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Sunday Read: Why Michigan experts say monkeypox is next pandemic, but not next COVID
Read full article: Sunday Read: Why Michigan experts say monkeypox is next pandemic, but not next COVIDTwo University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.
University of Michigan epidemiologists: โMonkeypox is the next pandemicโ but โnot the next COVIDโ
Read full article: University of Michigan epidemiologists: โMonkeypox is the next pandemicโ but โnot the next COVIDโTwo University of Michigan epidemiologists discuss the current monkeypox outbreak and address commonly asked questions.
Should you be concerned about monkeypox? University of Michigan epidemiologist weighs in
Read full article: Should you be concerned about monkeypox? University of Michigan epidemiologist weighs inThe director of U-Mโs Michigan Center for Infectious Disease Threats analyzes the current monkeypox outbreak.
Get Caught Up: How to protect yourself from Michiganโs โtick explosionโ
Read full article: Get Caught Up: How to protect yourself from Michiganโs โtick explosionโIf youโve never seen a tick in Michigan before, that may soon change: Experts say our state is experiencing a โtick explosion,โ with ticks becoming increasingly common.
Increasing threat: How to protect yourself from Michiganโs โtick explosionโ
Read full article: Increasing threat: How to protect yourself from Michiganโs โtick explosionโIf youโve never seen a tick in Michigan before, that may soon change: Experts say our state is experiencing a โtick explosion,โ with ticks becoming increasingly common.
Racial disparities present in access to breast cancer genetic testing
Read full article: Racial disparities present in access to breast cancer genetic testingWhen it comes to catching breast cancer before it takes hold, genetic testing is an important tool to help identify people who are at a high risk for hereditary breast cancer.
Ann Arbor family who lost son to rare genetic disease continue to raise awareness after second son diagnosed
Read full article: Ann Arbor family who lost son to rare genetic disease continue to raise awareness after second son diagnosedA local family is rallying support after their second son was diagnosed with a rare genetic brain disorder.
Get Caught Up: Michigan reports jump in Legionnairesโ disease cases in 2021
Read full article: Get Caught Up: Michigan reports jump in Legionnairesโ disease cases in 2021Michigan health officials are investigating a notable increase in Legionnairesโ disease cases across the state this summer, and excessive rain and flooding appear to be the culprit.
Michigan reports jump in Legionnairesโ disease cases in 2021
Read full article: Michigan reports jump in Legionnairesโ disease cases in 2021Michigan health officials are investigating a notable increase in Legionnairesโ disease cases across the state this summer, and excessive rain and flooding appear to be the culprit.
University of Michigan: Severe COVID cases likely to be followed by long-haul symptoms
Read full article: University of Michigan: Severe COVID cases likely to be followed by long-haul symptomsA new study by researchers at the University of Michigan found that those who experienced severe COVID-19 were more likely to become long haulers.
University of Michigan study suggests COVID-19 won't completely disappear
Read full article: University of Michigan study suggests COVID-19 won't completely disappearANN ARBOR โ New research from the University of Michigan shows that reinfections of seasonal coronaviruses are common, suggesting that the virus behind COVID-19 could be endemic. โThe frequency of reinfections with the different seasonal coronaviruses suggests that SARS-COV-2 is not going to completely disappear.โAdThe researchers used data on 3,418 individuals from the Household Influenza Vaccine Evaluation from the years 2010-2018. Upon evaluating the data, the team found 1,004 seasonal coronavirus infections. Additionally, 27 percent of the reinfections occurred within one year of the initial infection, which researchers say is a relatively short period of time given the virusโ seasonal nature. โIn our study, participants had high levels of anti-spike protein binding antibody to seasonal coronaviruses, but these antibodies did not correlate with protection from infection,โ Petrie said in a release.
Michigan lung transplant recipient dies from COVID-19 spread by donor lungs
Read full article: Michigan lung transplant recipient dies from COVID-19 spread by donor lungsA Michigan woman tragically died of COVID-19 from the transplanted lungs that were supposed to save her life. Lung transplants are still being done. In fact, a lung transplant can save the life of someone whose lungs have been destroyed by COVID-19. Three days after her lung transplant, she developed fevers and worsening lung function. VIEW: Tracking Michigan COVID-19 vaccine doses ๐In studying what happened, the viruses from the donor, the recipient and the surgeon all underwent genetic sequencing.
