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Two Big Ten schools connected by one bone marrow donation
The National Marrow Donor Program matches bone marrow donors with those who need it for cancer or blood disorder treatment. A University of Michigan Medical School graduate was able to give her marrow and a second chance at life to a young girl in Nebraska.
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Nanoscale images of a blood clotting protein complex reveal a secret to the clotting chain reaction
New detailed 3D structures of blood clotting proteins, made possible by using cryogenic-electron microscopy, have solved a mystery vexing biological chemists for more than 30 years.
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An AI model accurately predicts how cells end up in position inside tissues
Understanding transitions from cell to tissue in space and over time: A new modeling tool from the Welch lab at Michigan Medicine.
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7-year-old faces cancer treatment with ‘optimistic sassiness’
Emilia Pigeon was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer that starts in immature nerve cells. She was treated with chemotherapy and surgery and continues to do well.
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Esophagectomy patient’s daughter uses skills as nurse to help him prepare and recover from procedure
When a University of Michigan Health nurse’s father underwent a esophagectomy on the floor she works on, she knew it was time to use her expertise to best prepare her father for the procedure.
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Parents of kids with health conditions less confident about a positive school year
Parents of children with health conditions are more likely to be concerned about their child adjusting to a new school or teacher, dealing with conflict, staying healthy, keeping up with homework and fitting in or making friends, a national poll suggests.
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How genetic testing impacts the whole family
Rogel Cancer Center researcher Steven J. Katz, M.D., M.P.H., on how genetic testing results impact both the cancer patient and their family.
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The importance of language in medical training materials
A medical student discusses why one producing medical materials in certain languages creates problems for those who aren't native speakers of the language.
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Helping kids with ADHD thrive in school
ADHD impacts almost 1 in 11 children. Read how parents can recognize the signs and support your child in and out of the classroom
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Innovative AI tool enhances patient-centered care and clinician well being
Michigan Medicine's recent adoption of Dragon Ambient Experience, or DAX Copilot, is part of an ongoing initiative to leverage AI to improve patient experience and reduce administrative burden for providers.
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A graduating filmmaker and cancer survivor
A student aspiring to be a filmmaker graduates from Michigan while battling cancer through his years at school.
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Small rewards lead to big wins for saving veterans' lives
Contingency management, which offers people small rewards for progress in recovering from drug addiction, was linked to fewer deaths in veterans with methamphetamine, cocaine or prescription drug issues.
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Despite policy confusion, vaccines for flu, COVID still strongly recommended
With misinformation and shifting policies around vaccines circulate, Michigan Medicine experts agree that the flu, RSV, and COVID vaccines protect against the worse health outcomes.
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Cracking the code on APS vasculopathy
Antiphospholipid syndrome vasculopathy is often overlooked in patients and can result in organ failure. Researchers at University of Michigan Health uses skin biopsies to pinpoint features in blood cells that give insight to the condition.
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Using a toe for a thumb: Lawn mower accident results in 6-year-old's new digit
A lawnmower accident left Dawson Yacks without a thumb and two fingers. Using his second toe, a University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital surgeon was able to make him a new one.
