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Two translational research social scientists offer six practical solutions to follow.
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Advance care planning, including living wills and powers of attorney, can help older adults express their health care wishes. The pandemic offers a chance for families and providers to have these conversations.
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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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While supplies are limited, experts ponder how to get the COVID-19 vaccines to those who need them most.
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A study finds almost 60% of adult patients who needed to be hospitalized for injuries eventually go back to work. Yet they’re more likely to be physically disabled and financially strained.
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Research says vaping cannabis may cause worse respiratory issues than e-cigarettes or smoking cigarettes or marijuana alone.
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Medicaid expansion in Michigan led to better oral health among enrollees, and some reporters this improved their ability to perform at work or seek a job.
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Almost a quarter of those undergoing common surgical procedures also smoke.
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A Michigan Medicine team has created online guidelines for therapies and practical treatments for COVID-19.
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Black, Hispanic and chronically ill adults over 50 are much more likely to say they’ll get the COVID-19 vaccine than before, showing a reduction in vaccine hesitancy in just three months.
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People with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia often receive medications for depression, anxiety, agitation, sleep problems, apathy and other behavioral issues. But combinations of three or more can be dangerous.
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Hearing loss often goes undetected, but many adults over 50 haven’t been screened or tested for hearing problems.
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COVID-related blood clots are a serious risk. Vascular experts continue to refine the best approaches to avoid dangerous thrombosis associated with coronavirus disease.
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A fast-tracked collaboration leads to an innovative modality for bringing learners into patient rooms, and sharing best practices and findings with far-flung colleagues.
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Researchers develop universal screening tool used during emergency care visits that reliably predicts an adolescent or teen’s suicide risk.