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Your heart does a lot of work to keep the body going. Learn about the organ’s amazing power and the functions of its many parts.
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The connection between cancer treatment and heart disease is gaining more attention from researchers and specialists. Cardio-oncologists can work with cancer treatment patients to recommend preventive measures, address cardiac complications, and monitor t
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Dry macular degeneration occurs when cells of the macula begin to thin and break down. It is characterized by drusen buildup and typically worsens over time. Wet macular degeneration happens when abnormal blood vessels grow in the back of the eye.
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A new survey examines families’ concerns about the facilities — and how proximity to schools, churches and day care centers could affect their children.
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Study: 1 in 7 children and teens have at least one treatable mental health disorder; treatment and prevalence rates vary considerably by state.
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Approximately 2 in every 1,000 people have supraventricular tachycardia, a type of arrhythmia that can often be cured.
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Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.
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: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.
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A recent measles outbreak in Washington state proves that measles isn’t gone for good. Learn about measles symptoms and how to prevent future measles outbreaks.
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Advance planning and clear communication can make the exchange go more smoothly for travelers with the implanted medical device.
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AMD affects the eyesight of millions. A Michigan Medicine specialist offers easy ways to help slow or prevent the disease.
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A new Mott poll examines how parents help their kids avoid the virus. Learn more about prevention strategies that work.
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HIPEC, a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy, gave Melissa Hough peace of mind after hundreds of cysts were removed from her abdomen.
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The minimally invasive procedure to fix “short circuits” in his heart has restored a U-M professor’s confidence in living an active life.