Kevin Joy

Kevin Joy was a previous Health Lab contributor.

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Setting a Trap to Treat Stroke
University of Michigan professor discusses a highly effective stroke treatment that uses a tiny trap wire to remove a blood clots from the brain.
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For Pediatric Transplant Patients, Adherence Is Key
University of Michigan pediatric psychologists play a pivotal role in helping young patients follow treatment regimens after receiving an organ transplant.
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Are Schools Prepared to Save Lives?
A University of Michigan study shows that all participating schools had one or more AEDs, but the level of training and anticipated response times varied.
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Making Screen Time More Meaningful
A University of Michigan pediatrician shares how parents should be engaging with their children when allowing them to use smartphones and tablets.
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Will a Kidney Transplant Fail? Genes Could Hold the Key
Genes Predict Kidney Transplant Failure |Michigan Health Lab
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When a Dose of Antibiotics Can Spare the Appendix
A study at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital reveals that children coming to the emergency room with symptoms of a appendicitis, may not actually need surgery.
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What Primary Care Doctors Should Know About Colorectal Cancer Care
After a colorectal cancer patient finishes treatment, primary care doctors are being called to play a key role in their recovery and overall continued heath.
A woman taking a sleep apnea test at home
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When Is a Home Sleep Apnea Test Appropriate?
Determining whether or not a home test for sleep apnea is appropriate is a nuanced decision, explore the pros and cons of sleep apnea home tests in this article from University of Michigan Medicine.
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The Benefits and Barriers of Birth Control Following Childbirth
Mothers on Medicaid can now get IUDs or contraceptive implants right after childbirth. This eliminates a follow up visit, but comes with its own challenges.