Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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From pain to policy: Global reviews call for urgent action on endometriosis in most world regions
Global reviews find major gaps in endometriosis care guidance across countries, particularly in low-income countries.
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Teen with severe epilepsy finds seizure relief through ketogenic diet
Since starting the ketogenic diet to treat Dravet syndrome, 16-year-old Armando hasn't had seizure clusters or hospital stays from his rare form of epilepsy.
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Are young kids getting enough playtime?
A Michigan Medicine national poll suggests screen time part of daily play for many toddlers and preschoolers, 1 in 10 preschoolers and toddlers play outside just once a week or less.
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Understanding autism: 10 things to know
A debated link between Tylenol and autism has put the neurodevelopmental condition in the recent spotlight. A Michigan Medicine expert answers parents’ top questions.
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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranked No.1 in Michigan and among nation’s best by U.S. News & World Report
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has once again earned national recognition in the 2025–2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals rankings and been named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Michigan.
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Michigan Reproductive Medicine of Bloomfield Hills joins U-M Health
Michigan Reproductive Medicine, a private Bloomfield Hills-based reproductive health practice specializing in infertility treatment, is joining University of Michigan Health.
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More teens are using AI: What parents should know
As more teens turn to tools like ChatGPT for their schoolwork, a doctor shares what parents should watch out for and how they can help their kids use AI wisely.
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Children with chronic conditions may face higher risk of food insecurity
Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new study suggests.
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Parents of kids with health conditions less confident about a positive school year
Parents of children with health conditions are more likely to be concerned about their child adjusting to a new school or teacher, dealing with conflict, staying healthy, keeping up with homework and fitting in or making friends, a national poll suggests.
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Helping kids with ADHD thrive in school
ADHD impacts almost 1 in 11 children. Read how parents can recognize the signs and support your child in and out of the classroom
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Novel predictive model aims to spot pelvic floor injuries years before symptoms appear
Michigan Medicine researchers have developed a new model that may help predict which women are at risk for abnormal pelvic floor recovery years before symptoms even begin.
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Kids with sickle cell disease face higher risk of dental issues, yet many don’t receive needed care
Children with sickle cell disease are more likely to have dental problems — but fewer than half of those covered by Michigan Medicaid got dental care in 2022, according to a new study.
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Finding answers for Dravet syndrome, a deadly form of epilepsy
Michigan Medicine researchers talk about changing the disease course of Dravet syndrome and families caring for the condition.
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Majority of parents believe children’s physical and mental health is getting worse
Most parents think that the health of U.S. children is going in the wrong direction, a national poll suggests.
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Understanding why kids with Fontan heart procedures face higher risks after heart transplant
Study finds that the strongest risk factors for poor transplant outcomes in children with Fontan circulatory failure include low oxygen levels, hospitalizations and significant mental health challenges.
