Few Young Adult Men Have Gotten the HPV Vaccine
But they should: A cancer found in the throat is now the leading cancer caused by HPV — and 80% of those diagnosed are men.
April 27, 2021 10:06 AM
Mary Clare Fischer
Intermediate Public Relations Representative
Fischer promotes innovations in clinical care and tells patient stories on behalf of the Rogel Cancer Center while also managing external communications for Michigan Medicine’s surgery and urology departments and the Transplant Center. Before joining the university, she spent six years as a journalist. She has a passion for elevating translational research, highlighting the human element of science, and using a lens of diversity, equity and inclusion to shape her storytelling.
Delaying Cardiovascular Surgeries Due to COVID-19 Has Serious Psychological Effects on Patients
Postponing procedures during the pandemic sparked anxiety and fear among patients, with many concerned about dying of their conditions before getting surgery.
April 15, 2021 2:51 PM
End-of-Life Care Remains Aggressive for People With Ovarian Cancer
Clinical guidelines have encouraged the integration of palliative care, yet medicine lags far behind its goals for ovarian cancer, especially for people of color.
April 05, 2021 8:42 AM
Southeast Michigan’s Middle Eastern and North African Population Face Significant Barriers to Achieving Optimal Health
Multiple factors, ranging from fear of deportation to food insecurity, create a negative domino effect for the health of the MENA community.
April 02, 2021 11:10 AM
Many Workers Return to Their Jobs After Being Hospitalized for Injuries
A study finds almost 60% of adult patients who needed to be hospitalized for injuries eventually go back to work.
March 25, 2021 12:57 PM
Study Finds High Prevalence of Smoking Among Surgery Patients
Almost a quarter of those undergoing common surgical procedures also smoke.
March 21, 2021 10:17 PM
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