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Each week on the Health Lab podcast, we share cutting-edge research, practical health information and inspiring stories of survival from Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center for the University of Michigan. Visit the Health Lab website where you can check out all of our content and subscribe to our Health Lab newsletters to receive the latest in health research and information to your inb... more

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People over 50 are growing older in a very different environment for LGBTQ+ people than the one they grew up in. Now, a new University of Michigan poll looks at what that means for both people over 50 who are LGBTQ+, and those who are not.

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Christy Garamiel
PhD, associate professor at the U of M School of Public Health and IHPI member who worked on the poll
University of Michigan, Institute for Health Policy and Innovation
Episode: LGBTQ+ Aging in America
Wesley Correll King
Postdoctoral fellow, involved in developing questions and analyzing findings
University of Michigan Population Studies Center
Episode: LGBTQ+ Aging in America
Jeffrey Cullgren
Poll director, MD, MPH, MS, associate professor of internal medicine at Michigan Medicine
University of Michigan, Michigan Medicine
Episode: LGBTQ+ Aging in America
Dr. Kelly Cha
Assistant professor in Dermatology, University of Michigan Health
University of Michigan Health
Episode: Re-Release: When is a mole suspicious?
Dr. Emily Abduller
Infectious disease physician and clinical associate professor of medicine at University of Michigan Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School / U-M Health
Episode: An expert's view on hantavirus
Dr. Sarah Muhedin
Child and adolescent psychiatrist at University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital and Director of the U of M Multidisciplinary Autism Program
University of Michigan Health CS Mott Children's Hospital
Episode: Re-Release: An Expert Answers Questions about Autism
Lindsay Adman
Senior author of the study; Associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Michigan Medical School; obstetrician-gynecologist at UFM Health
University of Michigan Medical School / UFM Health
Episode: Serious disparities persist in maternal death rates in the U.S.
Heather Burroughs
Pediatrician, Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine
Mott Children's Hospital, Michigan Medicine
Episode: Re-Release: 6 Tips & Tricks for Avoiding Ticks
Lorraine Washer
Lorraine Washer, MD, Professor of Internal Medicine and Medical Director of Infection Prevention at University of Michigan Health
University of Michigan Health
Episode: Updated: Measles immunization & prevention

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An expert's view on hantavirus
Q: Do people need to worry about travel plans if there's an outbreak?
The host points out that certain illnesses like norovirus or influenza on cruises or in flights are more common concerns than hantavirus, and urges not to overestimate hantavirus risk while staying informed about actual transmission dynamics.
An expert's view on hantavirus
Q: To start out, what is hantavirus?
Hantavirus refers to a group of viruses spread mainly by rodents, with different species in different regions; transmission often occurs via inhalation of dried rodent excreta, and some strains can be more or less deadly depending on geography and virus type.
Re-Release: An Expert Answers Questions about Autism
Q: Why is continued research on autism important?
Because access to services remains a major barrier, more research and funding are needed to improve services and ensure research aligns with the real-world needs of autistic individuals and communities.
Re-Release: An Expert Answers Questions about Autism
Q: What research is happening at the University of Michigan related to autism?
Research focuses on improving care across the lifespan, studying co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and scaling knowledge to physicians and providers; basic research is examining hundreds of genes implicated in autism.
Re-Release: An Expert Answers Questions about Autism
Q: What is Leucovorin and its status?
Leucovorin is an experimental treatment with limited studies showing modest improvements for some individuals; long-term safety and effectiveness are still being studied, and clinicians should discuss risks and benefits with families.

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Health-focused discussions center on cutting-edge research, public health insights, and practical health information drawn from Michigan Medicine. Episodes frequently feature physician-scientists and policy-minded researchers who translate complex studies into accessible takeaways for listeners, with a strong emphasis on disease prevention, treatment advances, and health equity. Noteworthy patterns include deep dives into specific medical conditions (from dermatology to infectious disease and maternal health), discussions of healthcare policy and coverage, and practical guidance for patients and families. The show often pairs clinical context with policy implications, making it valuable for healthcare professionals, researchers, hospital ad... more

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