Public Relations Manager
Mostafavi leads media relations and content creation for University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. Prior to joining Michigan Medicine in 2012, Mostafavi spent 10 years as a journalist. Contact: [email protected]
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Gifts in memory of Chad Carr, grandson of former Michigan football coach Lloyd Carr, will help Michigan scientists to fight the deadly DIPG tumor Chad battled.
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Survey by U-M asks parents for their level of confidence about their tweens being home alone. 82% believe their child could handle a storm. See more statistics.
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University of Michigan researchers are examining a possible link between dehydration and obesity. Find out if drinking more water can contribute to weight loss.
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University of Michigan diagnosed Ethan and brother Lucas with the 14th and 15th known cases of XMEN disease. Learn more about XMEN disease and the treatment.
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Flint pediatrician warns any lead exposure can cause developmental issues in kids. Learn why lead exposure is still a concern and how to protect your children.
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University of Michigan poll identifies the top child health priorities voters want presidential candidates address this year. See the results of the survey.
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In response to concerns over sleep debt among teens, the medical community is calling on middle schools and high schools to start at 8:30 or later.
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Pediatric neuroblastoma treatment has been revolutionized by combining immunotherapy & chemotherapy. Learn more about treating this devastating childhood disease.
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U-M researchers found man popular websites contain inaccurate recommendations on weight gain during pregnancy. Here's some helpful tips on pregnancy weight gain.
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A C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital poll showed only 33% of doctors advised parents to discard leftover medication. Learn what informed parents were likely to do.
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Doctors at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital 3-D printed a replica of a fifth grader’s tumor — Boris — to show it’s possible to fight back against cancer.
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A University of Michigan study found that supplements helped reduce hearing loss in mice with the genetic mutation commonly responsible for childhood deafness.
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Parents who delay or skip childhood vaccinations even when kids have no medical reasons are contributing to U.S. outbreaks of measles and whooping cough.
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Researchers at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital are testing an artificial placenta that could be used to help premature infants avoid disability or death.
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A 3-D printed model of the patient’s skull provided a vital road map to help University of Michigan doctors remove a tumor lodged deep in a teenager’s skull.
