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Five Years After COVID-19 Shutdown, 20 MSU Experts Share Lessons Learned, Lasting Impacts and Outlook

Vaccines, work from home, online learning, curbside pickup and masks became part of the daily routine as states issued stay-home orders in March 2020 to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Dalin Clark
February 18, 2025
6
min read
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MSU Health Care, UM Health-Sparrow physician appointed to statewide stroke care committee

Anmar Razak has been named to Michigan’s Statewide Stroke Care Advisory Subcommittee, a result of his dedication to advancing stroke care and improving patient outcomes.
Dalin Clark
February 11, 2025
4
min read
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The Rising Threat of Xylazine in Michigan

Xylazine use is on the rise, particularly in the Midwest, where overdose cases involving the drug have increased by 500% in recent years, according to the Office of National Drug Control Policy.
Dalin Clark
February 5, 2025
8
min read
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Henry Ford + MSU Researchers Collaborate to Shift Pancreatic Cancer Outlook From Bleak to Bright

Henry Ford Health and MSU researchers are teaming up to change the outlook for pancreatic cancer patients.
Dalin Clark
February 4, 2025
8
min read
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Rx Kids Celebrates Program’s First Birthday, Shares Milestones

More than 1,300 babies and families in the city of Flint have received nearly $6 million in cash prescriptions since Rx Kids launched in January 2024.
Dalin Clark
February 3, 2025
7
min read
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What’s New in the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease?

Discover the latest advancements in sickle cell disease (SCD) treatment from MSU Health Care expert Dr. Shawn Jobe. Learn about new gene therapies, common challenges SCD patients face, and how MSU’s Sickle Cell Disease Lifespan Clinic supports patients transitioning to adult care.
Dalin Clark
January 29, 2025
7
min read

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