Beata Mostafavi
Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Are parents waiting too long to stop pacifier use or thumb-sucking in kids?
A national poll looks at how parents tackle thumb-sucking and pacifier use —two habits that can benefit children but that can also be challenging to stop.
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After life threatening pregnancy complication, mom of 4 embraces little moments
A rare pregnancy complication, known as placenta accreta, put both a mom and her baby at risk.
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Children on Flovent for asthma more likely to stop inhaled steroids after drug pulled from market
The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a study suggests.
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The puberty talk: Parents split on best age to talk about body changes with kids
Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important, but when to have that conversation remains unclear, says a national poll.
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Revolutionizing prenatal care: new guidelines to transform 100-year model
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, which collaborated with Michigan Medicine teams, is recommending significant changes to the way prenatal care is delivered in the United States, according to newly released clinical guidance.
News Release
Jill Martin to headline Michigan Medicine Women’s Health Luncheon
Jill Martin, Emmy Award-winning television personality and TODAY show contributor, will be the keynote speaker for Michigan Medicine’s Women’s Health Luncheon: Creating a Brighter Future Together.
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10-year-old becomes first child to receive total artificial heart in Michigan
Within 24 hours, Lev’Veon went from a healthy 10-year-old playing at his sister’s birthday party to flatlining in the intensive care unit. There was only one option to save him, but it involved a high risk surgery that had never been done on a child in the state: a total artificial heart implantation. He would then become among the smallest and youngest patients in the world to receive one.
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Teen’s journey with severe epilepsy inspires family’s mission for awareness
Teen has a severe form of epilepsy called Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, which involves multiple types of seizures and is one of the most challenging types to treat.
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Less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu
With soaring egg prices and ongoing bird flu headlines, many parents are uncertain about the risks and facts surrounding the virus, a national poll suggests.
News Release
Clinical trial opens to study groundbreaking 3D printed device for babies with rare respiratory disease
ANN ARBOR, Mich. – A new clinical trial will allow researchers to study 3D-printed bioresorbable devices aimed at treating children with rare and life-threatening airway condition tracheobronchomalacia.
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Family seeks answers as rare neurodegenerative disease affects teen daughter
Elle Kegler, 13, lives with BPAN, a rare brain disease. Her family shares her story to raise hope and support research at Michigan Medicine.
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Family seeks answers as rare neurodegenerative disease affects teen daughter
A family seeks answers for BPAN, a rare neurodegenerative disease, affecting their teen daughter.
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University of Michigan Health names executive director for new integrated statewide sports medicine network
University of Michigan Health is launching an aggressive vision for integrated sports medicine capabilities across the state and has recruited a nationally renowned expert to lead the efforts.
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Many young adults favor at-home STI testing for convenience and privacy
For STI testing, research finds self-collected kits could reduce reproductive health barriers among young adults.
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After 4 lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series
After four lifesaving heart surgeries, teen plays in Junior League World Series, shares journey to benefit other children with congenital heart disease.
