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Released: 18-Mar-2019 11:05 AM EDT
Interventional cardiologist/investigator: Low-risk TAVR results 'one of the most groundbreaking days' in career for impact on patient care
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Stanley Chetcuti, M.D., co-author on the Evolut trial of low-risk TAVR/ interventional cardiologist at Michigan Medicine (University of Michigan) comments on importance of both late-breaking clinical trials re: low-risk TAVR (Evolut and Partner 3) at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions.

Released: 10-Jul-2018 5:05 PM EDT
U-Michigan Expert: Thai cave conditions pose health challenges after rescue
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

After spending nearly three weeks trapped in a cave, the rescued soccer players and their coach face a tough yet hopeful road to recovery. The miraculous rescue of 12 young soccer players and their coach from the Tham Luang caves of Thailand had millions worldwide breathing a sigh of relief this week. LISTEN UP: Add the new Michigan Medicine News Break to your Alexa-enabled device, or subscribe to our daily audio updates on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher.

Released: 13-Mar-2018 4:00 AM EDT
Why More Men Get Vasectomies During March Madness
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Requests for the procedure rise in March — when many men schedule downtime to watch basketball. A Michigan Medicine expert explains key facts.

Released: 30-Sep-2016 9:25 AM EDT
Big Data Brings Big Gains in Surgical Quality: Dr. Darrell Campbell
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

For 10 years, hospitals and surgical teams across Michigan have shared huge amounts of data about many of the operations they do, in an effort to learn from one another and improve together. Dr. Darrell Campbell of the University of Michigan leads the effort and calls it a victory for "measurement to improve, not measurement to judge."

Released: 3-Aug-2016 4:30 AM EDT
Some Olympic Doping Drugs May Have Legitimate Medical Uses
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As the world awaits the start of the 2016 Summer Olympics, doping in athletes remains a hot topic. Christopher Mendias, Ph.D., A.T.C., explains why the World Anti-Doping Agency regulates certain substances, how that’s changing and how some of these drugs may help rehabilitate injuries in everyday and elite athletes alike.

Released: 18-Jan-2012 12:00 PM EST
University of Michigan Experts Available to Discuss Impact of Diet on Diabetes
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Experts at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center are available to discuss the impact of diet on diabetes following the announcement that Southern chef Paula Deen has type 2 diabetes.

Released: 4-Mar-2011 3:00 PM EST
U-M Experts Available to Discuss Sudden Sports Death
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

While the cause of death of the Fennville, Mich. high school basketball player is unknown, an inherited heart condition makes the top of the list for possible causes. U-M experts are available to talk to media about HCM and why kids, young adults and children die suddenly from it.

Released: 5-Nov-2010 1:00 PM EDT
Experts Available for Veteran's Day Coverage
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As the nation recognizes Veteran’s Day on Nov. 11, the University of Michigan Health System has experts available to discuss the health and well-being of America’s troops. Read on for story ideas related to the work and sacrifices of the military.

Released: 16-Apr-2010 1:05 PM EDT
U-M Health System Childhood Obesity Expert Sources
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

As First Lady Michelle Obama launches initiatives to fight childhood obesity, physicians from the top-ranked University of Michigan Health System are available to discuss childhood obesity and what efforts are successful at keeping children healthy.

Released: 7-Dec-2009 12:00 PM EST
Holiday Tip Sheet from the University of Michigan Health System
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Reporters, producers and editors, here is our holiday gift to you: Story ideas that relate to the holidays, and some evergreen ideas that can help you fill the newspaper or broadcast during the slow news month ahead.

Released: 24-Jul-2009 3:00 PM EDT
Health Care Reform Experts at University of Michigan
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Physicians and health professionals from the University of Michigan are available to comment on health care reform.

Released: 22-Apr-2008 8:45 AM EDT
Expert Available to Comment on Heart Device Approval
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In the wake of Monday's approval of a new heart-assisting device, a University of Michigan cardiac surgeon who co-led the pivotal clinical trial of the device is available to comment on its significance and performance.


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