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Pediatric Sepsis Cases 12 Times Costlier than Other Childhood Hospitalizations
CS Mott Children's Hospital study finds sepsis costs a total of $7.3 billion and disproportionately impacts vulnerable kids.
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Study Suggests Exercise After Concussion Improves Recovery
New study shows that supervised exercise could aid in faster recovery from sports-related concussions.
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Supporting Physician Moms in Breastfeeding Goals
Less than 1/3 of physician moms reach breastfeeding goals, but stronger policies could help hospitals around the country better support breastfeeding doctors.
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Should Doctors Accept Unvaccinated Children as Patients?
A new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds parents may seek new provider due to unvaccinated children at their doctor’s practice.
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Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in the NICU
Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.
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How a State’s Surgeons Cut Down on Opioids Without Putting Patients in More Pain
A Michigan-wide effort cut prescription size by nearly a third without increasing patients’ pain or decreasing their satisfaction.
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6 in 10 Kids Receive Opioids After Tonsillectomy, But Opioids May Not Prevent Complications
Approximately 60% of children receive an opioid prescription for post-operative pain following tonsillectomies, but a new study finds that opioids may not prevent complications.
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How Little We Know: Experts Document Lack of Research on Youth Firearm Injury
Hard data from researchers shows more youth firearm injury research must be done.
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1 in 75 New Moms Go on to Long-Term Opioid Painkiller Use
A new study on post-birth pain care patterns finds a decline in opioid prescribing, but also identifies opportunities for more non-opioid-based care.
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Taking Opioids for Chronic Pain May Make It Harder to Find Primary Care
“Secret shopper” study reveals 40 percent of primary care clinics will not accept a new patient who takes opioids on an ongoing basis, reducing their access to needed care
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Youth: Transgender People Should Use Bathroom They’re Most Comfortable In
Transgender rights continue to be under threat in several states, but a new study reveals that young people’s views may conflict with older Americans when it comes to bathroom policies affecting transgender individuals.
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Effort to Stop Revolving Door for Hospital Patients May Be Spinning Its Wheels
Hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients aren’t dropping any faster since penalties went into effect, suggesting the program may have hit its “floor” and casting doubt on expansion.
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U-M Pediatrician: Government Missed Opportunity to Improve Care for Children With Sickle Cell Disease
Michigan Medicine pediatrician says government missed opportunity to improve care for children with sickle cell disease
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Low-income, Less Educated Women Least Likely to Access Infertility Care
About 1 in 8 women report infertility in the U.S. – but women with higher incomes and education levels are significantly more likely to seek fertility treatment than other groups, according to a new study.
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Efforts to Improve Health Care Value Should Focus on Doing the Right Thing
As health care providers push to reduce low-value care, they should put more emphasis on assessing unintended consequences, listening to patients and providers, and measuring outcomes, a U-M-led review finds.