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A Michigan Medicine radiologist teams up with a counterpart in China to examine the appearance of COVID-19 in CT scans. While COVID-19, previously known as the novel coronavirus, was first reported in China, it was recently declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization. Because most cases have been in China, clinicians elsewhere may be unfamiliar with how the virus appears in...

A new study finds breast cancer patients with an inherited genetic mutation don’t always get treatment that follows guidelines. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-hereditary-genetic-testing-results-impact-breast-cancer-treatment Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To reach patients in need, one doctor develops a training program to improve testing and care available for those with the genetic disease, starting in the Middle East. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/a-mission-to-improve-cystic-fibrosis-treatment-across-globe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an unprecedented effort to control the spread of a new virus, the Chinese government has closed off the city of Wuhan, restricting the movements of its more than 11 million citizens. So far, according to  official WHO reports  as of January 20,  the novel coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV , has sickened 282 people and led to 6 deaths and those numbers are quickly increasing. Mic...

1 in 9 publicly insured and 1 in 11 privately insured children received low-value care in 2014, researchers find. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/children-frequently-receive-unnecessary-medical-care-regardless-of-insurance-type Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Despite an ACA mandate that large, employer-based health plans cover maternity care, some are shouldering more of the expenses tied to having a baby. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/having-a-baby-may-cost-some-families-4500-out-of-pocket Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Older teens may have similar risk factors for prescription opioid overdose as adults, a new study suggests. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/opioid-overdose-risk-factors-for-teens-college-aged-youth-mirror-adults . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One in five Americans experience symptoms of depression  during their lifetime. And yet, a distinct stigma still exists around the topic, especially in the workplace, according to the book  Mental Health in the Workplace , co-authored by psychiatrist  Michelle Riba, M.D., M.S. , associate director of Michigan Medicine’s  Comprehensive Depression Center . For more...

Women in rural communities experience higher rates of life-threatening complications during or after childbirth than mothers in urban cities, a new study finds. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/rural-women-at-higher-risk-of-life-threatening-pregnancy-complications . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How often should women get a mammogram? A new study makes a case for getting screened every year instead of every other year. Women diagnosed with breast cancer after receiving yearly mammograms had smaller tumors and less-advanced disease than women who had mammograms every other year, researchers from the  University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center  found. For more information about th...

Despite the fact that half of cervical cancers are diagnosed after age 49, participation in preventive screening steadily declines between ages 45 and 65, according to a first-of-its-kind analysis of three large national surveys led by the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/cervical-cancer-screening...

About 48 million people fall victim to the unpleasant illness each year. Follow these 6 steps to keep unwanted germs out of your food. For more information about this story visit:  https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/how-to-prevent-your-kids-from-getting-food-poisoning Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So far, wearables have held promise, but not results, when it comes to research or to patient care. Companies don’t share how they score sleep, nor do they publish the kind of rigorous research a sleep medicine expert would want to review to determine if they can trust the sleep report given. But because so many people own them, it makes sense to figure out how to use consumer wearables to improve...

Many people who are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease experience urinary tract issues. A Michigan Medicine urologist discusses treatment options for patients to consider. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/parkinsons-disease-and-your-bladder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only  what  you eat, but  when  you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/intermittent-fasting-it-right-for-you Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

The body’s resident bacteria play a major role in divvying out iron—a fact that could be used to treat iron-related disorders. Iron plays a critical role in providing oxygen to the body’s cells. Too little iron can lead to iron deficiency anemia and symptoms such as fatigue, heart palpitations and shortness of breath. Too much can lead to iron overload and a disease called hemochromatosis, which c...

Nearly one in three low-income people who enrolled in Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program discovered they had a chronic illness that had never been diagnosed before, according to a new study. And whether it was a newly found condition or one they’d known about before, half of Medicaid expansion enrollees with chronic conditions said their overall health improved after one year of coverage or more...

One of the most common forms of IBD, called Crohn’s disease, is characterized by inflammation within the digestive tract and can lead to severe diarrhea, pain and weight loss. What causes IBD is still a mystery, but scientists now know that the gut microbiome, composed of the trillions of bacteria that make their home inside the intestines, are key players. For more information about this story vi...

What you need to know about new breast implant recommendations from the FDA. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/cancer-care/understanding-breast-implant-safety . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New cost-effectiveness analysis comparing antidepressants and cognitive behavioral therapy over five years suggests new patients should have more access to talk option. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/long-run-drugs-talk-therapy-hold-same-value-for-depression-patients . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People looking for a safer pain reliever are turning to cannabis-derived CBD. Michigan Medicine experts weigh in on what’s currently known about the trendy supplement. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/should-you-take-cbd-for-pain Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Digital play versus free play: As more kids grow up with a seemingly endless menu of virtual activities offered through digital media, child development experts worry about the wane of traditional playtime. For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/gamified-childhood-are-digital-devices-replacing-traditional-playtime Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...

Organ donation must increase to meet the current need of patients awaiting transplants. A “presumed consent” organ donor model could help. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/how-opt-out-donation-could-affect-us-waiting-lists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Mott pediatrician advises parents to follow this checklist before sending their child to another family’s home to help everyone feel safe and comfortable. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/7-questions-all-parents-should-ask-before-a-playdate Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.