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Many middle-aged adults wary of taking part in studies of dementia prevention drugs
Health providers could help by discussing the topic with patients, analysis of National Poll on Healthy Aging data suggests.
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Reducing liver disease in children who undergo complex heart surgery
Trial focuses on whether drug udenafil can help prevent chronic liver problems in kids who require a Fontan procedure for congenital heart disease.
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Could “Choosing Wisely” help fight health worker burnout?
Managers should involve clinicians in efforts to cut back on unneeded or unproven tasks, team says.
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RSV: What parents should know
How you can prevent infection and look for more serious symptoms of RSV.
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New gene found suppressed in scleroderma brings potential target for treatment
When the gene was suppressed in mice, signs of scleroderma started to develop.
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A critical source of health help for older loved ones
A poll shows how many members of the ‘sandwich generation’ of people in their 50s, 60s and beyond act as a crucial source of health-related caregiving and household help for older Americans.
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5 bits of good news about health insurance
Changes to health plan costs and coverage from healthcare.gov, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and the likely end of the public health emergency in 2023, make this an important Open Enrollment season.
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Inequality linked to differences in kids’ brain connections
Brain connection study shows that socioeconomic factors, including at-home enrichment, are associated with widespread differences in children’s brain connections.
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A unique approach to medical student evaluation
U-M Medical School’s competency-based education model is guided by the 8 core domains of competency, including complex knowledge, interpersonal skills, professionalism, critical thinking, and values to prepare the next generation of health professionals.
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Chronic health conditions associated with worse survival rates for patients with metastatic breast cancer
Black women are at the highest risk of death.
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Minding Memory
Cognitive Impairment and Susceptibility to Scams
For older adults living with dementia, cognitive impairment can lead to susceptibility to fraudulent activities. In this episode we’ll discuss with Dr. Duke Han from the Keck School of Medicine at USC what’s known about the intersection of aging, cognition, and susceptibility to scams.
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Health Lab Podcast
What Happens to Your Feet During Pregnancy?
Being pregnant changes your body, with your feet being no exception.
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“Reverse trick-or-treating” brings Halloween fun to U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
Halloween activities are in full swing at University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, from babies in costumes to holiday festivities for kids.
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How deep brain stimulation helped a 10-year-old from having multiple seizures a day
DBS treatment has more commonly been used in adults with epilepsy but is now helping children like Rylan improve their quality of life. 
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Including the patient voice when addressing racial disparities in maternal health
To address persistent racial disparities and inequities in maternal health in Black and low-income communities, centering the patient voice is key.