is Good’ for One of Michigan’s First TAVR Patients
5 years ago, new TAVR technology changed aortic stenosis patient's options with a less invasive valve-in valve procedure. Here is one 82-year-olds story.
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Microbiome Mashup: Scientists Align to Understand the Microbes in and Around Us
Multidisciplinary scientists met at the University of Michigan to search for commonalities across microbiome fields. Here's what they learned about microbiome.
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5 Strategies to Help Caregivers Practice Self-Care
Spot the signs of Caregiver Burnout Syndrome by following these stress relief tips to avoid fatigue & depression associated with being a caregiver.
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Medicaid Expansion Brings Hospitals Across-the-Board Relief
The Healthy Michigan plan has caused nearly all Michigan hospitals to see a drop in uninsured patients. See how else the Affordable Care Act impacted Michigan.
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5 Questions with a Midwife
A longtime nurse-midwife discusses her profession and midwifery’s changing relationship with physicians. Midwife vs Doctor vs Doula and other common questions.