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Different Phases of Clinical Trials and What They Mean
Carefully monitored tests to gauge the strengths and side effects of a new medical treatment are crucial to improving care. Learn about each stage in the process.
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5 Ways a New Clinic Keeps ICU Patients Healthy After Discharge
A Michigan Medicine clinic provides a one-stop shop for patients discharged from an intensive care unit who lack doctors and other resources.
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The New Medicare Card: Truth vs. Scam
You can never be too careful about health-related fraud. What consumers should know about Medicare cards — and more.
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Should You Get At-Home Genetic Testing? Know the Facts First
Direct-to-consumer genetic testing isn’t harmful, but it has limitations. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains both sides.
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6 Ways Obstructive Sleep Apnea Can Harm Your Health
Is sleep apnea dangerous? Left untreated it can be. Learn the side effects and risks of untreated obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) including why you should schedule a sleep study.
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Not Just for Christians: A Hospital Chaplain Debunks Spiritual Care Myths
A Michigan Medicine chaplain explains common fallacies about the role she and fellow chaplains play in patient care.
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Easing MS Brain Fog with Sleep Apnea Treatment
Targeting a secondary health problem made “such a difference” for a multiple sclerosis patient, who regained some lost function.
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How Dermatologists Treat Acne: 5 Options Explained
Dermatologist explains how the most common treatments for severe acne, such as retinoids and birth control, fight breakouts and the risks with each approach
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5 Things to Know About ALS
A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about this degenerative neurological disease — and works to defeat it.
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Acne Scar Treatment Helps Transform Teen’s Look, Confidence
After being told skin damage from her severe acne couldn’t be reversed, a young woman sought answers — and found results — at Michigan Medicine.
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How Losing Weight Can Relieve a Host of Painful Problems
The benefits of losing weight are documented in this latest study lead by a Michigan Medicine research investigator
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Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction: What’s Available, What Works
Learn about medication assisted treatments for opioid addiction such Naltrexone, Methadone, and Buprenorphine, including how they work and what to expect during treatment.
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Navigating the Holidays with a Chronic Illness [Infographic]
People with serious disease or health problems may struggle to enjoy the winter season. A Michigan Medicine expert offers tips to accommodate their needs.
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Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing: What to Know Before You Go
Read about the pros and genetic testing and some of the negatives of genetic testing, and how genetic screening tests assist in understanding disease risks.
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When CPAP Doesn’t Work: Surgery Offers Relief for Sleep Apnea Patient
Learn about maxillomandibular advancement, a surgery to treat sleep apnea that repositions the jaw and is ideal for patients who cannot tolerate CPAP treatment.