Michigan Medicine News Break

Track and field star Sha’Carri Richardson’s medal-winning hopes were dashed when she tested positive for THC, the main intoxicating compound found in marijuana, disqualifying her from the Tokyo Olympics with a one-month suspension. The uproar that followed the announcement is the latest indication of shifting attitudes around cannabis, as more people, including world-renowned athletes, use cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes. For more information about this story visit An Olympic controversy: Do marijuana and athletics mix? (uofmhealth.org). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

During June of 2021, as many Americans started spending more time outside, physicians at Michigan Medicine diagnosed more Achilles ruptures than they did in all of 2020. With Achilles injuries, treating them early makes a huge difference. For the full text of the article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/achilles-injuries-skyrocket-as-america-returns-to-normal-heres-how-to-handle See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the first time in almost a century, experts release new pregnancy care recommendations that focus on tailoring care to individual patients.For the full text of the article, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/new-prenatal-care-guidelines-emerge-from-covid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

One hospital reports significant increase in medical admissions among adolescents with existing or newly developed eating disorders during pandemic. For more information about this story visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-hospitalizations-for-eating-disorders-spike-among-adolescents-during-covid See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Delta variant of COVID-19 is more transmissible and can cause breakthrough infections even in vaccinated people, but what does it mean practically for the vaccinated and unvaccinated, the immunocompromised and kids? An infectious disease expert explains what to know about the virus’ mutation now.For the full article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/what-delta-variant-means-for-covid-19-spread-and-vaccines See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Today we’re sharing a conversation that our Medical School’s Director of Admissions Carol Teener had recently with Dr. Deborah Berman. Dr. Berman has taken on an exciting new role at the Medical School, just as the process of selecting our next class of future doctors gets underway.For highlights from their conversation, please visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/med-u/what-does-it-take-to-get-into-michigans-medical-school-just-ask-new-dean See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

NOTE: This recording was recorded in May, when the article first published. Check the CDC's website for the most current updates.No matter where you fall on the mask spectrum, here are 11 things to know right now. https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/confused-about-latest-mask-rules-read See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While babies can’t receive the COVID vaccine themselves, they may still benefit from vaccine antibodies that pass through the placenta or breastmilk.For the full text of the article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/covid-19-vaccine-during-pregnancy-protects-newborns See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

While selecting nursery colors and baby names may be among your first thoughts after discovering you’re pregnant, there’s another important choice to make. Who do you want on your health care team for this 40-week journey? Three experts explain what you need to know before choosing your prenatal provider.For the full text of the article, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/womens-health/ob-gyn-family-physician-midwife-doula-which-pregnancy-specialist-right-for-you See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The cannabis-derived substance provides fewer side effects, with less potential for abuse.For the full blog post text, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/body-work/people-fibromyalgia-substituting-cbd-for-opioids-to-manage-pain See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Experts weigh in on how best to adapt to new mask-related policies.For the full blog post text, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/coping-anxiety-as-mask-mandates-lift See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has lowered the recommended age of colorectal cancer screenings from 50 to 45. Colorectal cancer cases have risen among the younger population over the past few decades.For more information about this story, visit https://michmed.org/v1NXk. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Why a false controversy about vaccine privacy and “passports” threatens to prolong the pandemic.For the full blog post text, visit: https://healthblog.uofmhealth.org/wellness-prevention/who-has-a-right-to-ask-if-youre-vaccinated See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

For the full text blog post, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/med-u/a-new-online-masters-degree-changing-gameLearn more about the HILS-Online graduate program: University of Michigan Health Infrastructures and Learning Systems Online Master of Science Program See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A wealth of evidence suggests these tests are often unnecessary, costly, and can lead to adverse effects. For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/routine-testing-before-surgery-remains-common-despite-low-value. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A study in cells and mice finds a compound that works with fewer side effects than opioids.For the full text of this story, visit: https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/lab-report/bodys-natural-pain-killers-can-be-enhanced See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

But they should: A cancer found in the throat is now the leading cancer caused by HPV, and 80% of those diagnosed are men.For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/few-young-adult-men-have-gotten-hpv-vaccine. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Almost a quarter of those undergoing common surgical procedures also smoke.For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/study-finds-high-prevalence-of-smoking-among-surgery-patients. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Clinical guidelines have encouraged the integration of palliative care, yet medicine lags far behind its goals for ovarian cancer, especially for people of color.For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/industry-dx/end-of-life-care-remains-aggressive-for-people-ovarian-cancer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

A study finds almost 60% of adult patients who needed to be hospitalized for injuries eventually go back to work. Yet they’re more likely to be physically disabled and financially strained.For more information about this story, visit https://labblog.uofmhealth.org/rounds/many-workers-return-to-their-jobs-after-being-hospitalized-for-injuries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.