A New Clue in the Mystery of ALS, Frontotemporal Dementia
Michigan Medicine researchers identify a potential therapeutic target for neurodegenerative conditions using animal models.
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Impeding White Blood Cells in Antiphospholipid Syndrome Reduced Blood Clots
A new study examined APS at the cellular level and found that two drugs reduced development of blood clots in mice affected with the condition.
Spring cleaning time: April 27 event helps Michiganders get opioids & more out of their homes
Michigan residents in 34 counties will get a chance to clear unused and expired prescription medicines out of their medicine cabinets, through 53 simultaneous events.
Rehabilitation Psychologists: #SayTheWord Disability
A group of female rehabilitation psychologists with disabilities highlight the need for clinicians, educators and disability allies to normalize the word “disability.”
Are Unhealthy Sugars Hiding in Your Favorite Foods?
Many of your favorite foods may contain “added sugars” that offer zero nutritional value and can be harmful to your health. The biggest culprits may surprise you.
Total knee and hip replacement surgeries now performed at Brighton Center for Specialty Care
Michigan Medicine orthopaedic surgeons successfully performed the first total knee arthroplasty and total hip arthroplasty procedures at the Brighton Center for Specialty Care.
A Rare Lymphoma May Be Linked with Breast Implants
The FDA is working to better understand if there is a definitive association between a cancer of the immune system and the use of breast implants.
Deeply Breathing in Life After Double Lung Transplant
After a lifetime with cystic fibrosis, rare transplant operation lets hockey coach, new dad breathe freely
Corneal Transplants Effective for Shingles-Related Complications
A Kellogg Eye Center study finds great promise in corneal transplants for patients who suffer shingles and develop subsequent vision-limiting corneal scarring.
New DNA ‘Shredder’ Technique Goes Beyond CRISPR’s ‘Scissors’
A tool borrowed from bacteria successfully seeks out, cuts and destroys long stretches of human cells’ DNA, opening doors to new uses in research and treatment.
