More articles about: infectious disease
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18 COVID myths dispelled by experts
Misinformation about COVID has spread in tandem with the virus and its variants. Michigan Medicine experts debunk myths about COVID vaccines, testing, illness, treatments and more.
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What is heart inflammation?
A Michigan Medicine cardiologist explains what heart inflammation is, how it affects the body and how it can be treated.
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This Alum Visited China at the Beginning of the Pandemic
What he learned may have helped save lives in the U.S.
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Better education needed about oral sex disease risk, poll of young people shows
Most teens and young adults underestimate sexually transmitted infection risk, and feel their generation needs better information.
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Suffering from surge stress? 9 things to do right now
COVID-related shame, guilt, apathy and stress are affecting many people, including those who have been careful to do everything right and still gotten sick. Tips for self-care during the omicron surge.
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Is Omicron really mild?
With the ballooning cases of COVID worldwide, an expert looks at what is known about the Omicron variant.
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Ivermectin Rx for COVID-19: Insurance coverage doesn’t match evidence
Study shows health plans paid most of the cost of ivermectin, despite drug’s lack of effect on COVID-19.
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Rising COVID-19 hospitalizations include more children in this surge, strain resources
Leaders at Michigan Medicine also announce new visitor restrictions at adult hospitals.
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Bare shelves in the blood bank means threat to patient care
A critical shortage of blood threatens the ability to do organ transplants and care for patients with cancer and injuries, so blood donors should make appointments immediately.
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How to navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised
It’s another holiday season during the COVID-19 pandemic, and with new variants circulating, tips on how to safely navigate the holidays if you’re immunocompromised are crucial.
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Form, function and a deadly fungus
A newly developed tool is studying the genetics underlying the emerging fungal pathogen, Candida auris.
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How to safely celebrate the holidays during COVID-19
Celebrating another holiday season during COVID means that safety guidelines continue to be crucial. Four expert-approved tips for reducing the risk of infection and illness.
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Pandemic stress weighs heaviest on least-healthy older adults
Many are feeling stressed by the pandemic, especially those with underlying health and mental health conditions. But others are finding ways to experience joy and public health messaging should help them understand better how to enjoy activities safely
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U-M Health leaders: COVID-19 surge keeping us from delivering lifesaving care, people dying at home
U-M Health canceling surgeries, reducing transfers due to high volume of COVID cases.
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Study of 24 U.S. hospitals shows onset of COVID-19 led to spike in sepsis alerts
The study highlights the importance of AI oversight to prevent alert fatigue, and the effects of “dataset shift” on widely implemented models.
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