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Tofacitinib shows promise in scleroderma patients, researchers are optimistic for next phase of study.
Phase I/II study of a rheumatoid arthritis drug used in systemic sclerosis shows signs of efficacy and RNA technology is instrumental in the discovery
Simple steps can protect kids, teens and adults from injury or death due to accidents, self-harm or violent acts
More injuries and deaths from firearms, including guns and rifles, could be prevented if parents and others took steps to lock weapons up, report problem behavior and teach children safety
Nine ways to prevent firearm tragedies near you
Simple steps can protect kids, teens and adults from injury or death due to accidents, self-harm or violent acts
What every performing artist should know to avoid injury
If you’re a performing artist, the things that put you at highest risk for injury are under your control.
A constant state of Afib
One patient’s persistent atrial fibrillation required two specialized heart procedures 14 months apart. But now, he’s episode free.
Nurses ratify contract with U-M Health
Nurses represented by the University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council (UMPNC) have voted to approve a four-year contract with University of Michigan Health.
High blood pressure speeds up mental decline, but does not fully explain dementia disparities
Long-term “study of studies” in Latino and non-Latino older adults shows clear hypertension link, but mystery still remains about why dementia risk is higher in those of Hispanic origin.
NFL star makes 5-year-old leukemia patient’s day with dedication video
Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson sent Hudson Gazsi a special message to ‘keep pushing through’.
Michigan Medicine joins national campaign to address firearms as leading cause of death in kids
Michigan Medicine has joined other leading health systems in a nationwide public awareness and education campaign about preventing firearm injury and death, by encouraging parents to ask about the presence and storage of firearms in homes children will visit.
Lipids in blood predict nerve damage risk among patients with type 2 diabetes
The findings open up potential to test for biomarkers and facilitate more focused management of patients with the condition.
