More articles about: Urgent Care
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Why is Appendicitis Not Always Diagnosed in the Emergency Department?
A new study examines the factors associated with a potentially missed diagnosis of appendicitis in children and adults in the emergency department.
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In Sickness and in Health
After a mother’s sudden diagnosis of stage 4 lung cancer, one family, along with staff at Michigan Medicine, came together to focus on love.
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A Voice of Hope: One Patient’s Journey to Speak Again After House Fire
Michigan Medicine Otolaryngologist Dr. Norman Hogikyan helped 22-year-old Madison Marciniak breathe easy again after surviving a house fire.
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Head-to-Head Comparison Finds Three Anti-Seizure Drugs Equally Effective for Severe Form of Epilepsy
Three anti-seizure medications found equally effective for treating a severe form of epilepsy in new clinical trial.
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How Effective is Body Cooling in Patients that Experience Cardiac Arrest?
Michigan Medicine researchers initiate a nationwide clinical trial with hopes of discovering the effectiveness of body cooling on patients who experience a cardiac arrest.
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Study: Helping Some Infants with Fevers Avoid Painful Tests in the ER
Study finds less invasive tests could still detect serious infections in infants.
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8 Health Care Questions to Discuss with Your College-Bound Teen
The University of Michigan’s chief health officer recommends covering these key areas to help your teen take charge of their own health care.
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Research into Innovative Treatment Ideas for Traumatic Brain Injury
With new funding, Michigan Medicine’s Michigan Center for Integrative Research in Critical Care will explore innovative treatment ideas for traumatic brain injuries.
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Doctor Finds Grill Brush Bristle Lodged in Woman’s Throat for Months
Grill brush danger manifests after Michigan woman ingests wire bristle and must have it surgically removed.
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SAEM 2019: Gun Safety, Over Testing and More
Michigan Medicine experts highlighted new research during the keynote address and plenary session at the annual Society for Academic Emergency Medicine Annual Meeting.
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Patient Visits Higher at Rural Emergency Departments
A new study found that rural emergency department visits grew by 50 percent during a 12-year timeframe, suggesting that rural emergency departments serve as safety nets for many patients.
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4 Ways to Stay Safe During the Big Winter Storm
As frigid temperatures and snow hit, one emergency medicine physician offers easy tips to protect you and your loved ones.
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When Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.
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Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between urgent care and ER and find out where to go when you need treatment for colds, fevers, broken bones, burns, infections and more.
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Don’t Let These 7 Dangerous Foods Spoil Your Picnic
These 7 foods, when not handled properly, can be a food safety nightmare at your BBQ or picnic. Learn how to picnic safely all summer long.