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Concern about safety is main reason many Detroiters aren't getting vaccinated
A University of Michigan survey reveals more.
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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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COVID-19 variants explained
Variants of SARS-CoV-2, the virus behind COVID-19, continue to emerge. Michigan Medicine experts explain what that means for COVID vaccine efficacy and current treatments.
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Children’s mental health during the pandemic
Children and teens are struggling with more mental health concerns even as the pandemic recedes in the U.S. Experts describe some of the key things parents and providers should look out for.
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Weighing the risks and benefits of organs donated for transplant
Although numerous safeguards are in place, there is a small chance that a potential organ donor can have an undetected infection such as Hepatitis B, C or HIV, and pass that infection on to a transplant recipient.
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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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Teamwork saves lives: COVID-19 hospital network shares key lessons to improve care
Hospitals across Michigan pooled COVID-19 patient data to reduce variation and improve outcomes in care, including antibiotic use, mortality risk prediction and VTE prophylaxis.
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Poll finds risky drinking patterns in older adults during pandemic
Pandemic alcohol use has gotten a lot of attention but new poll data show problematic drinking by many older adults.
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Finding the rainbow in the storm: VA care for non-veterans with COVID-19
Non-veterans with COVID-19 found themselves in veterans’ hospitals during the past year, setting a precedent for future national crises.
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What will it take to get more of the U.S. vaccinated against COVID-19?
Prizes, lotteries, discounts and freebies for COVID-19 vaccination may help overcome vaccine hesitancy and reward the vaccinated too
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On the Fence about the COVID-19 Vaccines?
Experts answer lingering questions.
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If I’m Immunocompromised, Should I Keep Wearing My Mask Once I’m Vaccinated?
Immunocompromised people may have lower efficacy rates of protection against COVID-19 after vaccination. Herd immunity from the immunocompetent remains essential to helping protect this population.
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Coping with Anxiety as Mask Mandates Lift
No-mask anxiety and concerns about returning to ‘normal’ life even after COVID vaccination are affecting many as CDC guidelines change to allow fewer pandemic restrictions.
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Pandemic Shows Essential Role of ECT Treatment for Severe Depression
Electroconvulsive therapy or ECT for severe depression and catatonia is an aerosol-generating procedure but new data show it should be allowed to continue in pandemics as an essential procedure.
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Nearly Half of COVID-19 Patients Left Hospital in Worse Physical Condition
The results fill in a knowledge gap about how patients recover from the disease.