Dr. Michael Kirk in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
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Glomerular filtration rate (GFR)
A measure of kidney function that estimates the rate at which blood is filtered through the glomeruli in the kidneys, indicating how well the kidneys are functioning.
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State Launches Firefighter Health Screenings as Dense Fog Advisory Affects Metro Detroit
Detroit, MI – March 10, 2026 – State health officials are launching new firefighter screenings as dense fog advisories impact metro Detroit travel.
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If You Have Kids, Do the New Medicaid Work Rules Apply to You?
Usually not to the child. The new federal Medicaid work rule applies to certain adults, not children or CHIP enrollees. But some parents may still have to comply, depending on their Medicaid category and their state’s rollout.
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Latest Advances in Pregnancy Care in 2025: Safer Options for Mothers and Babies
This article explains how pregnancy care in 2025 is becoming safer and more personalized through better screening, smarter monitoring, and stronger support systems. Advances include next‑generation noninvasive prenatal testing and AI‑assisted risk tools, remote blood pressure and glucose tracking to catch complications earlier, and updated prevention measures such as maternal vaccines that reduce infections in newborns. It also highlights gentler, evidence‑based care options—from optimized induction and VBAC pathways to minimally invasive fetal procedures—alongside expanded mental health, lactation, pelvic floor, and fourth‑trimester services. With a focus on equity through doula support, midwifery‑obstetric collaboration, and telehealth access, the piece gives patients and caregivers clear, reliable points to discuss with their clinicians so they can make informed choices and feel supported throughout pregnancy and postpartum.