Health Lab Articles

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Dynamic cells linked to brain tumor growth and recurrence

In mice, researchers have discovered the presence of oncostreams, highly active cells connected to how brain tumors grow and invade healthy tissue.
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Patient turned medical student 17 years after lifesaving surgery

A life-threatening GI diagnosis at age 5 and compassionate care throughout childhood inspired Blake Hardin to pursue medicine.
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Antibiotic use and sepsis make recent improvements

In 152 hospitals, efforts to treat sepsis faster have not resulted in antibiotic overuse.
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How MRI and CT predict flap failure after head and neck reconstructive cancer surgery

The findings could help shorten hospital stays for cancer patients.
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Telehealth flexibilities didn’t send Medicare visits soaring, despite worries

Preliminary report of data shows steady level of virtual visits substituting for in-person visits.
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Reducing stroke risk in children with severe heart failure

Hospitals across the country are teaming up to improve outcomes in kids who need mechanical heart pumps for congenital heart disease or heart failure.
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Cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs increased by 277% over 8 years

Generic anti-seizure drugs’ costs went down during the same time, study shows
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Why opting out of opioids can be dangerous in the operating room

Opioids can help reduce the amount of medication needed to achieve anesthesia.
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COVID vaccine for kids under 5: What to know

 Pediatric infectious disease expert shares insights on vaccine development for babies and younger kids, advice for parents.
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Protecting children from firework-related injuries, burns

Practicing fireworks safety with kids is not universal, according to a new poll from C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. An expert offers fireworks safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Thyroid hormone treatment intensity linked to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality

The findings highlight the importance of regular monitoring of thyroid function and prompt correction of over- and under-treatment with thyroid hormone to reduce patient harm.
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Paralympic dreams and the growth of adaptive sports

The wheelchair basketball star is one of several high-level athletes to elevate the young adaptive athletics program at University of Michigan.
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Design tricks commonly used to monetize young children’s app use

Preschool-aged children, especially those from low-income homes, often exposed to sneaky ads and other tactics aiming to profit from their game playing.
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New option for control of severe asthma, lung microbiome and transplant and more

Highlights from the American Thoracic Society 2022 Conference from Michigan Medicine researchers.
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Ageism and health: Study shows close link

Nearly all older adults have experienced some forms of “everyday ageism,” but those with more health concerns had higher rates