Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

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Explore the Inside of an Ambulance with This 360-Degree Video
What happens inside an ambulance? A paramedic explains how young patients are transported to the hospital.
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LASIK vs. PRK: Which Vision Correction Surgery Is Right for You?
Both eye surgeries have the same intent — though they are different. A Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist explains how he helps patients make the best choice.
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What It Takes to Become a Genetic Counselor
Advances and public interest in genetic testing have surged, leading to increased demand for genetic counselors. Learn how U-M’s robust training program reviews applicants.
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What These 10 Studies Taught Us About Opioid Addiction in 2017
Revisit U-M work from 2017 that is helping clinicians manage — or limit — opioid prescriptions so patients can avoid misuse and addiction.
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Before Hiring a Holiday Baby Sitter, Check This List Twice
Got a new (or last-minute) sitter? Follow these tips to make the exchange safe and stress-free for everyone.
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Advice for First-Year Medical Students: 5 Takeaways from Michigan M2s
How do you survive your first year of medical school? Having the right strategies and mindset can help. Here, second-year students offer tips for those just starting out.
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Don’t Let These 6 Toy Hazards Spoil the Holidays
Gift giving is a joyous seasonal event for many families. Follow these tips to keep all ages merry and safe.
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Navigating the Holidays with a Chronic Illness [Infographic]
People with serious disease or health problems may struggle to enjoy the winter season. A Michigan Medicine expert offers tips to accommodate their needs.
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Pros and cons of LASIK: Are the risks worth the cost?
Deciding to get LASIK surgery requires thought and evaluation. Here’s what an ophthalmologist tells prospective recipients
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Pros and Cons of Genetic Testing: What to Know Before You Go
Read about the pros and genetic testing and some of the negatives of genetic testing, and how genetic screening tests assist in understanding disease risks.
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Sick While Traveling? Here’s What to Do (and How to Prevent It)
Michigan Medicine clinical professor offers expert advice on how to stay healthy before traveling during the holidays and tips for traveling while you're sick
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How to Choose a Child Care Provider: 6 Tips from a Pediatrician
A new C.S. Mott poll reflects the challenges parents face in finding child care or preschool. Here’s how to make the search easier and more effective.
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Why Does the Doctor Need a Photo of My Eye?
Ophthalmologists take photos of a patient’s eyes to monitor good health and track progress of disease. Here are some common ways the images are taken.
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Diabetic Retinopathy: Know the Signs, Symptoms and Treatments
People with type 1 and 2 diabetes are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Learn about diabetic retinopathy symptoms and treatment.
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Tiny Model Organisms Offer Big Insight for Researching Disease
Fruit flies are far more than a kitchen nuisance. Learn how the pests and other tiny critters are helping researchers find major clues to human disease.
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