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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer
University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target PP2A and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.
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Managing cirrhosis pain without drugs
Michigan Medicine hepatologists are preparing a year-long study looking at the techniques cirrhosis patients can use at home to relieve chronic pain without medication.
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Leukemia drug secures FDA approval
Komzifti (ziftomenib), developed at Michigan Medicine, has been approved for patients with acute myeloid leukemia caused by the NPM1 gene mutation.
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Most popular stories of 2025 month-by-month
A review of the most read stories, by month, in 2025 by Health Lab.
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Few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during the holiday season
One in three parents say it’s difficult to talk with their teen about food and weight, rising to more than half among parents who believe their teen is overweight, suggests national poll.
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AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG
Michigan Medicine doctors may soon be able to diagnose an elusive form of heart disease within seconds by using an artificial intelligence model.
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Child survivors of critical illness are missing out on timely follow up care
Critically ill or injured kids may be missing out on vital follow up care, finds a study from Michigan Medicine.
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Doctors restore patient’s vision with progressive eye disease
Michael Budd was diagnosed with Fuchs’ dystrophy and underwent surgery at Kellogg Eye Center, which fixed his vision issues.
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Worried about health insurance for 2026? Read this
The cost of health insurance for people who need to buy ACA plans (also called Obamacare) is causing uncertainty for 2026. U-M experts advise on what to do.
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Want to curb cannabis-related crashes? Don’t forget older adults
Cannabis use before driving can increase crash risks. A new study of people over 50 looks at who is most likely to use marijuana within two hours of driving.
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Researchers develop models to help diagnose ALS earlier through blood biomarkers
New machine learning models by Michigan Medicine may help diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, earlier on through a blood sample.
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How can nursing homes protect more patients from infections?
Nursing home infection prevention and control is the subject of a new national guideline that includes MDRO “superbug” precautions, PPE, antibiotic stewardship and more.
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New hope for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
A pulmonary and critical care doctor and research at Michigan Medicine discussed idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) and the latest advancements in treating the condition.
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America doesn’t have enough hospital beds. This could help
The Michigan Medicine Capacity Command Center, known as M2C2, and operational changes have accelerated bed assignment, transfer acceptance and discharge while reducing length of stay for adult inpatients.
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Study to focus on factors influencing brain development in kids with congenital heart disease
Researchers examine how early heart procedures may influence neurodevelopment in babies with limited blood flow to the lungs.
