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Pistons ball boy 13 years seizure-free after brain surgery
After undergoing brain surgery as a child, Glenn Ratledge is now working as the ball boy for the Detroit Pistons and has been seizure free for 13 years.
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What you need to know about prostate cancer
A urologic oncologist answers questions about prostate cancer.
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3-year-old back to cheerful self following complex surgery for rare aggressive chest tumor
A young girl gets back to her childhood after a 3D printed replica of her tumor helps her Michigan Medicine surgical team perform a successful operation.
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Teen with bone marrow transplant shares cancer journey online
A teenager shares her rare lymphoma diagnosis and bone marrow transplant story online.
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What will it take to make mental health coverage and care better?
Access to mental health care has lagged even as diagnoses have risen; new federal rules aim to increase insurance coverage of care.
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Vaccines: A few minutes now could spare you misery later
Adults, especially people over 65, should get immunized against COVID-19, flu and other infections, to prevent fall and winter illness, hospitalization and worse
APS Research Lab Spotlight - Karena Moleakunnel
Department News
Team Member Spotlight: Karena Moleakunnel
Our lab is comprised of many talented and dedicated researchers all working towards the common goal of making the lives of APS patients better. This month we are highlighting our Frankel Cardiovascular Center Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow, Karena Moleakunnel.
APS 101: Obstetric APS
Department News
APS 101 Series: Obstetric Antiphospholipid Syndrome
The APS 101 Series, written by Jacqueline Madison, MD, takes you through the ins and outs of APS, providing facts and key information to help you better understand the disorder. In this month’s edition, Dr. Madison discusses obstetric antiphospholipid syndrome, issues that can arise, and treatment strategies.
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Health Lab
Could targeting metabolism treat blood clots in antiphospholipid syndrome? 
A research team is investigating how metabolism – the process by which cells turn sugars, fats and proteins into energy – is used to make NETs in regards to antiphospholipid syndrome.
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Health Lab
11 ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Learn how to take care of your brain health from several experts who share practical tips to maintain healthy brain habits throughout your lifespan.
APS Research Lab Members Receive Education Awards
Department News
APS Research Lab Members Receive Education Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Yu (Ray) Zuo and Dr. Jacqueline Madison, recipients of annual Department of Internal Medicine and Department of Pediatrics education awards.
How Does APS Impact My Kidneys, and How Can I Protect Them?
Research News
How does APS impact my kidneys, and how can I protect them?
The APS Program Community Q&A Series, written by Yu (Ray) Zuo, MD, MSCS, was created to answer questions we receive from the APS Program community and covers a variety of topics. In this month’s edition, Dr. Zuo discusses how APS can impact your kidneys and the steps that you can take to keep your kidneys healthy.
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Health Lab
Using biologic injections for severe asthma after COVID
Biologic injections end up being the best treatment for treating severe asthma after having COVID for one patient.
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Health Lab
How you can teach your kids to stay safe in the sun
A melanoma survivor shares facts and tips about preventing all types of skin cancer.
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News Release
George Mashour, M.D., Ph.D. appointed senior associate dean for faculty and faculty development
George A. Mashour, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed senior associate dean for faculty and faculty development of the University of Michigan Medical School by the U-M Board of Regents, effective May 1, 2024.