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ICU nurse gets the surprise of her life

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This is a part of a series where we are looking back on viral video. The video had more than 1.5 million views at the time the article was published.

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Tips to properly clean out medicine cabinet

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In honor of Friday being “National Clean Out Your Medicine Cabinet Day,” here are some tips if you need to clean out that medicine cabinet and dispose of any old medicine that’s way past its expiration date.

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Video: Officer helps couple with surprise delivery on road

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This was an unusual circumstance that had a couple panicking.

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3 valuable tips for preventing sports injuries

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Dr. John V. Morasso, a sports medicine physician at Detroit Medical Center, offers tips and best practices on how to limit or prevent sports injuries.

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Doctor explains key things women should be doing to take care of their health at all ages

Read full article: Doctor explains key things women should be doing to take care of their health at all ages

Keep notes about your health, ask questions, and talk with your doctor about your health concerns and health risks.

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Having conversation with loved one about hearing loss is tough. Here’s how to make it easier

Read full article: Having conversation with loved one about hearing loss is tough. Here’s how to make it easier

While not easy, talking about hearing loss can be a beneficial conversation for everyone.

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3 vital things to understand about a high-risk pregnancy

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Dr. Samara Gibson, an Obstetrician-Gynecologist for the Detroit Medical Center, offers insight to three questions surrounding high-risk pregnancy.

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3 reasons why becoming a behavioral therapist could be great career option

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Dawn Sterling, a certified behavior analyst and ABA manager at Detroit Therapy Center, offers three reasons why getting into behavioral therapy could be a good career path.

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3 key questions about colorectal cancer

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Dr. Anthony D. Williams, MD. of the Detroit Medical Center, offers insight to three questions about colorectal cancer.

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Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw County

Read full article: Michigan Medicine to deploy drones to deliver prescriptions to homes in Washtenaw County

Look out above: Drones will soon be delivering prescription medications to households across Washtenaw County.

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Making colon cancer awareness a family affair

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Colon cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among men and women in the U.S. It’s estimated 5 to 10% of colon cancer cases occur with some inherited genetic component.

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3 things to know about heart disease

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Expert answers to three key questions about heart disease.

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How venous ablation can help with pain caused by varicose veins

Read full article: How venous ablation can help with pain caused by varicose veins

Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged veins that can cause pain for the entire body. The best way to treat them is through venous ablation in order to make sure veins are functioning properly.

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3 things to know about aging

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Some people can age slowly and look younger than their age, while others are the opposite and look older than they are.

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3 things to know about heart aging

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How do you know if your heart isn’t functioning properly?

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Your heart may be older than you. Here’s how to protect it

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While people are living longer, and in many cases better than previous generations, your aging heart is more susceptible to damage.

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More than a gut feeling: Why gut health is so important, how to improve it

Read full article: More than a gut feeling: Why gut health is so important, how to improve it

Here are some signs of an unhealthy gut, and ways to make sure your gut is healthy and functioning properly.

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University of Michigan Health announces relocation plans for its Ypsilanti Health Center

Read full article: University of Michigan Health announces relocation plans for its Ypsilanti Health Center

The U-M Board of Regents approved the relocation and expansion of U-M Health's Ypsilanti Health Center on Dec. 8, 2022.

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University of Michigan Women’s Hospital ranked a top US hospital for maternity care

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U-M's Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital recognized for its maternity care by U.S. News & World Report.

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After stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis, new treatment puts patient back on stage

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As a singer for 28 years in the Dearborn Big Band, she needed a strong voice. And she needed strong lungs to play her flute in the Redford Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Flute Orchestra. But something was wrong.

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Interested in a nursing career? Here’s how you can get accredited quickly

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The demand for nurses is expected to remain strong.

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Single-port technique makes successful surgery possible

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Donnell Hollister knows about changing games for his livelihood. He has been a music therapy intern, a psychiatric childcare provider, a photographer, and an expert of sorts who sells Oriental rugs for Macy’s.

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Here is where you can drop off unneeded medications in Detroit during Drug Take Back Day

Read full article: Here is where you can drop off unneeded medications in Detroit during Drug Take Back Day

Metro Detroiters can drop off unneeded and expired medications during the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this weekend.

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University of Michigan, Trinity Health Michigan partner to bring pediatric specialties to Metro Detroit

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Metro Detroit residents will now be able to access advanced pediatric specialty care at Trinity Health Oakland hospital.

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Beaumont, Spectrum announce new name for health care system months after merge

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The largest health care system in Michigan has officially been named.

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Care and kindness played forward

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Happily married for four years, with an infant of nine months and a two-year-old toddler, Cheron Sanders was about to drop into darkness.

