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Novel measuring tool reduces severe allergic reactions during food allergy challenges
A new device called TEWL, created by Michigan Medicine, can help to reduce severe allergic reactions from occurring during food allergy challenges.
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AI and psychosis: What to know, what to do
Artificial intelligence chatbots such as ChatGPT that use large language models (LLMs) to allow people to engage in conversations may heighten the risk of psychosis in vulnerable people – including teens and young adults.
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Level 1 Trauma Center saves patient’s life after major car accident
Nick McGowan had a head on collision with an underage drunk driver and had extensive injuries, which was cared for by Survival Flight, U-M Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care Surgery.
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Experts urge continued hepatitis B vaccine birth doses for newborns
Hepatologist Anna Lok, M.D., explains the importance of giving all children a hepatitis B vaccine within 24 hours of birth.
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Breast cancer patient encourages women to commit to their health
A Michigan Medicine patient learned as a young woman that she had a BRCA1 mutation. Her dedication to yearly mammograms helped her catch her cancer early.
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Study links food insecurity to tumor growth in pediatric neuroblastoma
A University of Michigan team created the first mouse model linking food insecurity-induced stress to tumor acceleration, offering insight into cancer inequities.
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Lactulose and tai chi show promise preventing falls for cirrhosis patients
Lactulose and tai chi can prevent falls in patients with cirrhosis, according to results from the LiveSMART Trial run by Michigan Medicine.
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Expanding brain tumor research
Maria Castro, Ph.D, of Michigan Medicine, received a prestigious $4.5M NIH grant that will help advance the understanding about deadly tumors and provide a path for developing new treatments.
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Virtual reality enhances training for pediatric cardiologists
Multicenter study suggests virtual reality may be valuable educational tool in boosting understanding of complex congenital heart disease among pediatric cardiologists.
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Strength amidst strain: Measuring resilience in young heart patients
A new Michigan Medicine study highlights opportunities to build resilience in children and young adults with single-ventricle heart disease to improve their health and recovery.
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Helping patients with diabetic foot disease
Diabetes-related foot complications are the most common cause of non-traumatic amputations in the United States. The Michigan Lower Extremity Services clinic at the University of Michigan Health is a multidisciplinary diabetic foot clinic that offers a comprehensive approach to managing diabetic foot disease.
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Metformin may reduce Afib after ablation in adults with obesity
Taking the diabetes medication metformin may reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, or Afib, in people with obesity. Preliminary findings were presented as late-breaking science at the 2025 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions.
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Colon cancer screening: New data point to ways to boost uptake and follow up
Noninvasive colon cancer screening options have increased; new research looks at patient and physician preferences and impact of full follow-up colonoscopy insurance coverage.
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Palliative care and hospice poll reveal major gaps
Hospice and palliative care knowledge among older adults varies greatly, but once they hear a definition, most are interested in receiving such care if they qualified.
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After 25 procedures and constant fainting, patient finds long term relief
After 25 procedures and constant fainting, patient finds long term relief at Michigan Medicine.
