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How two doctors found lifelong friends through soccer

Two doctors talk about their love of soccer and how they continue to play on teams now even while training or working at Michigan Medicine.
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Pediatric surgical nurse donates liver to 2-year-old patient

University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott nurse felt compelled to donate his liver after previously donating one of his kidneys. The timing aligned perfectly for him to give part of his liver to a Mott patient.
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Improved model system allows researchers to study embryo development

Research improves upon a popular experimental model revealing more of the inner workings of a critical period during the formation of an embryo.
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Training and instinct led nurse from quiet clue to critical catch

A Michigan Medicine nurse catches a critical situation for a patient.
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After life threatening pregnancy complication, mom of 4 embraces little moments

A rare pregnancy complication, known as placenta accreta, put both a mom and her baby at risk.
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Nurse performs life saving CPR on his own uncle

Nurse saves loved one who experiences a heart attack during a family event.
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Medicaid unwinding linked to opioid addiction treatment disruptions

Buprenorphine prescription interruptions were most common in states that had the biggest coverage drops during Medicaid unwinding; study has importance for future Medicaid policy.
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Medicaid unwinding disrupted young people’s access to chronic disease medicines

Children and young adults living in the states with the highest Medicaid enrollment drops during the “unwinding” process were more likely to have disruptions in mental health, asthma and epilepsy medication.
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Drawn to medicine

Shirlene Obuobi, M.D., is a cardiologist, cartoonist and author and shares her advice for the next generation of doctors.
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Poll reveals short term thinking about long term care 

Poll of people over 50 shows most haven’t signed legal documents, discussed their wishes with family or friends, or done other things to plan for long term care needs.
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Researchers find significant differences in care of life threatening shock after heart attack

A study finds most hospitals don’t see many cardiogenic shock patients. When they do, providers often do not have a standardized way of treating them.
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1 in 4 seniors quit driving due to sight issues

Older drivers with vision impairment are much more likely to stop driving or avoid challenging road conditions a national University of Michigan study found.
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More men with prostate cancer are avoiding unnecessary surgery

Researchers at University of Michigan showed that the proportion of patients undergoing prostatectomy for the lowest risk type of cancer dropped over fivefold between 2010 to 2024.
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Bile duct injury rates higher from robotic assisted cholecystectomy

Robotic-assisted cholecystectomies produce a higher risk of bile duct injuries than laparoscopic cholecystectomies for patients at all types of risks.
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Helping traumatic brain injury patients recover through a team-based approach

A rehab specialist discusses how traumatic brain injury patients are supported through their recovery journey with a team-based approach, the short term and long term goals of rehabilitation, and more.