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Three Diseases, One Cure
One liver transplant cured a patient of three chronic conditions: liver cancer, hepatitis C and hemophilia.
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Why You Shouldn’t Delay Emergency Care During COVID-19
Emergencies still occur during a pandemic. Providers in emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology and other specialties explain why you shouldn’t delay emergency care if you need it.
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One Nurse’s Journey: Surviving COVID-19, Facing a Long Road to Recovery
A pediatric intensive care nurse survived COVID-19 in part due to the excellent treatment she received from her peers. This National Nurses Week, she shares her appreciation
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Caring at a Distance: Telehealth and the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has required an unprecedented ramp up in telehealth capabilities. Now, telehealth is offering more peace of mind in a stressful time to expecting parents and others in need of non-urgent medical care.
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'A New Take on Life' After Recovering from COVID-19
COVID-19 brought one ICU doctor back to the unit where he trained - not as a doctor, but as a patient in need of the life-saving care he has spent his career providing others.
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From the NFL Draft to Setting Broken Bones: the Doctor Is Still In
COVID-19 has necessitated advances in telehealth in all sectors, and now that includes sports medicine and the 2020 National Football League (NFL) draft.
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Treating a Broken Bone During a Pandemic
The fear of catching COVID-19 delayed a patient from seeking emergency treatment for a broken ankle. But thanks to a newly opened specialty care clinic, he’ll be riding the trails again soon.
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Conquering COVID-19: Michigan Medicine’s First Patient Shares His Story
The first coronavirus patient in Michigan Medicine’s care was not only a father of three, but a double lung transplant recipient. COVID-19 came to their home, but the family made a full recovery.
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Ranitidine Recall: Alternative Treatments for Heartburn
Dr. William Chey, gastroenterologist, discusses the treatment of heartburn now that ranitidine (Zantac) has been recalled by the FDA.
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What to Know About COVID-19 if You Have Diabetes
An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic.
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Fear Can Spread From Person to Person Faster Than the Coronavirus
Neuroscientist Jacek Debiec  explains just how powerful the fear of contagion can be.
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How a New Valve Therapy for COPD Helped One Patient Breathe Easier
Janice Bright describes how minimally invasive treatment for advanced COPD improved her quality of life. 
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Is Your Excessive Sleepiness Actually Narcolepsy?
Are you tired all the time? For some people, narcolepsy could be the culprit. Two Michigan Medicine sleep medicine specialists discuss the types, symptoms and available treatments for this sleep disorder.
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Can CBD Help You Sleep?
A sleep psychologist says you should reconsider stocking up on CBD products for catching some zzz’s.
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How to Prepare for COVID-19
A lot of uncertainty still surrounds the evolving coronavirus outbreak. A Michigan Medicine expert offers nine practical things you can do to prepare yourself in the event that COVID-19 comes to your community.