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Timothy Blackwell, M.D.
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Timothy S. Blackwell, M.D., named the chair of U-M Department of Internal Medicine
Lung disease specialist comes to Michigan from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine to lead largest department
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Novel device detects cervix “ripening” to predict normal and abnormal labor
Multi-specialty team is studying a non-invasive method to measure underlying cervical tissue changes that precede birth with the hopes of predicting timing of birth.
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Worries about costs, time off work and COVID-19 kept some older adults from having surgery
Elective surgery study shows older adults have concerns about what it will cost them, how much work they’ll miss and whether they’ll catch COVID-19.
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Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period
After federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits.
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Gaps seen in stillbirth bereavement care among U.S. hospitals
American hospitals vary greatly in what they offer to birthing parents when a stillbirth occurs during labor or delivery.
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Transgender people show similar pregnancy outcomes to cisgender people
A Michigan Medicine-led study found that transgender individuals show similar rates of severe parental morbidity and preterm birth and lower rates of cesarean delivery when compared to cisgender people.
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Studying cells to improve medulloblastoma treatment
Research from Michigan Medicine experts is shedding light and potentially expanding options for patients living with an aggressive childhood cancer.
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What is placenta accreta? An expert explains
Jourdan Triebwasser, M.D., medical director of the University of Michigan Health Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital Birth Center and a maternal-fetal medicine specialist with a particular interest in this condition, shares more about detecting and treating the condition, and the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration in maternal-fetal outcomes.
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A smart watch that could help your heart
The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. Visit Health Lab to read the full story.
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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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Vaccines: A few minutes now could spare you misery later
Adults, especially people over 50, should get immunized against COVID-19, flu and other infections, to prevent fall and winter illness, hospitalization and worse
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Childbirth associated with significant medical debt
Postpartum individuals are more likely to have medical debt than those who are pregnant, suggests a Michigan Medicine led study that evaluated collections among a statewide commercially insured cohort of 14,560 pregnant people and 12,157 people in the postpartum period.
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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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A training ground for healthcare innovators
Advanced programs in healthcare equip doctors, nurses, and others with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers in health. Explore how Michigan’s Clinician Scholars Program can empower healthcare innovators across different disciplines and enhance medical education.
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Phillip Rodgers, M.D., takes on primary care transformation as new chair of Family Medicine
Puts focus on population-based patient care from birth to end of life, developing core areas of research and training a new generation to lead primary care tomorrow