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Yes, you should get a COVID shot this year
The newest COVID vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration and recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in September and is rolling out in pharmacies and clinics across the country.
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"Drawing Dad" becomes sensation throughout pediatric cancer unit
A form of art therapy for one dad brings joy to patients across his child's floor, also in-patient receiving treatments.
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What to do when pain lingers
Experts at Michigan Medicine are focusing on helping people with chronic pain, which is defined as pain that lasts more than three months.
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A pill to treat postpartum depression? It’s here
The fast-acting postpartum pill offers more convenience than the postpartum depression infusion treatment, brexanolone (branded Zulresso), which has been available since 2019, but cost concerns remain. As with all mental health medications, zuranolone should be paired with psychosocial treatment to treat all factors contributing to the disease.
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Immunotherapy saves woman with stage 4 colon cancer
A Michigan Medicine expert describes immunotherapy as “the future of cancer treatment” for those who qualify.
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10 tips for cancer patients heading into their first infusion treatment
Cancer survivors who received treatment at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center and infusion nurses demystify the experience by providing 10 helpful things to know ahead of time.
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When the patient becomes the student
Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Michigan Medicine research tracks academic trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten and identifies developmental risks and how to best promote resilience
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Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
Learn about the latest advances in treatment for chronic total occlusion, a life-threatening condition that deprives the heart of oxygen. A team of cardiovascular surgeons perform advanced, minimally invasive surgery to help David Schneider get his life back on track.
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Overuse of social media and devices top parent concerns as kids head back to school
Overall, emotional health and technology use dominated this year’s top 10 list of parent concerns about health-related issues for kids in the U.S.– surpassing childhood obesity, which parents rated the number one children’s health issue a decade ago.
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Addressing food insecurity during and after pregnancy
Experts take charge in addressing food insecurity among pregnant mothers in Michigan.
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Study finds improved survival for incurable brain tumor, providing ‘a crack in the armor’
A potential drug candidate called ONC201 nearly doubled survival for patients with diffuse midline glioma and DIPG.
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Despite social media claims, Borax is not safe to consume
A Michigan Medicine explains a dangerous TikTok trend about Borax
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Baby thriving after complex gastrointestinal surgery
Baby diagnosed with duodenal stenosis is doing great after complex surgery at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor
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Is a hysterectomy right for you?
It’s a major surgery, but can make a huge difference in a woman’s quality of life