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Mental health, substance abuse treatment facilities don't provide communication access to Deaf, Hard of Hearing patients

These services, researchers found, were largely inaccessible to people who use sign language, discriminating against already ‘severely marginalized’ population in the United States.
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The 10 most popular stories of the year

Here’s what topics resonated with most readers of the Michigan Health blog. Can you guess what they were?
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Michigan Health Lab’s most read articles of 2022

The year provided one fascinating research story after another.
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Rate of food insecurity skyrockets for Americans with cardiovascular disease, study finds

Study finds diet is the greatest contributor to death from cardiovascular disease.
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How to become a standardized patient

Critical for training future doctors, the program's director and an actual standardized patient discuss the benefits of the job.
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Should you get an over-the-counter hearing aid or see a hearing specialist?

Audiology expert provides insights on the new FDA regulation.
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A 1-year-old’s journey after severe COVID sickness

After her 17-month-old daughter got a life-threatening case of COVID, Andrea Bell is encouraging others to continue protecting those that can’t get vaccinated.&nbsp;
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Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift

No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.
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A Pregnant Liver Transplant Recipient Conquers COVID-19

A pregnant liver transplant recipient receives cutting-edge monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19 months before her due date.
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Southeast Michigan’s Middle Eastern and North African Population Face Significant Barriers to Achieving Optimal Health

Multiple factors, ranging from fear of deportation to food insecurity, create a negative domino effect for the health of the MENA community.
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LGBTQ+ Health: A Collaborative of Care

Michigan Medicine experts share how their work is contributing to gender-affirming and other forms of equitable health care for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Why we should abolish Daylight Saving Time

A sleep neurologist explains the science.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It

A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
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The Alternative to a Doctor’s Office Visit Gains in Popularity During Pandemic

Experts bring virtual care to a diverse range of patients in need.
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How a Field Clinic Improved Hearing Loss in an Amish Community

Through a field clinic, a Michigan Medicine team brings hearing health services to an Amish community.