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Many older adults show signs of ultra-processed food addiction
Addiction to ultra-processed foods – sometimes called “junk” foods – is especially high among Generation X women and older adults who call themselves overweight
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Biologic drug reduces symptoms, hospitalization for severe pulmonary hypertension after diagnosis
Prescribing the biologic drug sotatercept alongside standard treatment for the most severe form of pulmonary hypertension significantly reduces the likelihood of worsening disease when added within the first year after diagnosis, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine by Michigan Medicine.
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Rosalina’s road back to childhood after dialysis and a multi-organ transplant
A mother discusses her 7-year-old child's rare diagnosis and treatment back to good health at Michigan Medicine.
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4-year-old pediatric brain cancer patient wins over his care team with cheerful personality
Pediatric cancer patient at Michigan Medicine was diagnosed with ATRT and underwent chemotherapy and radiation. Four years later, he’s doing well.
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Telestroke patients more likely to receive treatment, but with greater delays
Stroke patients evaluated using telemedicine (telestroke) have higher odds of receiving essential treatment, yet it takes longer for them to be treated — potentially limiting the benefits, finds a Michigan Medicine.
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Children with chronic conditions may face higher risk of food insecurity
Food insecurity is more common among children with a chronic medical condition than those without one, a new study suggests.
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When mom and dad’s DNA don’t match up, the embryo finds a way
Michigan Medicine publishes research on maternal CENP-C restores centromere symmetry in mammalian zygotes to ensure proper chromosome segregation.
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Two pediatric cancer patients become close friends during treatment
Landen Silveus and Donovan Sheedy met while being treated for osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer that affects adolescents. They supported each other through chemotherapy and surgery.
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AI reveals hidden features of a developing embryo model
In Michigan Medicine-led research, artificial intelligence reveals hidden features of a developing embryo model.
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Pairing up for health visits helps most older adults who try it
A poll looks at “care companions” who go to doctor’s appointments and other health care visits with someone else.
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How GI behavioral therapy helped one patient escape the pain of pandemic stress
A patient found help with her irritable bowl syndrome, also known as IBS, with gastrointestinal behavioral therapy at Michigan Medicine.
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Peripheral artery disease: What to know
A multidisciplinary team at Michigan Medicine answers important questions about peripheral artery disease, also known as PAD.
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New child passenger safety laws in Michigan: What to know
Starting April 2, 2025, Michigan will be implementing new child passenger safety laws based on guidelines and best practices recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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Adult stem cells show therapeutic promise in treating vision loss from macular degeneration
Researchers used retinal pigment epithelial stem cells derived from adult postmortem eye tissue in a phase 1/2a clinical trial. This is the first treatment to show promise for age-related macular degeneration or AMD.
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Fish oil supplements may not work for certain cancer patients
Michigan Medicine study emphasizes the need to screen for the presence of ALOX15 in cancer patients when developing prevention strategies using fish oil supplements.
