Why "Thanks Pfizer" memes are going viral
Complex, rare reactions to vaccinations of any kind have been documented in scientific case reports and studies, one of the most common being functional neurological disorder (FND), according to Dr. Christopher Chauncey Spears.
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Navigating Perimenopause and Menopause
To celebrate Health Lab’s 10 year milestone, Health Lab recently hosted its the first Health Lab Live Show, which brought a Health Lab article to life by interviewing experts on stage in front of a live audience. Here, John Randolph, M.D., a reproductive endocrinologist and infertility specialist at Michigan Medicine, discusses hormones, hormone replacement therapy, perimenopause, menopause and so much more.
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Advancements and trends in lung transplantation
As U-M Health celebrates its 1,000 lung transplant patient, two lung experts talk about advancements and what to think about when choosing a center to partner with for a lung transplant surgery.
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Miracle Man: Saved in a High-Risk Winter Flight, 24 Years Later, a Family Still Gives Thanks
In February 2002, Brian Campbell suffered a heart attack and became critically ill at a Kalamazoo hospital. With his condition rapidly worsening, a University of Michigan Survival Flight team was called to transport him to Ann Arbor for advanced care. Flight nurse Elaine Philipson and her partner worked through subzero temperatures and deep snow to safely prepare Brian for the flight, overcoming several challenges along the way.
Brian spent two weeks hospitalized at U-M and later suffered a stroke, but survived. Philipson continued checking on Brian and his wife, Sue, even after the transport was complete—an act of compassion the couple never forgot.
Twenty-four years later, Brian continues moving forward despite ongoing challenges. Each year on the anniversary of his flight, the Campbells contact Philipson to express their gratitude, a lasting reminder of the profound impact healthcare teams can have on patients and families long after an emergency ends.
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Rongxi Zhang receives American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
Rongxi Zhang receives American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
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Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. James Henderson - Improving healthcare through the power of data
Meet Dr. James Henderson, assistant research scientist in the Division of General Medicine. Learn more about his research on using large-scale datasets, like EHR data, to evaluate interventions and improve healthcare delivery.