Health Lab Articles
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Drug made from pig intestine helps escape the “trap” of clot-causing immune response
Study findings bring researchers closer to the “holy grail” for neutralizing and preventing harmful blood clots that can occur in potentially several diseases.
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Finding your new groove
How to overcome sexual challenges after cancer.
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7 things to know about ‘chemo brain’
Many who have undergone treatment for chemotherapy report they can’t think as clearly as they used to. Experts break down the phenomenon often known as “chemo brain.”
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U-M Health leaders: COVID-19 surge keeping us from delivering lifesaving care, people dying at home
U-M Health canceling surgeries, reducing transfers due to high volume of COVID cases.
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Maternal health risks linked to childbirth persist throughout postpartum year
Study suggests racial and ethnic disparities in severe maternal morbidity rates up to a year after delivery, higher risk for those with anxiety and depression.
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Making the case for more diversity in genetic research
A new publication shows how more varied samples push science even further than homogeneous studies of the past.
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Say bye-bye to blood thinners?
Certain patients with atrial fibrillation may be able to toss their blood thinners away, thanks to two devices designed to prevent blood clots that can lead to stroke.
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How bias can creep into medical databanks that drive precision health and clinical AI
Racial and ethnic diversity in biobanks and genetic databases is crucial for the accuracy of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning and biomarker research and products but a new study shows how bias can creep in.
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When all else failed, biologics helped her breathe again
Biologics are a newer class of drugs that can reduce severe inflammation, and were a life changing therapy for Marlena McCree, after a U-M lung specialist diagnosed her with eosinophilic asthma.
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Study of 24 U.S. hospitals shows onset of COVID-19 led to spike in sepsis alerts
The study highlights the importance of AI oversight to prevent alert fatigue, and the effects of “dataset shift” on widely implemented models.
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Youth violence prevention program finds success in emergency room, primary care settings
A new youth violence prevention program focuses on reducing teen violence, including gun violence, by intervening in primary care and emergency department settings.
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Reading print books to toddlers is better than e-books
New research shows that traditional print books foster more quality engagement and interaction between parents than digital books.
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Diabetes and your eyes: 4 things to know
Diabetes can damage your eyes and could lead to permanent vision loss without treatment. A U-M ophthalmologist shares four crucial things to know about diabetes and your eyes.
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Most school shooters get guns from home – and more weapons are there since the pandemic
Data shows most school shooters get their guns from home, and during the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of firearms in households with teens has increased.
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What to know about the omicron variant
The Omicron variant of Sars-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is the latest in a string of variants. What do we know about Omicron? Will vaccines protect against it? A U-M infectious disease expert explains what we know so far.
