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With over 300 articles in 2021 alone, interviewing Michigan Medicine experts ranging from doctors and pharmacists to nurses and others, there's endless to learn.  

For over five years the Michigan Health Lab blog has been the destination for shaping and sharing the future of health. It's where cutting-edge research news and premier patient stories combine for an audience passionate about health innovation. 

"At Michigan Medicine, our caregivers and researchers are studying the diseases and health care issues that impact the world," said Mary Masson, director of public relations in the Department of Communication at Michigan Medicine. "Our articles reflect their work in cutting-edge treatments, research into how disease begins and progresses and what's next for health care providers. Our teams are dedicated to advancing health care, and their extraordinary stories are showcased in our articles." 

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Our articles reflect their work in cutting-edge treatments, research into how disease begins and progresses and what's next for health care providers.
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