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Have questions about Medicare enrollment? This quiz will guide you in right direction

Read full article: Have questions about Medicare enrollment? This quiz will guide you in right direction

To find out more information or to test your knowledge on Medicare before signing up during the open enrollment period, try your hand at the quiz below.

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Fighting the odds with accuracy

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Henry Ford was one of the early adapters of laser ablation, also known as laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT).

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Rep. Debbie Dingell announces $10M in federal health care grants for University of Michigan

Read full article: Rep. Debbie Dingell announces $10M in federal health care grants for University of Michigan

The University of Michigan will receive more than $10 million in grants for medical research.

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Michigan Medicine issues statement on student walkout that made national headlines

Read full article: Michigan Medicine issues statement on student walkout that made national headlines

Michigan Medicine said it does not rescind invitations to speakers at its events.

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University of Michigan’s adult hospitals ranked No. 1 in Michigan, No. 17 in US

Read full article: University of Michigan’s adult hospitals ranked No. 1 in Michigan, No. 17 in US

U-M Health has ranked as one of the top 20 hospitals in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report.

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How can drones help the medical industry?

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On June 13, a test was conducted at Taylor Beaumont Hospital where a drone carrying box of medical supplies was flown over the area.

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400K bottles of medication from Kroger, Walgreens recalled: What to know

Read full article: 400K bottles of medication from Kroger, Walgreens recalled: What to know

Hundreds of thousands of bottles of over-the-counter medications sold at Kroger and Walgreens are being recalled because of unsafe packaging.

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Experiencing diabetes-related pain or numbness? Here’s how one doctor says some relief might be possible

Read full article: Experiencing diabetes-related pain or numbness? Here’s how one doctor says some relief might be possible

Millions of Americans are living with diabetes. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 34 million people in the United States have it, and it can cause nerve pain.

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Pro-choice supporters hold rally in Downtown Detroit

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The rally started at the steps of the federal courthouse and in droves people made their way down Woodward.

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Drug Take Back Day: How to dispose of unused medicine in Metro Detroit

Read full article: Drug Take Back Day: How to dispose of unused medicine in Metro Detroit

This weekend, organizations across Metro Detroit and the U.S. are accepting unwanted or unneeded prescription medications in an effort to prevent drug misuse.

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Founder of Ann Arbor’s homemade PPE effort shifts focus to Ukraine

Read full article: Founder of Ann Arbor’s homemade PPE effort shifts focus to Ukraine

Founder of the Ann Arbor-based Operation Face Shield has launched a first aid donation effort for Ukraine.

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Busting common cholesterol myths: What you need to know

Read full article: Busting common cholesterol myths: What you need to know

Is all cholesterol bad for you, as many believe? The answer is no. We're breaking down some common myths about cholesterol, because, in this case, what you don't know can hurt you.

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Michigan AG to investigate company accused of charging ‘excessive prices’ for insulin

Read full article: Michigan AG to investigate company accused of charging ‘excessive prices’ for insulin

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is launching an investigation into a drug company that manufactures insulin in the U.S. in an effort to better understand what drives the medication’s high cost.

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Brag Book: Valeria Pena-Valentin

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This week we're bragging about Valeria Pena-Valentin: A junior at Cesar Chavez High School who is active in school and sports, and dreams of becoming a doctor.

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How to pick the right health care coverage

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Choosing the right health care plan can be a difficult decision.

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University of Michigan Health: More than 500 staff members currently out with COVID

Read full article: University of Michigan Health: More than 500 staff members currently out with COVID

Michigan Medicine is experiencing staff shortages due to the latest COVID surge.

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Tech Time: Reproducing robots show scientific promise

Read full article: Tech Time: Reproducing robots show scientific promise

Studies of reproducing robots show that the technology could be applied to other areas in the future, like medicine and environmental cleanup.

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U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan Medicine

Read full article: U-M regent Ron Weiser donates $30M to establish prostate cancer center at Michigan Medicine

U-M Regent Ron Weiser has committed $30 million to establish new prostate cancer center on university's medical campus.

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Risk vs. reward: US panel narrowly recommends Merck’s COVID pill

Read full article: Risk vs. reward: US panel narrowly recommends Merck’s COVID pill

An anti-COVID pill made by drugmaker Merck has been under review by officials, and on Wednesday its fate rested in the hands of the FDA.

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St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practices

Read full article: St. Joseph Mercy hospitals receive national safety distinction for preventative practices

The distinction from the independent national watchdog organization recognizes how hospitals prevent medical errors and harm to patients.

