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Virtual “Urgent Care” May Lead to Higher Rates of Downstream Follow-Up Care, Study Suggests
Direct-to-consumer telehealth is a growing industry, especially for urgent care after business hours, but it may not prevent downstream appointments as much as hoped.
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A Few Hundred Dollars Makes a Difference in Use of Long-Lasting Birth Control
LARC use by women in high-deductible health plans rose faster than use by other women after Affordable Care Act cut cost.
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Despite Pandemic, Most Older Adults Haven’t Recorded Their Health Wishes
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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End-of-Life Care Remains Aggressive for People With Ovarian Cancer
Clinical guidelines have encouraged the integration of palliative care, yet medicine lags far behind its goals for ovarian cancer, especially for people of color
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People Gave Up on Flu Pandemic Measures a Century Ago When They Tired of Them – and Paid a Price
The deadly third wave of the 1918 flu shows what can happen when society prematurely returns to pre-pandemic life, a medical historian cautions.
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Buying your own health insurance has gotten a lot less expensive
Health insurance costs will go down for many people who buy plans on the federal Marketplace at Healthcare.gov thanks to the American Rescue Plan.
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LGBTQ+ Health: A Collaborative of Care
Michigan Medicine experts share how their work is contributing to gender-affirming and other forms of equitable health care for the LGBTQ+ community.
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Repurposing Tocilizumab in Scleroderma Patients May Prevent Early Lung Disease
A phase 3 clinical trial finds an anti-inflammatory drug used in rheumatoid arthritis can preserve lung function in patients with systemic sclerosis.
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The Non-Veteran Experience at VA hospitals
Non-Veterans admitted to VA hospitals in Southeast Michigan during the pandemic's surge had were overwhelming positive experiences, one study found.
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Watching the Big Dance? 4 Ways to Celebrate March Madness Safely
An emergency medicine physician offers tips to slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit hospitalizations.
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Who Gets a Shot First?
While supplies are limited, experts ponder how to get the COVID-19 vaccines to those who need them most.
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Medicaid Expansion Made Mouths Healthier, Study Finds
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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Researchers Examine Impact of Telehealth Adoption Among Michigan Primary Care Providers Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
A new study assesses the relationship between telehealth use among primary care practices across the state and preventable ER visits and hospitalizations.
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Conquering COVID-19 Disparities Among Communities of Color
A federal NIH grant supports work to promote COVID-19 research and inclusivity among African Americans and Hispanics/Latino populations.
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Leading the Way in Practical Treatment of COVID-19
A Michigan Medicine team has created online guidelines for therapies and practical treatments for COVID-19.