Michigan Medicine News Break

Babies who spend their first days or weeks of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit may not sleep as soundly as those who go home.Now, researchers are examining whether one simple difference could help soothe these infants to sleep: the sound of their mother’s voice. Read more by visiting our blog at https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/moms-voice-may-help-babies-sleep-better-nicu. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Children’s reactions during routine checkups can vary widely based on age and temperament. While some little ones remain calm, others are so distressed that efforts to calm them down dominate the visit. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/childrens-health/6-simple-ways-to-ease-childrens-fears-at-doctor See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Four in 10 parents say they are very or somewhat likely to move their child to a different provider if their doctor sees families who refuse all childhood vaccines, according to a new national poll. For more on this, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/should-doctors-accept-unvaccinated-children-as-patients. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An early clinical trial at U-M finds that a Wee1 inhibitor, combined with radiation and gemcitabine, is safe and potentially effective in pancreatic cancer treatment. For more on this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/new-drug-shows-encouraging-survival-results-for-pancreatic-cancer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Sixty percent of privately insured children undergoing tonsil removal received opioids –with average prescriptions lasting about six to 10 days – a new study finds. For more on this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/6-10-kids-receive-opioids-after-tonsillectomy-but-opioids-may-not-prevent-complications See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This eating pattern, which features cycles of fasting and eating, is making headlines as research confirms it’s not only what you eat, but when you eat, that matters in the struggle to lose weight. For more on this story visit https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/intermittent-fasting-it-right-for-you See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Examination of post-birth pain care patterns over time finds declines in opioid prescribing, but opportunities for more non-opioid-based care. For more on this story, visit www.UofMHealth.org/healthblogs See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dehydration, heat stroke and heat exhaustion are common health threats for athletes, especially if activities take place outside. For more on this post, and others like it, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/bones-muscles-joints/tips-for-keeping-student-athletes-safe-after-common-injuries See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A newly defined cancer gene combines The Fast and the Furious with TV's Fast N' Loud to drive more than a third of prostate cancers.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two-thirds of all pet owners say that having an animal helps them stay physically active. But for some older adults, time commitment, cost and allergies stand in the way. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/poll-pets-help-older-adults-cope-health-issues See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You don’t have to be an elite athlete to be at risk for torn tendons, and rates of injury seem to be on the rise. For more on this topic visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/tackling-torn-tendons See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Decongestants can pose a dangerous risk to people with hypertension. Try these other steps to safely treat a cold or allergies. For more on this story, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/why-high-blood-pressure-and-cold-meds-dont-mix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Thirty-five times more white patients than patients of color receive buprenorphine, and three-quarters of prescriptions go to those who pay cash or have private insurance. For more on this story visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/stark-racial-financial-divides-found-opioid-addiction-treatment See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A Michigan Medicine expert explains what we know and don’t know about the hormone supplement that’s growing in popularity. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/are-melatonin-supplements-safe See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A few more hours of shut-eye can make a big difference for kids, especially during back-to-school season. For more information on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/school-night-bedtime-tips-every-parent-should-know See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New research shows parental reactions to picky eating can have long-term effects, for better or worse. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/got-a-picky-eater-try-these-11-tips-at-table See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Some cancer medications can also pose dangerous cardiovascular risks. Trained specialists can help patients find the safest treatment and monitor for side effects. For more information please visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/heart-health/how-cancer-treatment-and-heart-disease-are-connected See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A potential concussion brings questions and sometimes confusion. A Michigan Medicine sports neurologist debunks several myths about the injury.To learn more about this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/brain-health/8-common-misconceptions-about-concussions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Weight loss can do more than reduce joint pain in people who are overweight, a new study has found. Other big health improvements can happen, too. For more on this story visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/health-management/how-losing-weight-can-relieve-a-host-of-painful-problems See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A disease the federal government declared “eliminated” nearly two decades ago is surfacing again. Here’s why — and what to do: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/whats-causing-2019-measles-outbreak-symptoms-perfcon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.