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Timely Interventions Help Spot Signs of Teen Dating Violence
Dating violence is a significant concern for many teens. Timely interventions in an emergency room can help spot signs of teen dating abuse.
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Cost, Coverage and More Drive Hearing Aid Inequality
A national study finds major variations in hearing aid use by race, income and education — but VA insurance coverage levels the playing field.
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Risks, Outcomes Differ Depending on Breast Reconstructive Surgery Type
In a new study of breast cancer patients who had breast reconstruction, researchers examine complications across the different types of surgeries.
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Personalized Online Help for Dementia Caregivers Shows Promise
An online tool designed to help people care for loved ones with dementia, and avoid or minimize the troubling behaviors that the condition can spark, has had a promising initial test run.
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What Doctors Wear Really Does Matter to Patients
A new study reveals that how doctors dress affects patient satisfaction with their care. See the results, including how patients think doctors should dress in various healthcare settings.
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Video Conferencing Helps PCPs Improve Liver Disease Care, Survival Rates
See how video conferencing is helping PCPs improve liver disease care and increase survival rates for patients living in rural communities.
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Unsure About tPA to Treat Stroke? Call an Expert
Intervention in the emergency department for stroke is complicated. An emergency department physician suggests actions care teams can take to be ready.
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Cellphones at Summer Camp: Research Explores the Effects
A new study probes the benefits and drawbacks of digital media use among child and teen campers.
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Sex After 65: Poll Finds Gender Differences, Lack of Communication
Most older Americans are satisfied with their sex lives, but frequency varies by age, health and other factors. And not many consult their doctors about sex-related problems.
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Will Uterine Fibroid Surgery Become Obsolete?
Nearly two-thirds of women experience fibroids by age 50, but many may not be aware of nonsurgical treatment options. A U-M expert debates this issue at a national meeting.
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Hearing Aids Linked to Fewer Hospital and ER Visits by Older Adults
Many older adults with severe hearing loss don’t have hearing aids, but those with them typically use less costly types of health care, a new study finds.
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Should States Support Pregnant Teens and Their Babies?
Most adults in national poll agree that their states should provide health-related support for pregnant teens but with limitations.
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Taking Hepatic Encephalopathy Screening to a Larger Patient Population
A new review suggests it’s time to road test the point-of-care screening tools doctors use to identify brain dysfunction in patients with advanced liver disease.
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Predicting C. Diff Risk with Big Data and Machine Learning
A new model analyzes a wealth of information to better predict which patients are more prone to the dangerous infection.
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A VA Hospital Tradition You May Not Know: The Final Salute
When a veteran dies at the VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System, a powerful send-off accompanies their passing. The shared effort involves care teams and fellow patients.