Sam Page

Public Relations Representative Intermediate, Michigan Medicine

Sam Page covers gastroenterology, hepatology, otolaryngology, radiology, and the University of Michigan Medical School. Page previously worked for 11 years at Sports Illustrated.

 

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How breast cancer cells survive in bone marrow after remission

A new study from researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of California San Diego has shed light on a previously poorly understood aspect of breast cancer recurrence: how cancer cells survive in bone marrow despite targeted therapies.
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U-M Health Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital receives highest designation for Maternal Levels of Care

Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital in Ann Arbor verified to have the ability to handle even the most complex maternal care cases
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4 times you might need an ultrasound and didn’t know

An article about ultrasounds and in what situations to use them in, provided by radiologists.
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Should you try Apple’s hearing aid app? An audiologist weighs in

Apple has marketed its AirPods Pro 2 as soon having “clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability.” Devin McCaslin, Ph.D., an audiologist, answers some questions about the hearing aids market and about the new AirPods.
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An ultrasound-activated hydrogel for steady, sustained drug delivery

Researchers have developed a new composite hydrogel capable of achieving sustained, zero-order drug release using ultrasound as a trigger.
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Female representation sees improvement in high paying medical specialties

The number of female residents getting into high paying surgical specialties has noticeably increased, research finds.
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Histotripsy liver tumor trial successful, early clinical adoption recommended

The #HOPE4LIVER trials, testing the safety efficacy of histotripsy as a treatment for primary and metastatic liver tumors, met its goals for technical success and safety. An expert explains more about it in this article.
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Could your phone detect hepatic encephalopathy by listening to you read?

Research suggests that one day a phone app could be able to detect the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients just by listening to them speak.
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New guideline for Helicobacter pylori includes change to primary treatment recommendation

The American Journal of Gastroenterology has published a new guideline on the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) Infection. 
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Medical students tackle ironman triathlon to help heart patients in El Salvador

Medical students turn triathlon into fundraiser for children's hospital annual trip to El Salvador, where doctors and nurses work with congenital heart patients
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How do GLP-1 weight loss drugs affect the liver?

Glucagon-like peptide-1, or GLP-1, receptor agonists, that aid in weight loss, are now being investigated for their ability to help other patients, including those with liver disease. However, a research letter discusses the first known case of hepatitis and jaundice in a patient taking these drugs.
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Can meditation and stretching relieve cramping caused by cirrhosis?

People suffering from cirrhosis may find some symptom relief from two accessible activities: stretching and meditation. A study from the University of Michigan compared the two therapies as a means to relieve nocturnal muscle cramps and found both effective.
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15 million Americans take supplements that may be toxic to the liver

Millions of Americans consume supplements that contain potentially hepatoxic botanical ingredients, according to a study from University of Michigan researchers.
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U-M has 14 top 10 medical education programs in latest Doximity Residency Navigator

The 2024-25 Doximity Residency Navigator has been released. It shows that U-M has six top 5 medical education programs, with nine more in the top 10 and another nine in the top 25.
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Who feels ready for residency?

Helen Morgan, M.D., of Michigan Medicine, authored a study that surveyed obstetric and gynecology residents to determine who feels prepared for the transition from medical school to residency.
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