Unique Approach Removes Stents to Fix Man’s Heart
When he had no options left, a rare surgery gave this man his quality of life back.
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Teen Athlete Undergoes Brain Surgery During Pandemic
A high school volleyball player didn’t know her episodes of nausea were seizures caused by a tumor in her temporal lobe. But when she finally got cleared for surgery, COVID-19 struck.
1/3 of Parents in 3 States May Not Send Children to School Because of COVID-19
Parents in Michigan, Ohio and Illinois varied in their support for risk-reduction measures like random COVID-19 testing and face mask requirements.
A Wife and Mother Turned Diabetes Research Crusader
When Elizabeth Weiser Caswell had two of three sons diagnosed with type 1 diabetes, she became relentless in her pursuit of more diabetes research, education and a cure. Now, her family is giving a $30 million gift to U-M in her honor.
This MicroRNA Might Help Detect, Treat Ovarian Cancer
In cell and mouse models, miR181a showed promise as a biomarker for early stage ovarian cancer and may help make immunotherapy treatment more effective.
With COVID-19, Applying for Residency Could Look Different for Aspiring Doctors
A doctor and fourth-year medical student propose improvements to the residency application process during COVID-19 and beyond.
To Support Lactating Emergency Physicians, Consider These Strategies
A new paper highlights strategies that emergency departments can implement to support lactating emergency physicians.
Hospitals Can’t Get Back to Normal Without More Blood. Here Are 7 Ways You Can Help
A shortage of blood donations and drives means patients who already faced COVID-related delays for operations could face more.
This Spring They Were Heroes, But Summer May be Cruel for Health Professionals
The mental health toll of caring for COVID-19 patients will need long-lasting attention, as it adds to already demanding professions.
How a Low Calorie Diet Can Help Arthritis Symptoms
Two Michigan Medicine pain management experts offer diet tips, and a sample recipe, for managing arthritis symptoms.