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Mott Children’s Hospital hosting live Q&A on COVID vaccines for children under 12 on Friday

Read full article: Mott Children’s Hospital hosting live Q&A on COVID vaccines for children under 12 on Friday

Families can tune in to a livestream on Friday by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital about vaccinating kids ages 5-11 against COVID-19.

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4 reasons to consider getting medical tests done at home

Read full article: 4 reasons to consider getting medical tests done at home

Many are under the impression that getting medical tests always means driving to a doctor’s office or hospital.

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Sept. 11 attacks changed how healthcare providers prepare for and respond to emergencies

Read full article: Sept. 11 attacks changed how healthcare providers prepare for and respond to emergencies

As the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2011, terrorist attacks approaches Local 4 is looking back at lessons learned and improvements made since that tragic day.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Earning a CNA licensure is a great way to enter into healthcare, writes CUAA.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor: 5 Reasons why you should become a certified nursing assistant

Earning a CNA licensure is a great way to enter into healthcare, writes CUAA.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Learn more about Concordia's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure program.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Read full article: Concordia University Ann Arbor launches CNA licensure program

Learn more about Concordia's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) licensure program.

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Ann Arbor’s Strata Oncology secures $90 million in recent funding round

Read full article: Ann Arbor’s Strata Oncology secures $90 million in recent funding round

Strata Oncology in Ann Arbor raised $90 million in a Series C financing round.

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Michigan Medicine No. 1 hospital in Michigan, according to U.S. News rankings

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U.S News & World Report has ranked Michigan Medicine as the No. 1 hospital in the state.

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Inside Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing simulation lab

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Take a look inside CUAA's state-of-the-art simulation lab and hear from its director.

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Inside Concordia University Ann Arbor’s nursing simulation lab

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Take a look inside CUAA's state-of-the-art simulation lab and hear from its director.

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Hope Clinic announces $5.5 million expansion campaign to meet growing needs of Washtenaw County uninsured

Read full article: Hope Clinic announces $5.5 million expansion campaign to meet growing needs of Washtenaw County uninsured

Ypsilanti not-for-profit organization Hope Clinic announced the public launch of its $5.5 million Hope For Tomorrow fundraising campaign to expand access to its health services.

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Packard Health $8 million expansion plan receives boost

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Packard Health is expanding this summer to meet the needs of the growing number of Washtenaw County community members.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency training

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Thirty-four athletic trainers, social workers and team physicians from the University of Michigan athletic department navigated four scenario-based simulations at CUAA.

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Concordia University Ann Arbor health professionals lead U-M athletic medicine in simulated emergency training

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Thirty-four athletic trainers, social workers and team physicians from the University of Michigan athletic department navigated four scenario-based simulations at CUAA.

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Michigan Medicine hiring patient attendants virtually throughout June

Read full article: Michigan Medicine hiring patient attendants virtually throughout June

Michigan Medicine is on the search for patient attendants at its Ann Arbor hospital.

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2 Metro Detroit teens help nonprofit bring smiles worldwide

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Two teen girls from Metro Detroit are working hard to help people around the world smile again.

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After losing son to drugs, Metro Detroit mother urges people to dispose of unused medication

Read full article: After losing son to drugs, Metro Detroit mother urges people to dispose of unused medication

This National Drug Takeback Day, one Metro Detroit mother is urging people to get rid of their unused medications so they can’t harm anyone.

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Metro Detroit women run Michigan’s only mother daughter orthodontics practice

Read full article: Metro Detroit women run Michigan’s only mother daughter orthodontics practice

A mother-daughter duo runs an orthodontics practice in Metro Detroit -- and they couldn’t be more alike. Jana McQueen and daughter Janelle McQueen operate McQueen Orthodontics Specialists in three Metro Detroit cities. It’s the only mother-daughter orthodontics practice in Michigan. AdThe mother-daughter duo now work together at the practice Dr. Jana started in 1998, when her daughter was just a baby. Their joint orthodontics practice is unique -- and their patients love it.

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Ann Arbor doctor earns fellow status from American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Read full article: Ann Arbor doctor earns fellow status from American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine

ANN ARBOR – Medical director for Arbor Hospice and NorthStar Palliative Care, Thomas O’Neil, recently earned a fellow status from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He joined Arbor Hospice in December 2018. “Adding Fellow of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine after my name enables me to further support Arbor Hospice’s hospice and palliative programs, and enhance patient care through research, advocacy and service,” said Dr. O’Neil in a release. AAHPM is the only medical specialty society for hospice and palliative medicine to span the U.S. It has supported hospice and palliative medicine since 1988 through development of a specialist workforce, professional education and training, research, support for clinical practice standards and advocacy.

