Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

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Tiny Model Organisms Offer Big Insight for Researching Disease
Fruit flies are far more than a kitchen nuisance. Learn how the pests and other tiny critters are helping researchers find major clues to human disease.
Arvin George, M.D.
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New Prostate Cancer Treatment Offers Precision (and Fewer Side Effects)
Recently adjusted prostate cancer treatment guidelines based on new prostate research could affect two-thirds of men
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Breast Cancer in Men: What All Guys Should Know
One in eight men are diagnosed with breast cancer. Find out five facts about male breast cancer, including information on risk factors and how its treated.
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When Should I Take My Child to the Emergency Room?
A new poll finds that parents might rely on the hospital too often for minor issues. This primer for parents can help.
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Trusted ‘Ally’: App Guides Breast Cancer Patients Through Treatment
See how Michigan Medicine's Breast Cancer Ally smart phone app provides individualized information, resources and supportive tools to breast cancer patients.
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‘A Seat at the Table’: Why U-M’s Medical School Wants More Students with Disabilities
Doctors often care for people with disabilities, yet few physicians have one. U-M’s medical school recently altered its technical standards to better promote a longtime mission of inclusivity.
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When Should You Get a First Mammogram? It’s Personal
Varying breast cancer screening guidelines make deciding what age to get a mammogram confusing. Get some clarity from the experts at Michigan Medicine.
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The Cost of Chronic Pain [Infographic]
Chronic pain can be debilitating for some people. And nationwide data show the issue is larger than you might think.
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Kid with a Chronic Illness? 5 Tips for Parent-Teacher Teamwork
Experts at the Mott Children's Center share advice with parents for preparing their child's teacher and school manage their chronic illness should needs arise
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Harnessing the Power of Nanoparticles to Fight Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Microscopic nanoparticles could be the key to blocking bacterial proteins that cause infections to spread — technology with particular benefit to high-risk hospital patients.
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Urgent Care vs. the Emergency Room: What’s the Difference?
Learn the difference between urgent care and ER and find out where to go when you need treatment for colds, fevers, broken bones, burns, infections and more.
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Ripple Effect: How Hurricanes and Other Disasters Affect Hospital Care
Learn how natural disasters affect hospital systems, including why hospitalization rates increase and the impact of stress on patients and healthcare workers.
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The Real-Life ‘Walking Dead’: Binge-Watching Can Make You a Zombie, Study Finds
Learn how watching too much television can negatively effect your sleep and overall health, and get tips for binge watching responsibly from Michigan Medicine.
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‘Not Sandbox Teamwork’: Class Teaches True Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration
When students of medicine, nursing, dentistry, pharmacy and social work carry out patient care via group simulations, a new understanding of one another’s roles results.
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Parents’ Top 10 Children’s Health Concerns (and How to Handle Them)
Learn which health and safety issues parents are most concerned about and get advice for addressing cyberbullying, internet safety and more with your kids.
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