Sam Page
Public Relations Representative Intermediate, Michigan Medicine

Sam Page covers gastroenterology, hepatology, otolaryngology, radiology, and the University of Michigan Medical School. Page previously worked for 11 years at Sports Illustrated.

 
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How gastroenterology nutrition therapy has evolved

At Michigan Medicine, physicians and nutritionists from the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology led the 10th annual “FOOD: The Main Course to Digestive Health” to educate nutritionists treating gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.
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Evolving causes, diagnosis of drug-induced liver injury

The causes of drug-induced liver injury have evolved over the last 20 years, according to a review in Hepatology Communications.
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Biomarkers aid cost-benefit analysis of head and neck cancer immunotherapy

The cost-effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma may depend on biomarker results, according to a new study by Michigan Medicine.
 Before and after photos of a patient in the hospital with a breaking tube and later in his car after surgery closed his tracheostomy.
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Weight loss and surgery restore patient’s throat after near-death brush with likely COVID

After a near-death brush with Covid, Michigan Medicine patient lost 361 pounds and underwent five operations to have his tracheostomy tube removed.
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Medical student’s invention aims to help infants with jaundice

University of Michigan medical student Daniel John has created BiliRoo, a low-cost, non-electric device designed to treat jaundice in newborns
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A link between e-cigarettes and oral cancer

Answering questions on e-cigerattes and oral cancer based on a new concering study that finds a link, with Marisa Buchakjian, M.D., Ph.D., surgical oncology and microvascular surgeon at Michigan Medicine.
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After near-fatal car crash, singer regains voice at U-M Vocal Health Center

Patient regains singing voice after near-death car crash at U-M Vocal Health Center.
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Doctors urge caution regarding elective MRI scans

In a new JAMA editorial, experts from the University of Michigan Health and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health outline the downsides of these increasingly popular scans.
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IBS treatment response predicted by gut microbiome in new study

A Michigan Medicine study finds the low FODMAP diet and the antibiotic rifaximin provided similar and significant relief for patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D).
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New prostate biopsy technique shows potential future of MRI

Michigan Medicine specialists are investigating new in-bore, MRI-guided prostate biopsy techniques, which can help patients not served by standard methods.
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Understanding esophageal cancer

In this Q&A, a Michigan Medicine doctor talks about esophageal cancer, its signs and risk factors to know.
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U-M medical students learn their next steps at Match Day 2026

University of Michigan medical students found out where they will be training for residency from the National Residency Match Program.
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Fontan patient inspires as pediatric cardiology fellow

A pediatric cardiology fellow at Michigan shares her experience being a doctor taking care of children who have the same, or similar, heart issues like she did as a child.
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What to know about a benign liver cyst on your imaging results

Abdominal imaging may sometimes mark an alarming “benign-appearing cyst” on the liver, but a Michigan Medicine expert explains why many times you don't need to worry.
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Pollen exposure linked to worse quality of life for chronic sinus infection sufferers

The results of a Michigan Medicine pilot study suggest long term exposure to higher pollen levels leads to worse symptoms and quality of life for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis.
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