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Health Lab Podcast
COVID Infection Via Transplant
A conversation with Dr. Daniel Kaul, Director of the Transplant Infectious Disease Service at University of Michigan Health
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Health Lab
Paralympic dreams and the growth of adaptive sports
The wheelchair basketball star is one of several high-level athletes to elevate the young adaptive athletics program at University of Michigan.
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Health Lab
Thyroid hormone treatment intensity linked to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality
The findings highlight the importance of regular monitoring of thyroid function and prompt correction of over- and under-treatment with thyroid hormone to reduce patient harm.
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Health Lab
Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children’s app use
Preschool-aged children, especially those from low-income homes, often exposed to sneaky ads and other tactics aiming to profit from their game playing.
News Release
Michigan Medicine reports positive financial performance for fiscal year 2022
Michigan Medicine reported projected positive fiscal year-end results today, with an anticipated 4.2 percent ($233 million) operating margin on forecasted operating revenues of $5.5 billion.
News Release
Michigan Medicine names new chair for Department of Neurosurgery
The University of Michigan Board of Regents today approved the appointments of Aditya S. Pandey, M.D., as chair of the Department of Neurosurgery and the Julian T. Hoff, M.D., Professor of Neurosurgery in the Medical School, effective June 1, 2022.
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Health Lab
New option for control of severe asthma, lung microbiome and transplant and more
Highlights from the American Thoracic Society 2022 Conference from Michigan Medicine researchers.
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Health Lab
What to know about sexually transmitted infections
With rates of some STIs on the rise, it’s never been more important to understand the risks, symptoms and treatments.
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Health Lab
A decade later, some veterans find it hard to breathe
Exposure to burn pits, sandstorms and other hazards could cause lung damage—but proving it is difficult.
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Health Lab
Viral proteins key to tumor model in mice
Researchers have figured out how to create a mouse model of a rare but fatal skin cancer, a scientific discovery 10 years in the making.
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Health Lab
Ageism and health: Study shows close link
Nearly all older adults have experienced some forms of “everyday ageism,” but those with more health concerns had higher rates
News Release
U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranked No. 1 children’s hospital in Michigan by U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital was named the top children’s hospital in the state by U.S. News & World Report.
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Health Lab
Medical cannabis programs see four-fold enrollment increase between 2016 and 2020
Researchers say the trend has been driven by new medical cannabis laws, expanded qualifying conditions and increased enrollment nationally.
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Health Lab
Putting gender inclusion into practice
Affirming a patient’s gender is something every health provider can do, even if gender medicine isn’t their specialty. Experts offer easy, actionable tips clinicians can use to make their practices more gender inclusive.
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Health Lab
Children in remote school faced more sleep, behavior and social challenges
Researchers compare experiences between Michigan families whose children were in-person, remote or hybrid school a year after the pandemic began.