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New device offers hope to children with chest, spinal deformities
(03/05/07) The U-M C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital is the first in the state to offer a new device to help children born with a deformity of the chest wall or spine grow normally into adulthood. Called VEPTR, this implantable device is designed to mechanically stabilize and lengthen certain deformities of the spine and torso, allowing normal lung development and offering correction for some spinal conditions.
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Former NFL stars son tackles nerve disorder with help from U-M doctors
(12/04/06) When former NFL great Lomas Browns son Trey was born with brachial plexus palsy, a condition that affects the nerves passing from the neck to the arm, the family sought help from a unique multidisciplinary clinic at the University of Michigan. Today, Trey can use his arm for everyday activities, and is even able to throw a football in the yard with his dad.
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Cancer drug could cause exposed bone in jaw
(10/03/06) A type of drug used to strengthen bones when cancer has spread there may be linked to a side effect that involves deterioration of the jaw bone, according to two new reviews of cancer literature. The condition, called osteonecrosis of the jaw, is marked by exposed bone in the jaw and can lead to infection, inflammation and pain.
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Common childhood sports injury can lead to early onset of arthritis
(08/07/06) An ACL injury early in life could mean the onset of arthritis at a very young age. Researchers at the U-M Health System are hoping to identify the first signs of degenerative arthritis in young knees, to allow for early medical intervention and to slow progression of the disease.
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Boomers: It's not your grandma's hip replacement
(04/03/06) Advancements in hip replacement from the procedure itself to the variety of hip prostheses available and shortened recovery times have more and more baby boomers turning to surgery earlier in life to stay active and better their quality of life.
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Internet enhances doctor-patient interaction
(03/07/06) As more people turn to the Internet for health information, doctors can use it to improve the quality of office visits. But doctors and their patients should be aware of the advantages and potential pitfalls of communicating with each other online.
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Rapid genetic testing for eye disease
(09/15/05) Rapid genetic testing for eye disease is becoming a reality, thanks to a technology developed at the U-M Kellogg Eye Center. Scientists have created a first-of-its-kind test on a microchip array that will help physicians hone their diagnoses for patients with the blinding disease known as retinitis pigmentosa.
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Seniors: Not ready to slow down?
(04/01/05) While senior athletes are taking gyms and sports arenas across America by storm with the mentality and ambition of athletes half their age, their aging shoulders, knees and muscles may be paying the ultimate price.
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$3-million NIH grant for training in regenerative science
(11/11/04) University of Michigan scientists have received a $3-million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a new interdisciplinary program to train tomorrow’s leaders in regenerative science.
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Olympics have you inspired? Preventing sports injuries
(08/02/04) As the summer Olympics get underway, many of us will be inspired to run, jump, bike and swim just like our Olympic heroes. But some weekend athletes can exercise themselves into sports-related injuries. A sports medicine expert offers advice to wanna-be Olympians and weekend athletes.
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Employers can save by helping employees get more active
(06/10/04) Employers can save on health care costs by encouraging very overweight and obese sedentary employees to become more physically active, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Health Management Research Center.
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James Carpenter named new U-M Medical School department chair
(10/17/03) James Carpenter, M.D., who has been a member of the UMMS orthopaedic surgery faculty since 1990, has been approved by the U-M Regents to become chair of the Orthopaedic Surgery Department, effective October. 17.
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Built for the future of sports medicine: New U-M facility gives patients bigger, better options
(09/23/03) On Thursday, Sept. 25, MedSport, the UMHS comprehensive Sports Medicine Program, will be hosting an open house for its new facility at Domino's Farms. The event will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., at 24 Frank Lloyd Wright Dr., in Lobby A.
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Kids' backpacks may not cause back pain
(05/21/03) Backpacks have gotten a bad rap. For years, specialists have urged school children to lighten their loads, wear their backpacks on both shoulders and avoid lugging around those heavy school bags whenever possible.
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Women athletes more likely to injure a knee ligament than are men
(04/30/03) Women who participate in jumping and pivoting sports, such as basketball, volleyball, and soccer, are up to eight times more likely to rupture the anterior cruciate ligament of the knee than are same-size men participating in these same sports, according to a study in the May 2003 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
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A hip alternative for active patients
(04/08/03) For six year, the effects of osteoarthritis slowly wore away at the cartilage in Ernest Houghton's hip - forcing the once active 57-year-old jogger, tennis player and skier to give up many of the activities he loved. His life was ruled by intense pain and limited mobility, despite physical therapy and pain medications.
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Finding new ways to help kids with disabilities make friends
(03/10/03) It's not always easy for young children to make new friends. And for children with physical disabilities or chronic illnesses, the challenge of developing friendships can be even greater - especially if their disability prevents them from participating in certain social activities or their peers lack knowledge and understanding about their condition.
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Cutting back on summer injuries
(06/27/02) U-M pediatricians and nurses are taking steps this summer to help prevent lawn mower injuries by providing parents with safety tips.
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The thrill of winter sports - and the agony of injuries
(01/07/02) Don't let Olympic fever get in the way of cold-weather health and safety.
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A young athlete's knee injury today may lead to future pain, debilitation
(12/03/01) Proper sports conditioning is needed to protect adolescents from severe knee injuries.
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Big muscles now may mean big health problems later
(08/01/01) U-M physicians warn athletes about the harmful side effects of sports supplements and steroids.
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Summer sports dehydration: A potentially dangerous game
(06/27/01) An athlete's summer fun can quickly evaporate in the sun without proper hydration.
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Study affirms differences between sexes - at least when it comes to knees
(02/28/01) A U-M Health System study shows that female athletes may be at an even greater risk for a certain type of knee injury than their male counterparts due to the differences in the muscle structure around the knee.
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