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Michigan Health Lab's 20 for 2020
The most read stories of 2019 on the Michigan Health Lab blog.
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U-M Approach Could Improve the Accuracy of Cancer Clinical Trials
An innovative way of assessing clinical trial-related imaging could reduce the kinds of errors that can distort results, study finds.
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A Chance to Speak Her Name: Tara Ogunde
A U-M law student, who passed of breast cancer in 2019, is remembered by her family and school in a special way.
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A Voice of Hope: One Patient’s Journey to Speak Again After House Fire
Michigan Medicine Otolaryngologist Dr. Norman Hogikyan helped 22-year-old Madison Marciniak breathe easy again after surviving a house fire.
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Young Patients Who Can Never Meet Each Other Unite Through Music
Patients with cystic fibrosis connect through music from the movie “The Greatest Showman”.
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Feeling the Burn? Advice on Handling Heartburn During the Holidays
Heartburn can appear as an unwanted holiday guest. Here, Dr. William Chey shares tips for managing heartburn during any season.
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Teens and Smoking
It is well known that smoking is harmful to your health, but there are still many teens who smoke, chew tobacco, or vape...
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Vaccine Safety
Routine childhood immunizations are a cornerstone of keeping your child healthy and are critical for public health as well...
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Ovarian Cancer Survivorship and Living Without a ‘Finish Line’
An ovarian cancer diagnosis gave one 26-year-old patient new perspectives on life and adventure.
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5 Ways to Banish Homework Battles
Find out how to get your kids to do homework without a fight and build good homework habits early with these five tips for parents from Michigan Medicine.
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What Breast Cancer and Ovarian Cancer Survivors Should Know About New Genetic Testing Recommendations
Michigan Medicine’s Rogel Cancer Center discusses updated recommendations on screening for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations.
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Doctor Finds Grill Brush Bristle Lodged in Woman’s Throat for Months
Grill brush danger manifests after Michigan woman ingests wire bristle and must have it surgically removed.
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Tackling Teen Anxiety, Depression: U-M Focuses on Mental Health in Schools
Innovative U-M program provides students with mental health resources.
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Temper Tantrums
A temper tantrum is an emotional outburst from a young child who is distressed or frustrated. They are a normal part of growing up and tend to happen most between the ages of 1 and 3...
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Retinitis Pigmentosa in Children: 5 Facts Families Should Know
The genetic disease that causes vision loss can affect all ages, including young people. Learn more about symptoms, risk factors and management.