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How one state beat national surgery opioid trends
Medication guidelines for post-surgical opioid prescribing were associated with a lower rate of long-term opioid use and much lower amounts of opioid prescription fills in Michigan compared with the rest of the U.S.
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When genetic testing can help the whole family
Genetic testing for hereditary conditions such as breast cancer can have implications for the whole family. Learn how genetic testing helped Cathleen Argyle and her family to uncover a rare mutation and how the Rogel Cancer Center provided advice and guidance throughout the process.
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For spinal cord injuries, acceptance and commitment therapy aids in recovery
Research from U-M suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can aid in the recovery of spinal cord injuries by helping patients learn to manage their emotions and thoughts surrounding their injury.
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Would you know if your kid was vaping?
Nearly half of parents in a national poll felt confident they’d know if their child used e-cigarettes. An expert offers four steps to identify and address vaping at home
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The new insulin price cap: What you need to know
Diabetes care is becoming more affordable for millions of Americans, as insulin manufacturer Eli Lilly caps insulin prices at $35 and other pharmaceutical companies follow suit. A U-M endocrinologist weighs in.
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Heart transplant inspires woman to go back to school
Amy Bacon was inspired to go to college after her heart transplant. She now has three academic degrees and is working on a fourth while also educating teenagers about the importance of organ transplants.
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How active joints in the summer reduce winter pains
Reducing joint pain starts with strengthening joint in warmer months, says a Michigan Medicine doctor.
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Bariatric endoscopy for weight loss: What is it and how does it work?
A gastroenterologist discusses several non-invasive therapies for treating obesity
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The radiologists behind the curtain
Radiologists play a large role in many tumor diagnoses, but rarely get the recognition for it.
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Loneliness is down, but still high, among older adults
Older adults are less likely to feel isolated now than at the height of the pandemic, but levels of loneliness are still high.
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Cannabis, alcohol and how they affect the heart
How cannabis and alcohol affect your heart, according to top health care specialists at Michigan Medicine.
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Family support helps baby and parents navigate heart failure and transplant
Mariana Lizcano was in heart failure before she turned a year old. Support from her family and care team were crucial to her ability to undergo a heart transplant and recover smoothly.
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Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing
In a new study, newborn drug testing inequities remained similar after recreational legalization of cannabis, overall test positivity rates for THC increased
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Using neuropsychology to heal from cancer treatment
Using neuropsychology to heal from cancer treatment: A multidisciplinary clinic uses this method to help patients after oncology treatments
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What vitamin D can — and can’t — do for you
Supplement expert and U-M Health Jenkins/Pokempner Director of Alternative Medicine Mark Moyad explains what vitamin D can – and can’t – do for you.