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How Hereditary Genetic Testing Results Impact Breast Cancer Treatment
Breast cancer patients who test positive for an inherited genetic mutation, such as having the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene, may be receiving treatment based on future cancer risk, rather than guideline approved treatments for their diagnosed cancers, study finds.
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Abnormal Bone Formation After Trauma Explained and Reversed in Mice
Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a form of abnormal healing typified by bone forming within muscle or soft tissue as the body heals from injury or surgery. Historically, there has been no treatment for HO, but new research suggests that could change.
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Half of Lupus Rashes Harbor High Levels of Bacteria Responsible for Infections
For patients with lupus, new study finds skin rashes may contain high levels of staph bacteria, which could be spreadable.
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Outside-The-Box Treatment Helps Teen With Aggressive Brain Cancer
Sam was diagnosed with glioblastoma his freshman year of high school. After three years of unconventional therapies, he’s enjoying life as a college freshman.
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Study Supports Standardized Blood Thinner Coordination Before Elective Procedures
A new quality improvement study found involving the anticoagulation clinic before elective gastrointestinal endoscopy could help facilitate antithrombotic medication management.
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A Mission to Improve Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Across the Globe
A doctor develops a new training program to help improve testing and care available for those with the genetic disease, starting in the Middle East.
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What’s Threatening Access to a Key Tool in Fighting the Opioid Epidemic?
Buprenorphine is an effective treatment of opioid use disorder, including addiction to painkillers and heroin. A bill in Congress aims to close a legal loophole that affects products containing it.
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10 Heart Tests Your Doctor Might Order, and What They Mean
What to know about the different heart tests your doctor recommends.
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Jump in Employment Seen Among Medicaid Expansion Enrollees, Especially the Most Vulnerable
Low income people enrolled in the Healthy Michigan Plan, a Medicaid expansion program, experienced a rise in employment and student status larger than the statewide average.
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Costs Getting in the Way of Care: 20 Years Later
Twenty years ago, research on the health impacts of being uninsured helped build the momentum that led to the Affordable Care Act. But new research shows that accessing care is still unaffordable for many, even after the ACA.
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Sound On: 1-Year-Old Enjoys New World After Cochlear Implants
Two Michigan Medicine doctors find themselves on the other side of care after learning their baby was born deaf due to a common cold-like virus known as CMV.
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New Protein Target Could Lead to Breakthrough in Kidney Injury Prevention
Researchers report endogenous immunotoxin that could potentially be used as biomarker for predicting kidney disease.
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Back Pain Procedure Leads to Opioid Use for Some
Filling an opioid prescription after lumbar radiofrequency ablation is a risky move.
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Innate Immune Activation Behind Asthma Attacks from Common Cold
Most asthma attacks in children are caused by viruses like the common cold. Michigan researchers get closer to explaining why.
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Lung Bacteria Predicts Outcomes in ICU
Findings point to new clinical tool to assess--and perhaps treat—patients.