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WATCH: U-M Mott Children’s experts discuss returning to in-person learning

Read full article: WATCH: U-M Mott Children’s experts discuss returning to in-person learning

Screenshot from the live Q&A session by experts at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital on Jan. 28, 2021. Mott Children’s Hospital hosted a live Q&A session for parents who have questions and concerns about returning to face-to-face learning during the coronavirus pandemic. “Schools do need to keep kids from congregating,” said Tribble, who said that talking in close groups does raise the risk of transmission. “Mask wearing remains number one for population spread,” said Terry Bravender, chief of adolescent medicine at Mott.

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U-M’s Mott named among nation’s most innovative children’s hospitals by Parents Magazine

Read full article: U-M’s Mott named among nation’s most innovative children’s hospitals by Parents Magazine

Mott Children’s Hospital is named in Parents Magazine’s January 2021 issue as one of the most innovative children’s hospitals in the nation. The publications surveyed the country’s 50 leading children’s hospitals about their newest innovations, technology and response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This is the second time the magazine has ranked pediatric hospitals for innovation. Parents spotlighted Mott for its innovation in research and treatment of pediatric brain tumors. Research at Mott has demonstrated that tumor DNA in spinal fluid could help diagnose and treat young cancer patients with aggressive brain tumors.

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Here’s a look inside Henry Ford’s COVID-19 testing lab

Read full article: Here’s a look inside Henry Ford’s COVID-19 testing lab

The main lab at Henry Ford was the first in Michigan, outside of the health department, to be able to test for COVID-19. Now, the health system tests over 1,500 samples a day and have done roughly a quarter of a million tests since March. Depending on the urgency of the result, the lab can actually choose to do the PCR test on a specific, smaller machine with a rapid turnaround. In general, the majority of tests take less than 24 hours to determine results when they’re done on the larger machines. Dr. Linoj Samuel with Henry Ford Health System explains the process.

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Here’s why the ‘PCR’ COVID test is the most effective

Read full article: Here’s why the ‘PCR’ COVID test is the most effective

When testing for an active COVID infection -- meaning the person is still contagious -- the administrator swabs the nose, back of the nose or saliva to test. The accuracy of the test will depend on how well that sample was collected, along with what test is actually being used. The best test is called a PCR test, which uses a lab technique called polymerase chain reaction (PCR). It is the most sensitive COVID-19 test available and helps tell how infectious a person actually is. See how the PCR test works in the video report above.

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Michigan Medicine, JDRF commit to raise $14M for new diabetes center

Read full article: Michigan Medicine, JDRF commit to raise $14M for new diabetes center

ANN ARBOR – Michigan Medicine has partnered with type 1 diabetes research nonprofit JDRF to establish the new JDRF Center of Excellence at the University of Michigan. The goal of the center, through U-M’s Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute, is to accelerate research to cure type 1 diabetes and to improve lives. Ann Arbor resident Elizabeth Weiser Caswell and her father, Regent Ron Weiser, have made leadership gifts to kickstart the project. “Michigan Medicine is the ideal partner for JDRF,” Caswell said in a news release. “The JDRF Center of Excellence and the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute establishes us as one of the premier diabetes centers in the country—and the strongest in the Midwest,” Thomas Gardner, principal investigator of the JDRF Center of Excellence and EWCDI, said in a news release.

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FDA extends pregnancy warning for common pain relievers

Read full article: FDA extends pregnancy warning for common pain relievers

WASHINGTON – Pregnant women should avoid a group of common pain relievers including Advil and Aleve for the last four months of pregnancy, federal health officials said Thursday, expanding the warning from three months. They can lead to kidney problems in the fetus that can result in low levels of amniotic fluid that fills the womb. In one exception, the FDA said the new warning does not apply to low-dose aspirin when recommended by a doctor. Federal regulators said they decided to extend the warning after finding 35 cases of the amniotic fluid problem reported to the FDA and reviewing similar examples in published research. Use of the pain relievers reduced amniotic fluid in as little as two days, in some cases, the FDA said.

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Tips for stocking your medicine cabinet for COVID-19

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Are you stocking the right things in your medicine cabinet in case you or a loved one contracts the coronavirus? Here’s what you should take into consideration.

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U-M experts answer: Is it safe to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial?

Read full article: U-M experts answer: Is it safe to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial?

