What to Do When Your Teen Asks for a Tattoo
An adolescent medicine physician offers tips on handling the big question — and how to address issues of safety and self-restraint.
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Treating Nerve Pain After Chemotherapy: An Option That Works
The antidepressant duloxetine has been found to help relieve neuropathic pain, a tingly feeling felt by many cancer survivors
How Biologic Injections Help Treat Severe Asthma
A Michigan Medicine pulmonologist explains why biologics are becoming a valuable option for some asthma patients.
It’s Now OK to Perform CPR on People with Ventricular Assist Devices
New evidence shows CPR gives VAD patients in cardiac arrest a 50 percent chance of survival. Learn what to do if an emergency arises.
Metabolic Fitness Program Inspires ‘Complete Lifestyle Change’
Learn how a comprehensive Michigan Medicine wellness program helped an ailing patient develop healthful habits and a new outlook on life.
What Patients Should Know About Long-Acting Reversible Contraception
Several methods of long-acting and reversible birth control are safe and highly effective. Three Michigan Medicine experts discuss the options.
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Metabolic Fitness Program Inspires ‘Complete Lifestyle Change’
Learn how a comprehensive Michigan Medicine wellness program helped an ailing patient develop healthful habits and a new outlook on life.
How Living Kidney Donation Works
The most commonly donated organ from living people has a high transplant success rate and little risk to the giver.
What Moms-to-Be Should Know About Prenatal Genetic Testing
Many parents choose to know if their unborn child might have birth defects. A Michigan Medicine genetic counselor explains the tests that can inform them.
Migraine Nightmare Sparks Successful Photography Career
An extended stay in Ann Arbor inspired a migraine patient to become a professional photographer. Learn more about his art and new outlook on life.
Wellness Program Takes Patient from Fearful to Physical Fitness Fanatic
A supervised diet and exercise program helped a retired woman combat two serious health conditions. She spoke about her life-changing journey.