Listen Now

New primary care models, increased access to medications and surgery, and more clinical training may help more patients.  Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. This episode first aired in August 2022. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pediatrician answers top questions about the updated coronavirus vaccine authorized for children ages six months to six years. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study finds those who had gender-affirming therapies were less likely to have sleep disorders, suggesting a possible protective effect. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For some people who menstruate, it’s more than just premenstrual symptoms.  Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the New Year, we are sharing this re-release of 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings to celebrate safely. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent study finds shared genetics between two inherited diseases of the arteries. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A psychiatrist discusses the barriers to seeking help for alcohol use disorder and how to overcome them.  Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black adults treated at advanced heart failure centers received potentially life-changing therapies, such as transplants and heart pumps, about half as often as white adults, possibly due to racial bias, a small National Institutes of Health-supported study has found.   Visit our blog for the full story. Please note that this article was adapted from a NIH release. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Content warning: This episode discusses research related to sexual assault. The rise in people seeking emergency medical care after sexual assault outpaces the growth of law enforcement reporting, a new study suggests. Researchers suggest potential factors behind the increase could include societal de-stigmatization of sexual assault as well as changes in how emergency medicine providers code for it, and the increasing prevalence of sexual assault in the U.S. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. Study cited: “Trends in US Emergency Department Use After Sexual Assault, 2006-2019,” JAMA Network Open. DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.36273 The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being pregnant changes your body, with your feet being no exception.  Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you heard about period underwear? The new technology makes periods easier and more comfortable to manage, but are they right for you? An OB-GYN shares 5 facts to know before buying a pair. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Study suggests that the overexpression of cochlear neurotrophin-3 can help prevent the loss of hearing. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Regional hospitals offer communities tools to improve disaster preparation for children, particularly those with health needs and disabilities. Learn more about Region V for Kids (formerly EGLPCDR) here. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new paired booster offers more protection from the omicron variant. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vaccination is especially important for vulnerable groups. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The VA’s efforts to reduce use of risky antipsychotic medications in its nursing homes succeeded – but use of other medications with less evidence behind them rose. Visit our blog for the full story. The transcript for this episode can be found here. The Michigan Medicine News Break is a part of the Michigan Medicine Podcast Network. You can subscribe to the Michigan Medicine News Break podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.