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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population

: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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Common CPR questions answered by doctors

A cardiologist and emergency physician from the University of Michigan Health answer key questions about CPR.
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A promising new target for antibiotics

A promising target for new and improved antibiotics are riboswitches, small stretches of RNA that regulate a process necessary for the production of proteins by the bacterial cell.
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Making kid’s eye care more accessible

In Michigan, families don’t have to travel far for top pediatric eye specialists
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VA hospitals adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic

A recent study comparing the impact of COVID-19 on VA and non-federal hospitals showed the VA structure held several distinct advantages when adapting to the pandemic including the ability to quickly expand bed capacity, retain staff, mitigate supply shortages and avoid financial hardship.
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New blood donation rules to know

Blood donation guidelines based on individual risk rather than broad bans increase the number of people eligible to give and save lives.
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Living well with bipolar disorder

Learn how lived experience and research experts define wellness when living with bipolar disorder with the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Program at the University of Michigan.
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4 steps to take before using pre-owned children's equipment

Here are four steps to take if you're considering buying used baby and kid gear, such as strollers, cribs and/or highchairs.
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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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Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain

A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
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"Deprescribing" medicines for older adults: Patient-provider dialogue needed

Stopping or reducing doses of prescription medicine, also called deprescribing, is something many older adults would like to do, and some have already done without medical guidance. Medication reviews could help.
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A rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers for teen

For one teen, a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers.
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When pills and talk therapy aren’t enough, these options may help

Interventional psychiatric care involving brain stimulation and infused or inhaled medicine can offer different options for patients.
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A quest to combat critical drug shortages

To combat critical drug shortages, a Michigan Medicine physician advocates for better solutions to the ongoing supply chain issues regarding medications in the United States.
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Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of receiving opioid prescriptions

Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of being prescribed opioids for pain, even though Michigan Medicine researchers find them to not be effective for their unique pain issues.