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Lessons in Love for Jimmy

A foster child in need receives years of expert care from Michigan Medicine along with the dedication of a nurturing caregiver.
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How Proinsulin Misfolding is a Prelude to Type 2 Diabetes

An innovative team at Michigan Medicine’s Arvan Lab reveals how proinsulin misfolding is a hallmark of prediabetes that can worsen the condition.
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Teaching a Collaborative Approach to Health Care

Health sciences students at University of Michigan engage in non-traditional, interactive learning that focuses on interprofessional communication.
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Chronic Back Pain Leads to Serious Vascular Diagnosis

An unexpected diagnosis of thoracic outlet syndrome led to surgery and relief for one patient suffering from severe back pain.
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For Low-Risk Thyroid Cancer Patients, Less May be More for Post-surgery Surveillance

Low-risk thyroid cancer patients may not see health benefits from increased testing after surgery.
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Epigenetic Changes to Gene Affect Key Cells Behind Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

A recent epigenetic discovery could inspire new treatments for patients living with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
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Cancer Patients Want to Pull Back the Curtain on Pathology

A Michigan Medicine survey reveals patients could feel more empowered and better understand their diagnosis after speaking directly with a pathologist.
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Simple Conversations Can Reduce Opioid Prescriptions After Hysterectomy

Involving hysterectomy patients in their pain management decisions led to significantly decreased opioid prescriptions.
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‘Michigan Promise’ Aims to Diversify, Strengthen Surgical Field

Michigan Medicine launches Michigan Promise, a transformative long-term effort to reshape the culture of hiring, mentoring and advancement of early-career surgeons.
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Metastatic Breast Cancer: What You Should Know

Oncologist N. Lynn Henry, M.D., Ph.D., explains what metastatic breast cancer is, who it affects and how it's treated.
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Recent Sharp Rise in Firearm Deaths Seen Across Most States

New research finds gun death rates have risen sharply in recent years, but with variation across states and demographic groups in the country.
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Research on Firearm Injuries to U.S. Children Gets 30 Times Less Funding Per Death than Other Causes

A new study reveals a significant under-funding of research in the U.S. on firearm injuries in children.
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How the Colon Prioritizes Gas Detox Over Energy Use

Smelly farts are one way our bodies manage our well-being. It turns out expelling noxious gas takes priority in our guts.
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Study: Aggressive Breast Cancers Store Large Amounts of Energy, Which Enables It to Spread

The finding suggests a potential target in the metabolism that could slow or prevent breast cancer metastasis.
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How Effective is Body Cooling in Patients that Experience Cardiac Arrest?

Michigan Medicine researchers initiate a nationwide clinical trial with hopes of discovering the effectiveness of body cooling on patients who experience a cardiac arrest.