A Change of Heart
A new drug being tested for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy changed the structure of the heart in a new report from a clinical trial.
November 13, 2020 3:07 PM
Haley Otman
Senior Public Relations Representative
Otman covers neurosciences, cardiology and dermatology for Michigan Medicine. A television news producer turned health care communicator, Otman specializes in storytelling, media relations and social media surrounding clinical advances, new research and compelling patient stories.
New Cause of COVID-19 Blood Clots Identified
A new study reveals the virus triggers production of antibodies circulating through the blood, causing clots in people hospitalized with the disease.
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Health Care Workers Struggled With Mood, Sleep in First Months of COVID-19 Pandemic
A new survey of more than 800 health care workers finds reason to increase support for front line employees as the pandemic continues.
October 23, 2020 5:00 AM
Does the New Heart Transplant Allocation Policy Encourage Gaming by Providers?
A new national policy was created to make determining who receives a heart transplant more fair. But new data shows it changed some practice patterns, too.
October 20, 2020 9:36 AM
Early Treatment with New ALS Drug Combination Improved Survival
An open label extension shows additional benefit from a drug currently being tested for patients with Lou Gehrig’s disease.
October 15, 2020 3:45 PM
Tied to Undiagnosed Aortic Disease, Aortic Dissection in Pregnancy Proves Difficult to Predict
The 100th report out of the International Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection details the experiences of 29 women who faced this rare life-threatening complication while pregnant.
October 14, 2020 8:55 AM
