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Obese BMI Microbiome Lung Airways
Health Lab
A link between asthma, obesity and the airway microbiome
Variances in the population of microbes may be behind higher risk of asthma
News Release
University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
University of Michigan Health offers new state-of-the-art mobile mammography unit for breast cancer screening
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Health Lab
Doctor learns how to walk again after biking accident
Today, Joseph Kolars rides as far as 40 miles now
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Minding Memory
Personal Financial Problems and the Onset of Dementia
In this episode, Matt & Donovan speak with a health economist, Dr. Lauren Nicholas(link is external), whose research investigates how missing a single credit card payment may be a very early indicator of a cognitive issue. Dr. Nicholas is an associate professor in the department of Health Systems Management & Policy at the University of Colorado School of Public Health and has published several studies that examined on how a financial issue might be among the first signs of cognitive decline.
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Health Lab Podcast
Studying The Relationship Between Pickle Juice & Muscle Cramps
Liver experts examine the effects of pickle juice on both muscle cramping and quality of life.
Michigan Medicine
Health Lab
Celebrating women in medicine
Several female physicians discuss what mentorship means to them
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Health Lab
Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats
Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity
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Health Lab
Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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Health Lab
Helping the most medically complex infants navigate care
For Lena Long, the Little Victors League has been ‘invaluable’ as her family works through managing her health
Scientists Hazmat Suits Laboratory Vials
Health Lab
Virologists call for rational discourse on gain of function research
8 U-M researchers sign commentary stressing importance of viral research
Microscope
Health Lab
Molecule known to slow inflammation linked to scleroderma, could be treatment target
A variation of the molecule can contribute to fibrosis and scleroderma.
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Health Lab
Doctors discover novel way to treat pancreatic complication in child with trisomy 18
Faith Smith spent nearly a year in and out of the hospital for pancreatic problems. Because of her complex medical issues, the standard approach to treatment wasn’t an option
Patient with mask on in hospital with computers
Health Lab
Making music with only his eyes
ALS didn’t keep a man from his lifelong passion for producing music
News Release
17 U-M faculty members named 2022 AAAS Fellows
The American Association for the Advancement of Science elected 17 University of Michigan faculty and staff members as 2022 Fellows.
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Breaking Down Mental Health
What is Suicidal Ideation?
In this episode, the difference between active and passive suicidal ideation is described, strategies to respond to someone who is reporting suicidal ideation in a medical setting are identified, causes and triggers for suicidal ideation are explained.