Michigan Medicine News Break

Swollen lymph nodes, a possible side effect of the vaccine, could raise unnecessary concerns if they appear on your screening exam. An expert explains why waiting a few weeks after your shot to get your next mammogram may be prudent.For more information about this story, visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/covid-vaccines-and-mammograms-what-you-need-to-know-about-timing-your-imaging. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Southeast Michigan’s Middle Eastern and North African population face significant barriers to achieving optimal health.For more, visit https://michmed.org/v1PV3. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Michigan Medicine team’s online guidelines have been viewed more than 30,000 times by providers in 150 countries since the beginning of the pandemic.For the full article, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/leading-way-practical-treatment-of-covid-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nearly every state has reported cases of a rare, but potentially life-threatening, COVID-related inflammatory illness affecting children.For the full article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/mis-c-covid-related-condition-parents-need-to-know-about See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two gastroenterologists weigh in on the most effective evidence-based ways to treat the complex disease. For the full article, please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/how-to-best-manage-crohns-disease See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson – with more COVID vaccines available, does it matter which one you get? An expert on COVID variants discusses the available vaccines. For the full article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/covid-vaccines-does-it-matter-which-one-you-get See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A new study finds encouraging associations between flu shots and less severe COVID infections.For the full article, please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/flu-shot-associated-fewer-less-severe-covid-cases See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An immunologist explains how the vaccine trains your immune system to fight the coronavirus. ‘For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-happens-after-you-get-covid-19-vaccine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The majority of parents support teen’s involvement with demonstrations about racism and police reform, but some may need to expand conversations in advance, expert says.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/national-poll-more-teens-participating-protests-against-racism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As cold weather approaches, a gastrointestinal psychologist shares best practices for navigating life during the COVID-19 pandemic.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-protect-your-mental-and-physical-health-holiday-season See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An infectious disease expert discusses the latest treatments for COVID-19.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/covid-19-therapies-where-are-we See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A study finds that an estimated 170,000 people who are transgender in the United States may access hormones from friends, online or other non-licensed sources, which poses health and safety risks. From the article: "Researchers evaluated national data and found that 84% of the 27,715 respondents were interested in using hormones, while only 55% were using hormones. Overall, 3,362 (15%) of respondents were uninsured, compared with about 13% of all Americans at the time of the survey in 2015. Among insured respondents, 21% reported that their claims for gender affirming hormones were denied."For the full story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/underinsured-transgender-americans-more-likely-to-turn-to-riskier-sources-for-gender See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You wake up one morning feeling under the weather. While in previous years you may have chalked up a sore throat or body aches to a run-of-the-mill cold or flu, this year’s COVID-19 pandemic adds a new element of concern to getting sick. An expert offers advice for those worried sick about their symptoms.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/cold-flu-or-covid-19-heres-how-to-tell-difference See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Problems with her placenta inspired physician Courtney Townsel to specialize in helping others understand the high risk pregnancy conditions that impact this vital organ. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/5-placenta-issues-every-woman-should-know See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Seeing, hearing or perceiving things that aren’t really there may seem like something to hide, but seeking help early can make a big difference. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/distorted-reality-what-to-do-about-early-signs-of-psychosis See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experts advise on how to celebrate without putting yourself, and your loved ones, at risk. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/how-to-have-a-safe-holiday-season-during-covid-19-pandemic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A social worker shares coping strategies to help patients deal with the stress of health challenges. For more information about this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/11-hidden-hardships-only-patients-understand-and-ways-to-cope See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For those able to work remotely, experts say it’s a good time to address your sleep habits to improve your health.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/still-working-from-home-try-these-5-tips-improve-your-sleep See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Try these modifications to help keep the Halloween spirit alive.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/5-ways-to-have-a-safe-halloween-during-covid-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Now that we know more about the coronavirus, this is the time to stay the course to prevent infections and buy time until vaccines are ready, expert says. For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/curve-fattening-not-flattening-what-can-we-do See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.