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What Did My Doctor Say? What to Do When You Don’t Understand
A Rogel Cancer Center doctor offers tips to help patients leave their oncology appointments understanding their treatment.
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Deeply Breathing in Life After Double Lung Transplant
After a lifetime with cystic fibrosis, rare transplant operation lets hockey coach, new dad breathe freely
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Divorce
Many parents who divorce believe the separation damages their child permanently. But, recent research indicates that your child’s adjustment following parental divorce is dependent on the situation existing after the divorce...
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Sore Throat (Pharyngitis)
Sore throat pain can range from slightly scratchy to so severe that even swallowing saliva hurts...
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A Strong Voice in the Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
A U-M patient with cystic fibrosis is making an impact, raising awareness and money to improve the lives of people who have the inherited, chronic disease.
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Ringing in the Ears: Where is That Sound Coming From?
A U-M expert in tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, discusses progress made in resolving the common problem.
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Hospitals Send Some Patients Home With Risky Antibiotic Prescriptions
Targeting fluoroquinolone prescribing in hospitals is effective, a 48-hospital study shows, but many patients still get discharge prescriptions for them.
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PFAS Contamination
PFAS is an acronym that refers to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS are man-made chemicals that are widely used for their properties, such as being resistant to heat, water, and oil. Chances are, you’ve been exposed to some form of PFAS in your life...
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Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness
: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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3 Ways Genetic Counselors Provide Clarity on Eye Disease
Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.
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A Cross-Country Journey to Treat Adrenal Cancer
One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.
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New Patient Privacy Rules Could Disrupt Critical Research
In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.
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Woman’s Rare Diagnosis Prompts Sweeping Treatment to Target Cysts
HIPEC, a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy, gave Melissa Hough peace of mind after hundreds of cysts were removed from her abdomen.
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Grief
Children of all ages grieve, but grief can look very different in different ages and at different times. Every child’s response is unique and influenced by his or her temperament, relationship with the deceased loved one, and how that person died...
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When a Virus Turns Deadly: What You Should Know About Myocarditis
An inflammation of the heart muscle, myocarditis can be life-threatening if not treated in time. One young survivor shares his story.