Michigan Medicine joins countryโs top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwide
Read full article: Michigan Medicine joins countryโs top hospitals in #MaskUp campaign as COVID-19 surges nationwideANN ARBOR โ Michigan Medicine has partnered with about 100 of the countryโs top health care systems urging Americans to mask up as COVID-19 cases reach record-breaking highs. Over the past two weeks, more than 900 medical workers at Mayo Clinic tested positive for COVID-19. The message reads:โAs the top nationally-ranked hospitals, we know itโs tough that we all need to do our part and keep wearing masks. However now is exactly the wrong time to let up,โ Marschall S. Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and dean of the U-M Medical School said in a statement. โBut for now, we have to use the tools that we know work: wearing masks, staying socially distant and washing hands.
Oakland County residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid confirmed EEE cases
Read full article: Oakland County residents urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites amid confirmed EEE casesDETROIT โ The Oakland County Health Division and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services are reminding residents to take precautions from mosquito bites as cases of Eastern Equine Encephalitis have been confirmed in two horses in Holly and Ortonville. MDHHS also recommends out of an abundance of caution that officials consider postponing, rescheduling or cancelling outdoor activities occurring at or after dusk, particularly activities that involve children. Read more: Michigan health department encourages officials to reschedule outdoor activities as EEE cases increaseโThese animal cases show that EEE is present in Oakland County,โ said Leigh-Anne Stafford, health officer for Oakland County. โResidents in all of our communities need to take simple steps to reduce the risk of serious disease from mosquito bites such as limiting exposure at outdoor activities and wearing mosquito repellent.โFollow these prevention tips:Use Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered insect repellent. The public is urged to protect themselves from mosquito bites until the first hard frost of the year.
Share your COVID-19 survivor story
Read full article: Share your COVID-19 survivor storyIf you have battled the coronavirus (COVID-19) and would like to share your story of survival, please do so right here. We are looking for stories from people who have had serious cases of COVID-19. You may have spent days at a hospital, or maybe you remained isolated at home with the disease. If you believe your story will help other people, please share (you can remain anonymous):
CHECK: Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDC
Read full article: CHECK: Symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) from the CDCListed below are the symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC last updated the symptoms on May 13, 2020 after adding six symptoms for the disease in April. From the CDC:Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. Watch for symptomsPeople with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported โ ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19.
Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19
Read full article: Tech Time: Detroit teen talks fighting through COVID-19DETROIT Detroit Teen and Cass Technical High School student Arika Harvey talks about battling the coronavirus. In addition to fighting the disease Harvey had family members who died from it. She is a part of SMASH Academy, one of the earliest STEM education programs created in the United States as a way to prepare students of color for STEM college studiesYou can watch this weeks segment in the video above. Read more: Tech Time: SMASH Academy expands services amid COVID-19
As Michigan reopens is it safe to resume your usual routine?
Read full article: As Michigan reopens is it safe to resume your usual routine?DETROIT With more places reopening amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic many people are wondering if its safe to resume some of their usual routines. READ: Heres everything that has reopened across entire state of Michigan as of todayDr. Preeti Malani is University of Michigans chief health officer. With all activity, its about decreasing risk to the lowest possible risk, she said. When it comes to visiting grandchildren, Malani said theres not a perfect time and theres not a way to do it without any risk. She also suggests you have a discussion as a family before you visit to figure out the best approach ahead of time.
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 discoveryANN 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.
What does COVID-19 stand for, anyway? A complete coronavirus glossary
Read full article: What does COVID-19 stand for, anyway? A complete coronavirus glossaryDoes anyone else feel like weโre in the midst of some pretty unsettling times? Even if youโre trying to keep a level head about where things stand with the coronavirus pandemic, itโs easy to turn on the TV or open social media and start to feel pretty overwhelmed, pretty quickly. For some, you canโt go out to eat, youโre now working from home and your kids arenโt even going to school. And with that, we thought weโd provide the following playbook. Yes, there is some science jargon involved here, but we tried to break it down for you in a way thatโs easy to read and digestible.