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Addressing health care inequality
Health Lab - July 12, 2024 18:23 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsAn expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of...
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Re-Release: Period Poverty and the Need to Make Menstruation Products Easier to Access
Health Lab - June 28, 2024 15:34 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on April 26, 2024. A survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab i...
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Worry and anxiety is impacting falling asleep for kids
Health Lab - June 21, 2024 17:05 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsCertain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic med...
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Re-Release: Study Shows Medical Marijuana Use Decreased in States with Legalized Recreational Use
Health Lab - June 07, 2024 12:24 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode originally aired on April 19, 2024. The number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan...
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New research launched to address health disparities in abnormal menstrual bleeding and anemia
Health Lab - May 31, 2024 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA $5.6 million grant helps launch research to improve screening and treatment for a gynecologic disorder disproportionately impacting Black and Hispanic populations. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the...
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Presenting: The Fundamentals
Health Lab - May 24, 2024 12:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsToday on Health Lab, we are sharing an episode of The Fundamentals, another podcast from the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network that just launched its second season earlier this month. On this episode of The Fundamentals: "Cannabis and psychedelics: stigmatized substances or powerful therapeutic...
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Re-Release: Study finds bipolar disorder surpasses smoking in mortality risk
Health Lab - May 17, 2024 14:10 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode originally aired on January 12, 2024. A large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found her...
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Re-Release: Access to Plan B coincides with a drastic decrease in emergency contraception-related ER visits, study shows
Health Lab - May 10, 2024 21:38 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on February 16, 2024. U.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Healt...
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Breakthroughs in Personalized Medicine for Rare Kidney Disease
Health Lab - May 03, 2024 16:26 - 2 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe NEPTUNE match study builds kidney atlas. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical center for the University of Mi...
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Period Poverty and the Need to Make Menstruation Products Easier to Access
Health Lab - April 26, 2024 18:49 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA survey focused on how much people in their teens and early 20s know about periods and their experience and attitudes around “period poverty”. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Dep...
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Study Shows Medical Marijuana Use Decreased in States with Legalized Recreational Use
Health Lab - April 19, 2024 18:16 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe number of patients using cannabis for medical purposes has increased more than 600 percent since 2016. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Me...
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Re-Release: How AI is helping to predict death and complications after heart procedures
Health Lab - April 05, 2024 17:10 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on January 19, 2024. It showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here. The transcript fo...
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Re-Release: The 3 S's of Seizure First Aid
Health Lab - March 29, 2024 13:17 - 5 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on 10/20/2023. For kids with epilepsy, seizures can strike at any time. Here’s what you can do to help. Educational resources for epilepsy and seizures Epilepsy Foundation Training and Education Michigan Medicine Comprehensive Pediatric Epilepsy Care Visit Health La...
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Re-Release: A smart watch that could help your heart
Health Lab - March 22, 2024 12:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode originally aired on December 15, 2023. The device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michig...
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Managing Chronic Pain for Patients with Long COVID
Health Lab - March 15, 2024 15:23 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsTherapies for pain conditions like fibromyalgia provide clues for helping those with long COVID. Michigan Medicine resource for patients with post-acute sequelae of COVID-19, also known as long COVID. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. ...
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Investigating How Dermal Injections Impact Aging Skin
Health Lab - March 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical cente...
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Investigating How Dermal Injections Impact Aging Skin.
Health Lab - March 08, 2024 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA new study examines dermal injections and their impact on skin aging. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic medical cente...
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Re-Release: New Research on Gender-Affirming Testosterone and Fertility
Health Lab - March 01, 2024 16:17 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on 11/10/23. Evidence can help inform fertility care for transgender and gender diverse people who wish to become parents. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicin...
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Re-Release: Saying Goodbye to UTIs
Health Lab - February 23, 2024 15:19 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on 12/8/23. Urinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communicati...
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Access to Plan B coincides with a drastic decrease in emergency contraception-related ER visits, study shows
Health Lab - February 16, 2024 15:54 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsU.S. emergency departments see 96% fewer visits, $7.6 million less in medical costs after FDA approval of over the counter emergency contraception. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine...
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Re-Release: Increased Travel Barriers Make it Harder to Access Gender-Affirming Care for Trans Youth
Health Lab - February 09, 2024 14:22 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired in July 2023. Rapid state law changes mean 1 in 4 youth now live more than 4 hours from the closest clinic that could provide medications and hormones, and 1 in 4 clinics must stop offering this service. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this...
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Re-Release: A new pill for postpartum depression
Health Lab - February 02, 2024 18:39 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe fast-acting pill, paired with psychosocial treatment, offers a comprehensive treatment plan, but price concerns remain. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communica...
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Re-Release: The Importance of Keeping Your Teeth Healthy During Pregnancy
Health Lab - January 26, 2024 16:20 - 4 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on September 22, 2023. Oral care is important, and your prenatal care should involve a trip to the dentist. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of...
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How AI is helping to predict death and complications after heart procedures
Health Lab - January 19, 2024 18:17 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsIt showed high levels of accuracy at predicting death, major bleeding events and the need for blood transfusion. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The BMC2 Probability of Events Following PCI application can be found here. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab i...
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Study finds bipolar disorder surpasses smoking in mortality risk
Health Lab - January 12, 2024 17:01 - 8 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA large study shows having bipolar disorder is associated with a four- to six-fold risk of dying prematurely, suggesting more preventive efforts needed. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Med...
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The parallel market of hemp-derived alternative cannabis products, and the potential harm they pose
Health Lab - January 05, 2024 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsA lack of regulation around CBD, Delta-8 and other cannabinoids could open up consumers to harm. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is ...
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Re-Release: What DNA Can Tell Us About Dog Evolution
Health Lab - December 29, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on September 8, 2023. The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department o...
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Re-Release: It's COVID Vaccine Season, Time to Get Your Shot
Health Lab - December 22, 2023 13:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThis episode first aired on October 6, 2023. It’s not a booster, it’s a new vaccine just in time for respiratory infection season. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of C...
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A smart watch that could help your heart
Health Lab - December 15, 2023 11:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsThe device would be the first clinical-grade, diagnostic wrist-worn device for long term Afib monitoring. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Med...
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Saying Goodbye to UTIs
Health Lab - December 08, 2023 16:10 - 7 minutes ★★★★ - 5 ratingsUrinary tract infections are a pain. A doctor explains how to banish them for good. Visit Health Lab to read the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Health Lab is brought to you by the Michigan Medicine Department of Communication. Michigan Medicine is the academic ...