Shantell M. Kirkendoll

Kirkendoll was a previous Health Lab contributor and member of the public relations team.

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Ganesh S. Palapattu, M.D. to lead U-M department of Urology
The U-M Board of Regents announced the appointment of Ganesh S. Palapattu, M.D., FACS as chair of Michigan Medicine’s Department of Urology. He replaces outgoing chair David Bloom, M.D., who served for 12 years. Palapattu began his role on February 1.
Health Lab
Gene Therapy Treatment Targets Rare Mutation Tied to Blindness
: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.
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Many Women Get Unnecessary Mammograms Before Breast Reduction Surgery
Nearly one-third of younger women without a known cancer risk receive the screening before breast reduction surgery, a test that can do more harm than good.
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Tiny Digital ‘Tags’ Improve Eye Care by Tracking Every Step
A popular type of data collection is helping Kellogg providers make visits more meaningful for patients and reduce wait times.
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Study: Cost and Weight-Loss Potential Matter Most to Bariatric Surgery Patients
A survey examines what qualities patients look for when choosing a bariatric surgery procedure. But those needs might not align with their final decision.
University of Michigan Coach Jim Plocki
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U-M Coach Stays in the Game Thanks to Bone Marrow Transplant
Joining the bone marrow registry is the first step to being the cure for patients with blood cancers like leukemia
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See the Big House and save a life during University of Michigan donor event
Join one of the largest single-day blood drives on the University of Michigan campus and register as an organ and tissue donor during Be a Hero at the Big House, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 11.
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Aspirin After Knee Surgery Offers Effective Clot Prevention, Study Finds
Putting patients on aspirin following a knee replacement is a safe, cost-effective alternative to high-priced anticoagulants, U-M researchers find.
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Kellogg Eye Center expands comprehensive eye clinic in Brighton
Patients can now receive eye surgery and other ophthalmology care close to home at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center’s new state-of-the-art clinic in Brighton.
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Chiropractic Treatment and Vision Loss: Examining the Connection
In rare occurrences, forceful manipulation of the neck is linked to a damaging side effect: vision problems and bleeding inside the eye.
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Despite DEA Limits on Opioids, Prescriptions Still Rose
A new drug policy was meant to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Instead, prescriptions after surgery went up.
Dr. Home
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Study Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision Devices
Technology can enrich the lives of those with low vision but a Michigan Medicineresearcher says a policy change might address racial disparities in use of the devices
News Release
Vision and eye care in older adults
A new poll suggests that primary care providers could play an important role in promoting vision care for adults age 50 and older, especially for those most in need of eye exams, and those most sensitive to the cost.
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Cornea Transplant Brings New Outlook After Surprise Eye Injury
A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine.
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‘Any Age Is the Right Age’: A Push to Recruit Older Organ Donors
Just one-third of older Americans intend to donate their organs, a new study finds. The Study findings highlight a need to encourage older organ Donors.
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