Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

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How Reporting Hospital 'Close Calls' Helps Keep Patients Safe
A transparent and team-based approach helps identify problems and protect patients.
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Successful Clinical Trial for Peanut Allergy Treatment Spreads Hope
The results suggest that supervised doses of peanut protein powder, increased over time, could help protect against the consequences of accidental allergen exposure.
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Not Just for Olympians: How Trainers Help All Athletes
Strength and condition specialists in trainer roles map pathways to short and long term goals for athletes at all skill levels
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When Should a Child See a Dentist for the First Time?
Parents (and doctors, too) might differ on when dental care should begin. A Michigan Medicine pediatrician explains why screening early is best.
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One Medical Student’s Mission to Erase the Stigma of Depression
No doctor in training should be penalized for addressing his or her mental health, one U-M student says. How she and her school are working to change attitudes.
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12 Heart Attack Risk Factors You Can’t Ignore
What causes a heart attack? Discover twelve risk factors for a heart attack and find out lifestyle changes that can help lower your risk.
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A Doctor Explains What Makes a Heart Attack a 'Widowmaker'
What is a widowmaker heart attack? A Michigan Medicine cardiologist breaks down the symptoms, risk factors and treatment approach for this severe cardiac event.
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Millions More People Now Have High Blood Pressure. Why That’s a Good Thing
Under the new blood pressure guidelines, 100 million Americans have hypertension. Learn the causes of high blood pressure and find out how it is diagnosed and treated.
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Acne Scar Treatment Helps Transform Teen’s Look, Confidence
After being told skin damage from her severe acne couldn’t be reversed, a young woman sought answers — and found results — at Michigan Medicine.
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10 Great Children’s Books for Talking About Surgery, Sickness and Feelings
Storytime can provide more than entertainment; it’s a way to discuss difficult topics with your little ones. A Mott child life specialist shares several books that can help.
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Boosting a Key Protein to Help Bones That Won’t Heal
Read about how a powerful protein inside the body, Jagged-1 can naturally repair bone injuries and assist with jump-start the process of bone injury healing.
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Can My Child Be an Organ Donor? What Parents Should Know
Young organ donors offer a key lifeline to other sick children in need. But misconception and fear can cloud the idea of donation, a new poll has found.
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How Losing Weight Can Relieve a Host of Painful Problems
The benefits of losing weight are documented in this latest study lead by a Michigan Medicine research investigator
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Study: Weight Loss Reduces Pain Far Beyond Load-Bearing Joints
Read how people with obesity can reduce pain and other comorbid conditions - like depression - with weight loss.
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New Blood Test for Diagnosing Heart Attacks: A ‘Big Deal,’ with Caveats
A longtime blood test that measures the likelihood of a cardiac event has become more sensitive and more precise. Why doctors and patients should be cautiously optimistic.
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