University of Michigan Health’s adult hospitals ranked best in Michigan and top 20 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
Adult hospitals ranked in national top 10 for three medical specialties.
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Early blood tests predict death, severe disability for traumatic brain injury
In the study, the method predicted poor outcomes six months after injury with high accuracy.
New drug candidate uses novel absorption method to target cancer cells in mice
By using the lymphatic system as a storage reservoir, researchers found they could optimize drug concentrations to simultaneously target two molecular signaling pathways responsible for cancer growth.
Tornado survivor finds motivation, smile during rehab journey
He’s encouraged by family and the hope he will be able to walk again.
Pathway uncovered for greatest lupus genetic risk factor, study shows
The discovery could be a route to novel treatments for the autoimmune disease.
Researchers identify a hormone from fat cells that reprogram the liver microenvironment and restrain tumor growth in mice
Molecular changes in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease could serve as potential therapeutic targets to halt the cells’ progression to liver cancer.
Parents worry school traffic is a danger for kids
Speeding and distracted drivers top list of concerns; some say those who don’t follow rules should face consequences.
Computational methods can lead to better vaccines faster
The review article proposes a strategy for effective and efficient COVID-19 vaccine design.
How a cell remembers
Researchers track protein binding, build synthetic proteins to study gene expression.
Removal of race-based clinical measurement tools
The proposal was unanimously agreed upon by doctors across multiple specialty areas.
Former army medic turned emergency physician offers training, care during Ukraine war
He’s trained hundreds of health care workers on providing trauma care.
