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New prenatal care guidelines emerge from COVID
For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.
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Genomic test could help predict aggressive disease in men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer
An analysis of patient data from across Michigan found scores from the Decipher Biopsy test independently aligned with outcomes.
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Parents split on whether to vaccinate younger kids against COVID
3 in 4 parents say their child’s doctor will influence their decision about getting kids vaccinated against COVID, but many haven’t had the conversation.
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10 reasons to put the COVID-19 vaccine on your back-to-school list
Starting the COVID-19 vaccination process in July and August can prepare teens and young adults for a safe school year and protect children who can’t be vaccinated.
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Antibiotic prescriptions for kids plummet during pandemic
Study finds declines in prescription drugs dispensed to children during COVID-19, including infection-related medicines and some used for chronic diseases.
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Novel autoantibody adds fuel to COVID-19 “firestorm” of inflammation, blood clots
The finding will likely help physicians develop targeted therapies for future COVID patients.  Pull Quote text (255 max): “Studying these COVID-induced antibodies will also teach us about the mechanisms of autoimmunity in general, espe
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Focusing on the woman, not just the disability, could improve reproductive care
What researchers learned is being used to create the first patient-reported outcome measures for reproductive health in this population.  
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COVID vaccine reduces risk of severe illness in pregnant women, protects newborns
New research shows pregnant people who are vaccinated against COVID-19 are passing on that protection to their newborns, providing babies some immunity to Sars-CoV-2 before they enter the world.
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Study: Hospitalizations for eating disorders spike among adolescents during COVID
One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic.
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What parents need to know about healthcare proxy accounts for kids 11 and up
When children turn 11, parents lose full access to their online health records because of Michigan state privacy laws. Learn what to expect and why it’s important.
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Spotting delays in children’s developmental milestones
While a quarter of parents have worried about their child’s development, some turn to the web, family and friends or social media instead of a doctor.
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One-third of older Americans delayed health care over COVID concerns
Worries about getting exposed to coronavirus in health care settings has led older adults to delay care during the pandemic.
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5 ways to reset your relationship with screens
Increased screen time was essential for survival during the COVID pandemic. Now that the world is reopening, how can we reestablish healthy boundaries for screen time at home?
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A prescription to ward off cognitive decline – without medication
Exercise, mnemonic strategies, neuromodulation; A psychologist with expertise in dementia shares what the science tells about improving memory and thinking without drugs.
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Tens of Thousands of Women Turn to the Emergency Room for Fibroid Symptoms
Study suggests that many women using emergency care for fibroids may be better served in alternative health care settings.