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Women stroke survivors believe they will receive worse care in the emergency room
National study examined health care perceptions of approximately 3,500 women, including those with and without a history of stroke
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E-cigarette exposure on the rise in young children: 6 things parents should know
Pediatrician: Just a few drops of liquid nicotine can be lethal in a toddler
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New COVID-19 vaccine a good value for U.S., U-M team finds
A cost effectiveness analysis of the updated COVID-19 vaccine shows that it will save money in older adults and give good value for other adults.
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Dental opioid prescriptions still declining, but not as quickly as pre-pandemic
Dental pain treatment with opioid painkillers like Oxycontin and Oxycodone declined before and during the pandemic but the rate of decline slowed after 2020.
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5 things to know about health insurance right now
Open enrollment season for Medicare, Healthcare.gov Obamacare plans, work-related insurance is here – and Medicaid enrollment renewal is due for many. How to get help.
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Can personalized care prevent overscreening for colorectal cancer in older adults?
Study reveals presenting adults between 76 and 85 with personalized information about the benefits and harms of colon cancer screening decreases excess screening
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Treating heart valve disease: What are your options?
Michigan Medicine’s head of cardiac surgery, Gorav Ailawadi, M.D, M.B.A., answers questions about different treatment options for heart valve disease.
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Is it a cold, the flu or COVID-19?
An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms.
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Research finds potential target for cardiovascular disease in diabetes
University of Michigan researchers found that the overproduction of neutrophil extracellular traps is an important contributing factor to vascular dysfunction in diabetes.
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Michigan Medicine and Henry Ford Health to conduct clinical trial on effect of CBD on post-surgical opioid use
Michigan Medicine and Henry Ford Health soon will launch a multisite clinical trial to assess if administering cannabidiol (CBD) before and after surgery may reduce the need for opioids following a total knee arthroplasty. The $6 million, 5-year grant was awarded by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) within the National Institutes of Health.
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Helicopter parents may unintentionally hinder kid’s independence during elementary years, poll says
A C.S. Mott Children's Hospital expert recommends parents consider these steps to help both you and your children gain confidence in your littles transitioning to teen years.
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Prescription drugs too costly? Changing your health plan could save money
For people with expensive prescription drugs, switching plans could save them thousands of dollars in copays. And a simple tool can help people easily compare out-of-pockets expenses for anyone with a Medicare Part D prescription plan.
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U-M Health to purchase Edison platform for histotripsy, following FDA approval
Technology developed at U-M uses sound waves to destroy tissue, providing a new type of cancer therapy
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7 things you need to know about Pap smears
Learn more about Pap smears and HPV testing, thanks to doctors at Michigan Medicine.
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Tumor-destroying soundwaves receive FDA approval for liver treatment in humans
Michigan Medicine has developed a new technique that provides a non-invasive alternative to surgery, chemotherapy and radiation treatments for cancer.