Ananya Sen
Sen covers cancer clinical care and pediatric cancer research, ophthalmology, endocrinology, diabetes, emergency medicine, survival flight, and children's and women's health. Sen completed her Ph.D. in Microbiology from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she then worked as a science writer after graduation.
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Researchers use nanoparticles to target glioblastoma in mice
University of Michigan researchers have created nanodiscs that can target cholesterol levels in GBM, starving the cancer cells and increasing survival rates of the treated mice.
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For eye infections, delayed doctor visits and extent of damage affect vision outcomes
Physicians followed 562 patients in the U.S. and India over a three-month period to identify risk factors for eye infections that could be easily managed with early intervention.
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Regular eye drop regimens are crucial for glaucoma patients
Paula Anne Newman-Casey, M.D., discusses the causes of glaucoma, how it’s diagnosed, treatment procedures and why many people miss doses of their medicated eye drops.
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‘Beating the odds’: hope for U-M drummer with inoperable brain tumor
Ethan White was diagnosed with diffuse midline glioma, a rare form of brain cancer where the survival time after diagnosis is 1-2 years. His treatment is going well and Koschmann is cautiously optimistic about his case.
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After prostate cancer surgery, 70-year-old track and field athlete takes on international competition
Just 8 months after undergoing robotic surgery to remove his cancerous prostate, Mark Cwiek, a 70-year-old track and field athlete, successfully competed in the World Masters Athletics Championship.
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Personalized app reduces cancer-related fatigue
Researchers at the Rogel Cancer Center, in collaboration with Arcascope, have developed and tested a personalized app that tracks a user’s circadian rhythm and makes behavioral recommendations to reduce daily fatigue.
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Continuous glucose monitors can optimize diabetic ketoacidosis management
University of Michigan researchers show that using continuous glucose monitors can help measure glucose accurately during DKA and potentially prevent ICUs from being overwhelmed.
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New cellular therapy trials for brain tumors
Michigan Medicine experts discuss CAR T therapy, its use in other clinical trials at U-M and the new Phase I trials that started in March 2025.
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How to assess your risk for breast cancer
Melissa Pilewskie, M.D., answers questions about how you can accurately assess your risk and what lifestyle changes can help reduce the likelihood of developing breast cancer.
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Managing your diabetes can help prevent associated vision loss
Diabetic retinal disease screening remains challenging because patients often do not have any symptoms in the early stages and, therefore, misunderstand the importance of regular screenings. In a recent publication Thomas Gardner discusses current screening recommendations and treatment options for DRD.
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Speculum exams unnecessary for HPV screening
HPV screening usually entails a speculum-based exam, which is an uncomfortable experience for most patients. University of Michigan researchers are the first to demonstrate in the United States that self-sampling is just as effective as speculum-based testing for HPV detection.
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Mitochondria may hold the key to curing diabetes
Mitochondria are essential for generating energy that fuels cells and helps them function. In a new study researchers used mice to show that dysfunctional mitochondria also trigger a response that affects the maturation and function of β-cells.
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Protect yourself from dry eyes this winter
Roni Shtein, a Michigan Medicine ophthamologist, answers questions about why dry eye disease occurs and what measures we can take to ensure our eyes stay hydrated throughout the winter.
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Therapy dog supports teen through recovery after serious dirt bike accident
Evan Sanders had a dirtbike accident which left him with fractures across the left side of his body. During his hospital stay, service dog Barney helped Evan with his rehabilitation goals, including a visit to the Survival Flight helicopter.
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Diagnostic stewardship optimizes detection of appendicitis
University of Michigan researchers found that emergency departments vary widely in how they balance the need to diagnose appendicitis with the potential harms of overtesting.
