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Health Lab
Changing culture to reduce opioid prescriptions for children undergoing surgery
New effort responds to concerns about opioid overdose, misuse and side effects in kids; Expert shares 8 things parents and pediatric surgeons should know
Department News
Beth Moore is quoted in the Associated Press
Beth Moore is quoted in the Associated Press
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Health Lab
Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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Health Lab
Helping the most medically complex infants navigate care
For Lena Long, the Little Victors League has been ‘invaluable’ as her family works through managing her health
Scientists Hazmat Suits Laboratory Vials
Health Lab
Virologists call for rational discourse on gain of function research
8 U-M researchers sign commentary stressing importance of viral research
Department News
Michael Imperiale is on NPR
Michael Imperiale is on NPR
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Health Lab
Doctors discover novel way to treat pancreatic complication in child with trisomy 18
Faith Smith spent nearly a year in and out of the hospital for pancreatic problems. Because of her complex medical issues, the standard approach to treatment wasn’t an option
News Release
University of Michigan Medical School withdraws from participating in U.S. News & World Report annual rankings
The University of Michigan Medical School will no longer participate in the annual U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings of medical schools.
Department News
M&I welcomes Dr. Yifan Wang, D.V.M, PhD
M&I welcomes Dr. Yifan Wang, D.V.M, PhD
pediatrician talking with mother at exam questions
Health Lab
Checklist for the checkup: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits
While many parents keep recommended well visits with their child’s primary provider, some may consider more proactive steps to make checkups as productive as possible
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Health Lab
Certain gene signaling rewires tumors after immunotherapy
For some patients, immunotherapy furthers tumor progression instead of halting it. What distinguishes those who benefit from those who don’t?
Health Lab
For boy with cerebral palsy, surgery brings improved mobility
The spinal nerve procedure has been shown to provide an effective decrease in muscle spasticity long term.
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Health Lab
Research with a purpose
Alyssa Dreffs, originally a patient, is now a researcher with personal motivation behind her work.
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Health Lab
The 10 most popular stories of the year
Here’s what topics resonated with most readers of the Michigan Health blog. Can you guess what they were?
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Health Lab
Encouraging spirituality in teens without forcing participation
Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.