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Former NBA player coming to Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater to share story of recovery, short film
Read full article: Former NBA player coming to Ann Arbor’s Michigan Theater to share story of recovery, short filmFormer NBA player Chris Herren will be bringing his story to the local community on March 8 during an event at the Michigan Theater.
Michigan couple finds way to keep dancing through COVID pandemic
Read full article: Michigan couple finds way to keep dancing through COVID pandemicGetting through the COVID pandemic hasn’t been easy for anyone. One Michigan couple saw their dancing careers halted, but they managed to get through it together.
Experts examine mental health, neurological issues following recovery from COVID-19
Read full article: Experts examine mental health, neurological issues following recovery from COVID-19The COVID-19 vaccines are offering hope for a light at the end of the tunnel but experts say another health crisis is just beginning.
From poverty to influencer: How Grace Liang is inspiring thousands
Read full article: From poverty to influencer: How Grace Liang is inspiring thousandsThe New Year is often about resolutions, new beginnings, setting goals, and trying to achieve them, but that is no easy feat. One local lady, Grace Liang, has had to restart her life multiple times. From extreme poverty in Northeast China to losing her husband to cancer, she has had to overcome a lot. Watch the video above to hear the story of her life in her own words. You can find her book, “Finding Grace” on Amazon.
Detroit dog gets set of wheels to help her recover after being hit by car
Read full article: Detroit dog gets set of wheels to help her recover after being hit by carDETROIT – Last month Detroit Animal Care and Control got a call about a puppy that was wedged underneath a car. They thought the dog may never walk again, but now they’re optimistic about the puppy making a full recovery because it has a new set of wheels. “She was unable to use her back legs and she was in quite a bit of pain,” Dr. Patricia Bigwood said. Detroit Animal Care and Control knew they needed to get the dog a set of wheels if she was ever going to move like a dog again. Nibbles is still going through her recovery process but she will be up for adoption over the next couple of months.
New noninvasive heart procedure at Beaumont Health shortens recovery time
Read full article: New noninvasive heart procedure at Beaumont Health shortens recovery timeROYAL OAK, Mich. – Imagine heart surgery without anesthesia, breathing tubes and weeks of recovery time. A new noninvasive surgery is being offered at Beaumont Hospital that has the patient awake for the procedure. Mary Olk didn’t have any symptoms when the doctors discovered a new issue with her heart. “It wasn’t scary at all.”Olk is one of only a few dozen Beaumont patients who had heart surgery while she was awake. A group of Beaumont Health Care Heroes received the first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine Tuesday afternoon.
Coronavirus in Michigan: 23,500 active cases, 11,000 new test results
Read full article: Coronavirus in Michigan: 23,500 active cases, 11,000 new test resultsOn Saturday, May 2, the state reported about 23,500 active cases of COVID-19, the lowest such total since April 13. We’ve been tracking the state’s active coronavirus cases right here, giving us a good look at the “curve” along with total COVID-19 cases reported to date in Michigan. The state also reported an additional 7,317 recoveries from the disease as of May 1, bringing the total to 15,659 recoveries from COVID-19 in Michigan. Also on Saturday, the state reported an additional 11,165 COVID-19 test results, of which only 1,127 were positive. Overall, the state of Michigan has reported a total 207,135 COVID-19 test results since April 17.
Michigan COVID-19 cases: State reports 3,237 recoveries
Read full article: Michigan COVID-19 cases: State reports 3,237 recoveriesMICHIGAN – Health officials in the state of Michigan began reporting coronavirus (COVID-19) recoveries on April 8. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported 56 recoveries that day, then added another 377 on Saturday, April 11 to bring the total to 433 recoveries from COVID-19. As of Saturday, the number of confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Michigan climbed to 30,791, including 2,308 deaths, state officials report. Read More: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 30,791; Death toll now at 2, 308 with 3,237 recoveriesWhat is a “recovery," exactly? Michigan reported its first confirmed cases of COVID-19 on March 10 and the first death associated with the virus on March 18.
Coronavirus questions: Should I still take my trip?
Read full article: Coronavirus questions: Should I still take my trip?Coronavirus questions: Should I still take my trip? Published: March 11, 2020, 5:45 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.
Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk?
Read full article: Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk?Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowledging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. Severe diseasesViewers from Farmington, Royal Oak and South Lyon want to know if they are at risk of developing a series disease from coronavirus. Many people have also asked if having a certain medical condition increases the risk of death from coronavirus. The risk of death for patients with cardiovascular disease who develop coronavirus is 10.5 percent.
Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk?
Read full article: Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk?Can coronavirus cause patients to develop severe diseases? Does asthma increase that risk? Published: March 10, 2020, 5:49 pmThere’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers.
Can you get coronavirus from handling money?
Read full article: Can you get coronavirus from handling money?DETROIT – There’s a lot of information and misinformation out there about the coronavirus, so Local 4 is letting viewers submit questions so we can find verified answers. Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. Handling moneyConcerns over coronavirus have created intense swings in financial markets, but can the cash in your wallet, which passes between people, cause a problem? Viewers from Plymouth to Grosse Pointe have asked: Can you get coronavirus from handling money? The answer is we don’t know, but it’s worth thinking about.
Coronavirus questions: Is it safe to travel? Should you stock up on water?
Read full article: Coronavirus questions: Is it safe to travel? Should you stock up on water?Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. Viewers from St. Clair Shores to Livonia have asked whether they should be stocking up on bottled water. For people who don’t drink tap water and only drink bottled water, having a supply of bottled water available in the event that you can’t get to a grocery store is sensible. A good source for updated travel answers is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention travel information page.
Can coronavirus spread to pets? Are you immune after you’ve been infected?
Read full article: Can coronavirus spread to pets? Are you immune after you’ve been infected?Dr. Frank McGeorge wants to verify or refute any information about the coronavirus, but there are also some questions experts still don’t know the answer to. McGeorge is discussing them because acknowldging what we don’t know is just as important as verifying information so people don’t rely on incorrect answers. The alpha form is what usually infects pets, and the COVID-19 virus is a beta coronavirus from bats that our pets can’t catch. Another question from viewers in Ann Arbor and Troy is, “Are you immune after you’ve been infected?”The answer is yes. Experts don’t know if immunity would be highly specific or broad enough to protect a person if the virus underwent a slight mutation.