Michigan Medicine News Break

A Survey of Michigan nursing homes at start of coronavirus suggests great improvement since just before the H1N1 pandemic.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/nursing-homes-prepared-for-pandemics-but-covid-19-reveals-gaps See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Does COVID-19 impact pregnant people differently? Should pregnant people take extra precautions? More research is needed to better understand how the coronavirus affects pregnant people and babies. An OB/GYN weighs in about what we know and don’t know.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/12-things-to-know-about-covid-19-and-pregnancy See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

History shows the dangers of relaxing restrictions too soon in a pandemic. Easing up on “social distancing” steps too soon, and too quickly, could give the novel coronavirus a chance to race back into broad circulation. Serious cases, and deaths, could spike again, and waste all the progress that has been made so far.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/covid-19-curve-flattening-its-time-to-prevent-a-second-peak See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A collaborative for emergency departments across the state of Michigan is working to help its colleagues through various aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/emergency-departments-across-michigan-collaborate-on-covid-19-responseResources:MEDIC PPE InfographicMEDIC Supporting the COVID-19 Response Across Michigan See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As more and more hospitals across the U.S. admit patients with COVID-19, a Michigan team offers advice for doctors “drafted" for duties outside their norm.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/switching-gears-at-high-speed-for-hospital-covid-19-careResources:COVID-19 Continuing Medical Education Portal See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Researchers from the University of Michigan have developed a helmet solution to provide support for COVID-19 patients, protect health care workers and safeguard hospital systems.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/health-tech/repurposed-industrial-respirator-could-free-ventilators-for-covid-19-patients See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Being cooped up at home due to social distancing could put kids at higher risk of getting hurt. An expert offers tips for avoiding emergency room visits. With schools and daycare centers closed, many parents are working from home while making three meals a day, tending to home tasks and taking on teaching responsibilities. High on the list of challenges? Managing it all while still properly supervising rambunctious little ones.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/how-to-prevent-7-common-pediatric-injuries See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An endocrinologist with diabetes shares guidance on how to manage the condition during the pandemic. Uncertainty surrounding the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, may be especially unsettling for people who fall into the often mentioned “high risk” groups, such as those with diabetes.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/what-to-know-about-covid-19-if-you-have-diabetesResources:Diabetes 101: Taking Charge See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A patient with lupus weighs in on the COVID drug debate. Brian Joseph is no stranger to death. But life as a funeral director and a person living with lupus during the COVID-19 pandemic has given him pause. Mortuary services are considered critical services exempt from the shelter-in-place declarations designed to slow the spread of the disease. And recently the calls to his five funeral home locations in southeast Michigan have increased.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/pandemic-fight-over-plaquenil See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wellness expert offers guidance on how to protect your psychological and emotional well-being during the pandemic. In the midst of managing a situation like the COVID-19 outbreak, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and worried. Focusing on how to slow the spread of the virus is important for our physical health, however, identifying ways to manage our mental health is also crucial.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/5-ways-to-manage-your-mental-health-during-covid-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic could be particularly challenging for adolescents and teens who thrive on social connections and may be missing events like prom and graduation. As the school year abruptly comes to a halt for teenagers around the country, many may be mourning the loss of missed milestones.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/8-ways-to-help-teens-cope-social-distancing-bluesResources: Article: "After ’13 Reasons Why,’ a Spotlight on Teen Suicide Warning Signs"University of Michigan Depression Center See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As many look for ways to stay calm in the midst of an unprecedented health crisis, a Michigan Medicine dietitian shares some helpful strategies for sheltering in place.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/4-strategies-for-staying-healthy-a-quarantined-worldResources:Recipe: Mexican Stuffed Sweet PotatoesChair Workout Video: "Can't Stop The Feeling - Justin Timberlake""7 Minutes of Magic" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

There are no therapies proven to prevent or treat COVID-19 yet, but providers can help address symptoms while they continue researching new ideas.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/chloroquine-ibuprofen-and-beyond-doctors-discuss-latest-treatments-and-treatment-rumors-for See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The gastrointestinal system may be a victim of COVID-19 stress. Here, experts help to navigate those tummy troubles. That stomachache you feel with each update on the COVID-19 outbreak? It’s real. So, too, are the indigestion and the heartburn. They’re symptoms of stress that manifest in the emotive digestive system, the connection between the brain and the gut. Stress-related digestive troubles may be on the rise as people around the globe worry in the midst of a pandemic, experts warn.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/digestive-health/stress-from-covid-19-upsetting-your-stomach-7-self-comfort-tips-to-tryVIDEO: Diaphragmatic Breathing Demonstration from Michigan Medicine See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Michigan Medicine gastroenterologist discusses the latest GI-related research from Wuhan, China. A recent study conducted in Wuhan, China, and published by The American Journal of Gastroenterology, revealed that diarrhea can be an unrecognized symptom of COVID-19. The primary symptoms of the disease are generally defined as fever, cough and shortness of breath, with little research indicating gastroenterological effects associated with the condition.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/are-digestive-issues-a-symptom-of-covid-19 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A multidisciplinary team at Michigan Medicine has unveiled a new clinical approach to prenatal care for low risk pregnancies to help limit exposure to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).  For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/redesigning-prenatal-care-during-covid-19-pandemic See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) advances around the world, a growing number of researchers are using computational models to estimate this spread.For more information about this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/how-quickly-does-coronavirus-spread See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canceled blood drives across the country have driven the supply critically low, but demand is high and donor centers have new safety measures in place.“If you need to get out of the house, and you’re an eligible donor, this is the time to find a donor center near you and make an appointment,” he says. “It’s safe, they’re screening everyone who is walking through the door, and you can save a life.” - Robertson Davenport, M.D., Director of the Transfusion Medicine Program at Michigan Medicine.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/need-to-get-out-of-house-give-blood-its-needed-more-than-everFind your local Red Cross donor center here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/From the American Red Cross: What to know about Coronavirus and Blood Donation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

As the coronavirus keeps families homebound, a childhood development expert shares ways to have productive days together. Due to the spread of COVID-19, school and daycare closures are keeping families around the world home together in unprecedented numbers. You, along with millions of other parents, are now left wondering: How will I manage it all? For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/stuck-at-home-6-ways-to-keep-your-kids-healthy-and-happyLinks to resources mentioned in the episode:Twinkl.com Education.com CommonSenseMedia.org also has suggestions for what to watch, read and play when your kids are stuck indoors, as well as recommendations for free educational apps See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The news about coronavirus may leave some people feeling helpless, like there’s nothing to do but wait for the worst. But that’s not true. In fact, there are plenty of actions you can take to help those around you, and yourself – and to feel like you’re really making a difference.Sometimes in anxiety producing situations, it can make a big difference to feel like you’re taking action to help.For more information about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/feeling-helpless-about-coronavirus-10-things-you-can-doFor the articles mentioned in this episode on stress-reducing techniques, anxiety-reducing exercises, breathing techniques, and on self-care if you are a caregiver follow the hyperlinks here.Links to resources mentioned in the episode can be found here:The American Red CrossRed Cross guidance for donating blood during the coronavirus pandemicFind Your Local Food Bank at Feeding America211.orgUnited Way of Southeastern MichiganMeals on Wheels AmericaAnn Arb