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ibsguidelines.mp3
Although irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is the most common disease diagnosed by gastroenterologists, it¿s also one of the most misunderstood.
surgicalcomplications.mp3
Hospital mortality rates following in-patient surgery vary widely across the country. Previously, researchers attributed this to differing post-surgical complication rates at the highest mortality hospitals versus the lowest.
Scoliosis.mp3
Spinal scoliosis is a fairly common condition among both children and adults. For a small group, the condition can progress to create severe pain and balance issues which require surgery.
Oops!.mp3
No matter how hard we try, we all make mistakes that arent just annoying, but potentially costly. Now, a team of U-M researchers has looked inside the human brain and captured the instant when someone makes such a mistake.
tinnitus.mp3
Acupuncture and similar methods to calm nerves in head and neck could relieve tinnitus, animal study suggests.
panresearch.mp3
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have discovered the small number of cells in pancreatic cancer that are capable of fueling the tumors growth.
seatbelts.mp3
A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan found that about 200 fetuses each year would not be lost if pregnant women properly buckled their seatbelts every time they were in an automobile.
prostatebiomarker.mp3
Each year, about 200-thousand men are diagnosed with prostate cancer. Currently, it is very difficult to know when prostate cancer will require aggressive treatment to prevent it from spreading or when a wait-and-see approach is advisable for the patient
hpvvac.mp3
A new study from U-M C.S. Mott Children¿s Hospital finds that using risk factors ¿ including a woman¿s sexual history - to target specific populations for HPV vaccination is not effective, and would exclude as many as 80 percent of women.
cardiacarrest.mp3
A new study led by a University of Michigan emergency physician may help ambulance crews nationwide figure out the best way to handle one of the most common and deadly heart-related emergencies: cardiac arrest.
druginteraction.mp3
Interactions between prescription medications and over-the-counter medications are somewhat common. A University of Michigan pharmacist discusses what can be done to avoid unwanted side effects.
stemcells101.mp3
Michigan voters soon will decide whether to change a Michigan law that currently restricts research using embryonic stem cells. And U-M scientists want to make sure voters are well-informed on this issue before heading to the polls in November.
stemcells102.mp3
U-M doctors Sean Morrison and David Gordon address facts and fictions related to stem cell research and regulations.
foodallergies.mp3
U-M researchers say students with food allergies all-too-often engage in risky behavior related to their allergies, including failing to avoid potentially dangerous food and informing others about their food allergies.
reconstruction.mp3
Study shows that third of patients with breast cancer discussed breast reconstruction options with their surgeon before their initial surgery.
HHSToo little sleep.mp3
Children who don't get enough sleep have a higher tendency of being overweight.
Statins.mp3
A new study by the University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System challenges the medical thinking that the lower the cholesterol, the better.
arteries.mp3
Like horses running down a race track, two different artery-opening treatments appear to be running neck-and-neck when it comes to preventing stroke among people with clogged neck arteries and other health problems.
happilyhopeless.mp3
Most of us have been told at one time or another, "to never lose hope." This plea is particularly common when dealing with medical problems. But new UMHS research indicates that there may be a dark side to hope when dealing with chronic medical issues.
pancancergene.mp3
Pancreatic cancer is the 11th most common cause of cancer in the United States, but it is the 4th leading cause of cancer death. Each year, about 40-thousand Americans are diagnosed with the disease; within 5 years, almost all will die from it.
Psoriasis_gene.mp3
University of Michigan scientists have found a common genetic variation in an immune system gene that makes people much more likely to develop psoriasis - a disfiguring inflammatory skin disease.
vitamind.mp3
Strong bones, a healthy immune system, protection against some types of cancer: Recent studies suggest there¿s yet another item for the expanding list of vitamin D benefits. Vitamin D, also know as ¿the sunshine vitamin,¿ helps keeps the heart fit.
UofM_Hospital_ks1a_60.mp3
Listen to the University of Michigan Health System's version of Hail to the Victors.
kidsinternet1.mp3
Boyse interview's Barry Fishman, Ph.D., associate professor of Educational Studies and Learning Technologies at the University of Michigan School of Education and School of Information, about using the Internet as an effective educational tool for children.
adhd4.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Dr. Layla Mohammed about ADHD; diagnosis, treatment, medication, transition planning for your child and more.
ADHD1.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Dr. Layla Mohammed about ADHD; diagnosis, treatment, medication, transition planning for your child and more.
adhd6.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Dr. Layla Mohammed about ADHD; diagnosis, treatment, medication, transition planning for your child and more.
ADHD2.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Dr. Layla Mohammed about ADHD; diagnosis, treatment, medication, transition planning for your child and more.