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Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.
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Study explains how colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels
How colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels, according to Michigan Medicine research.
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What is looksmaxxing?
A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.
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A method to prevent falls before they happen
To prevent falls, the JEDII Fall Clinic at University of Michigan Health has specialized tests they use to measure whether you could be at a fall risk before it happens
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Emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options
Study finds emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options for patients.
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When should parents stop tracking their kids' location?
Some parents may be crossing a line with tracking their young adult kids’ locations, according to a new national poll.
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New algorithmic tool enables to scientists to see cells “talk” to one another
A new U-M study, featured in Nature Genetics, details a technique to infer cell-cell communication using spatial transcriptomics
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Michigan’s Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan, helped individuals’ physical, mental and financial health, and supported the hospitals and clinics used by all Michiganders.
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5 hot weather tips that could save an older adult’s life
Health professionals offer five tips to help older adults stay safe and healthy during excessive heat wave.
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Receiving personalized treatment for a rare neuroendocrine tumor
Danielle Schuldt was diagnosed with a rare endocrine tumor and underwent surgery as part of her treatment. She now undergoes regular surveillance to monitor for cancer recurrence.
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Helping an employee-turned-patient overcome a brain tumor
A patient with a brain tumor talks about their experience being an employee receiving care at Michigan Medicine.
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Stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses where they start
Research on stopping Ewing sarcoma relapses through Michigan Medicine.
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Rx Kids linked to reductions in preterm births and low birthweights, fewer NICU admissions
A pregnancy and postnatal cash prescription program in Flint Michigan has been linked to improved birth outcomes including reduced rates of low birthweight, preterm birth and NICU admission.
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After near-fatal car crash, singer regains voice at U-M Vocal Health Center
Patient regains singing voice after near-death car crash at U-M Vocal Health Center.
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Collaboration with community child care centers creates innovative research tool
Michigan Child Care Related Infections Surveillance Program, or MCRISP, brings together child care providers in Washtenaw County, Mich. and doctors at the University of Michigan Health to effectively monitor pediatric respiratory and gastrointestinal illness transmission.
