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Coworker turned friend turned surrogate

A Michigan Medicine nursing coworker becomes her new friend, and colleagues, surrogate.
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“The strength and grace” of one mom with severe heart disease

One mother balances between her severe aortic stenosis, her son in the NICU and her six kids
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Severe Maternal Morbidity Varies by State, Race & Ethnicity

Threefold difference between lowest rate of severe childbirth complications in Utah compared to highest in D.C.
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Labor induction doesn’t always reduce caesarean birth risk or improve outcomes for term pregnancies

A new study suggests that inducing labor at 39 weeks for low-risk pregnancies may not reduce the risk of C-sections or improve outcomes.
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Life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity

Research finds life-threatening birth experiences among Medicaid enrollees vary widely by state and race-ethnicity.
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Study shows racial inequities in newborn drug testing

In a new study, newborn drug testing inequities remained similar after recreational legalization of cannabis, overall test positivity rates for THC increased
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Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance

Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities
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New Study Reveals Drastic Increase in ER Visits Related to Sexual Assault

The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S.
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A New Favorite Among People Who Menstruate: Period Underwear

Have you heard about period underwear? The new technology makes periods easier and more comfortable to manage, but are they right for you? An OB-GYN shares 5 facts to know before buying a pair.
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Michigan Answers: Questions About HPV

Dr. Elizabeth Campbell joins us to talk about what men AND women need to know about cancer, vaccines and sexually transmitted infections and HPV, the human papillomavirus.
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Mobile Clinic Gives Free Prenatal Services to Detroit Moms

The Luke Clinic brings free prenatal and obstetric services to individuals in need.
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Michigan Medicine Team Separates Conjoined Twins at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital

Conjoined twins attached at the chest and abdomen recently underwent successful separation surgery at Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Health Inequality Actually Is a “Black and White Issue”, Research Says

University of Michigan research shows the direct correlation between systemic racism and racial health disparities in the United States.
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Lifting Barriers to Care for Transgender and Non-Binary Patients

Providing gender-affirming care to the transgender and non-binary community is essential. During the COVID-19 pandemic, barriers have been lifted to continue to provide this care virtually.
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10 Studies That Highlight the Importance of Rare Disease Research

Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.