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Health Lab
Does virtual care mean low-value care? Study says no
The rise of telehealth has come with concerns that it could encourage use of low-value care that’s not needed. But a study suggests this hasn't happened.
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Medical School News
PIBS Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Biomedical Sciences
Event recap of the PIBS 25th anniversary celebration
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Health Lab
Beezin’:The dangerous TikTok trend involving Burt’s Bees
A viral trend encouraging young people to put lip balm with peppermint or menthol on their eyes is the subject of a study
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Health Lab
Medicare has a revolving door, study suggests
Medicare Advantage vs traditional Medicare is an annual Open Enrollment decision, and a new study looks at how many older adults revolve between the two.
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Health Lab
Glaucoma study shows higher prevalence than previously estimated
An in-depth analysis of the percentage of adults, especially older adults, who have glaucoma and experience vision limits due to it shows higher prevalence and disparities.
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News Release
Four U-M faculty elected to National Academy of Medicine
Four of U-M's top health and medical researchers have been chosen for one of the nation's top honors.
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Health Lab
Misinformation, AI & health: Poll reveals older adults’ worries
Health information generated by artificial intelligence, or created as misinformation, worries older adults, a poll shows.
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Health Lab
Don’t choose health insurance for 2025 until you read this
Health insurance choices for 2025 have changed for Medicare, healthcare.gov and employer plans, and costs have too. An update on what’s most important to consider.
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Health Lab
Big gaps seen in home medical test use by older adults
At-home medical diagnostic and screening tests for COVID-19 and many other conditions are now available; a new study shows disparities in use of these direct-to-consumer tests.
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Health Lab
Female representation sees improvement in high paying medical specialties
The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.
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Health Lab
The heart of the question: Who can get Medicare-covered weight loss medicine?
Wegovy (semaglutide) now has Medicare approval for coverage among people with obesity and cardiovascular disease but no diabetes; a study looks at what level of risk might make someone eligible.
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Medical School News
Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., appointed interim chair of Department of Psychiatry
The Board of Regents has approved the appointment of Stephan F. Taylor, M.D., as interim chair of the Department of Psychiatry in the Medical School, effective October 1.
Health Lab
Cannabis & older adults: Poll looks at use, beliefs and risk
Many older Americans use cannabis products containing THC for a range of reasons, but a sizable percentage may be taking risks or facing potential addiction.
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Health Lab
Less than 1% of COPD patients receive pulmonary rehab following hospitalization
Rehabilitation can help patients who are recovering from an injury or illness. However, new data suggests patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, aren't receiving it.
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Health Lab
New law regulating out-of-pocket drug spending saves cancer patients more than $7,000 a year
A study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.