The university released the below video and Q&A addressing the topic:Are the COVID-19 vaccines being rushed through clinical trials? Lok: We know that everyone is eager to have the COVID vaccines and would have liked to have those vaccines yesterday. It depends on whether the vaccine results are exactly as expected or whether they need additional analysis and additional testing. Is it safe to participate in a vaccine clinical trial? I heard there are low numbers of people of color signing up for vaccine trials.

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Study finds thunderstorms linked to respiratory illnesses

Read full article: Study finds thunderstorms linked to respiratory illnesses

Harvard researchers wanted to see if increases in emergency department visits for respiratory illnesses among older adults happened in the days surrounding thunderstorms because vulnerable groups and those with common chronic respiratory disease may be able to take steps to prevent worsening. The study in JAMA Internal Medicine found thunderstorms are linked with an average of 3,700 emergency department visits annually in the U.S. among seniors with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). They collected the data from 1999 through 2012 in more than 3,000 counties and looked at emergency department visits due to respiratory conditions in older patient populations in the days before and after thunderstorms. They found an uptick of ER visits of those with asthma and COPD on the day before thunderstorms. You can find the full study here.

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As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?

Read full article: As COVID-19 cases spike, where are the Comfort and Mercy ships now?

The ships were deployed in late March to help assist frontline hospital workers and provide care on the ships, should hospitals overflow with patients. Comfort arrived in New York City on March 30, a day after it left Virginia, according to Business Insider. Comfort left New York City after treating 182 patients, 70% of whom had COVID-19, according to NavyTimes. Comfort is available in case it is needed for future help, according to NavyTimes, while USNI News reported the same is true for Mercy. (Getty Images)The USNS Comfort departs for its home port of Norfolk, Virginia on April 30, 2020 in New York City.

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Michigans medical schools see increase in applications

Read full article: Michigans medical schools see increase in applications

EAST LANSING, Mich. Some medical schools in Michigan are increasing their class size because they're receiving an influx of applicants during a time marked by a shortage of physicians. Meanwhile Michigan State's medical school, which has a class size of about 200 students, said it's at capacity. MSU would be required to hire more faculty and expand at its East Lansing and Grand Rapids campuses to increase their class size, Maurer said. For the incoming class of 2019, six of Michigan's medical schools received 43,602 applications, up 4,193 from 2018 and up 15,157 from 2014, which likely reflect prospective students submitting applications at multiple medical schools, the Lansing State Journal reported. The college received 6,653 applications in the last window, Ruger said, which is up from the 6,169 applications in 2019.

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University of Michigan regent, wife donate $30M for new diabetes institute

Read full article: University of Michigan regent, wife donate $30M for new diabetes institute

ANN ARBOR University of Michigan Regent Ron Weiser and his wife, Eileen, have donated $30 million to the university to bolster diabetes research and develop life-changing therapies. The research will be in collaboration with Michigan Medicine and other schools and units within the university. The gift will see the establishment of the Elizabeth Weiser Caswell Diabetes Institute, named for the Weisters daughter whose husband and two sons have Type 1 diabetes. Elizabeth has been a relentless educator and advocate for people with diabetes and for diabetes research, Regent Weiser said in a news release. This gift is transformational, Marschall S. Runge, M.D., Ph.D., executive vice president for medical affairs, dean of the University of Michigan Medical School and CEO of Michigan Medicine said in a news release.

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University of Michigan to receive up to $130M to commercialize drug discovery

Read full article: University of Michigan to receive up to $130M to commercialize drug discovery

ANN ARBOR The University of Michigan and health care investment firm Deerfield Management Co. announced Wednesday a new partnership with the aim of developing life-saving drugs and disease treatments. Deerfield has committed up to $130 million over the next decade in biomedical research at U-M. The University of Michigan has a strong legacy of drug discovery and translation, Rebecca Cunningham, U-M vice president for research said in a news release. Great Lakes Discoveries will support all preclinical stages of drug development and discovery. "With its vast research platform, the University of Michigan is the ideal partner and we look forward to the innovations that we expect this alliance will bring.

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How long will it take to have a vaccine for COVID-19?

Read full article: How long will it take to have a vaccine for COVID-19?

How long do experts forecast for a COVID-19 vaccine to be created? Moderna, one of the U.S. companies working on a vaccine, said it could have a vaccine ready for a phase one clinical trial in people within three months. Phase I vaccine trials - This is the first attempt to try out the vaccine in a small group of adults -- usually 20 to 80 subjects. Phase II vaccine trials - The vaccine is tested on a larger group of individuals to assess the safety of the vaccine and method of delivery. Phase III vaccine trials - If the vaccine passed the first two phases, it’s then tested on tens of thousands of people to make sure there are few adverse side effects and the vaccine is effective.

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