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When Raised Among Drug and Alcohol Abuse, What Makes Some Teens ‘Resilient’?

Kids with a family history of substance use are likely to mimic those behaviors. A Michigan Medicine researcher studied their brain activity to see why certain youths do not.
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Don’t Neglect Routine Pap Tests, Woman Urges Others

Get information on cervical cancer screening guidelines and hear from a cervical cancer survivor why it is important to have routine pap smear and HPV tests.
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Study: Alcohol-Related Cirrhosis Patients are Sicker, Costlier and Often Female

A new review of private insurance data finds that alcohol is a major contributor to cirrhosis cases — and that women drinkers are disproportionately affected.
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Dyslexia and Reading Problems

Dyslexia is a complex language problem. It involves not being able to break down a word into the sounds that make it up, as well as not being able to think or write about the sounds in a word...
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Delivering Cancer Treatment on a Nanodisc Helps Eliminate Tumors

The novel platform for chemoimmunotherapy eliminated colon cancer in 85 percent of treated mice.
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Diagnosing CTE: What a Neurologist Wants You to Know

Despite media reports, diagnosing CTE in living patients is not possible, however a new clinical diagnosis called TES may help patients find relief from brain injury symptoms.
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8 Easy Ways to Remember to Take Your Medication

Missing a dose of your daily meds might not seem like a big deal, but it can have real consequences. A Michigan Medicine nurse shares strategies to stay on track.
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NIH Funds a Research Consortium to Address Firearm Deaths Among U.S. Children and Teens

More than 20 researchers at 12 universities and health systems across the nation are working to address firearm deaths among children with a recent $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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An ‘Unstoppable Warrior’ Steps Out to Shed Light on Sarcoidosis

Diagnosed with a damaging inflammatory disease, one woman has worked hard to reclaim her life. Now, with a support group and charity walk, she’s advocating for others.
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How Environmental Pollutants and Genetics Work Together in Rheumatoid Arthritis

New research documents how chemicals and a certain gene activate an enzyme to increase the risk and severity of RA and bone destruction.
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One-Stop Shop: New Clinic Bundles Key Services After ICU Discharge

Rooted in research, a Michigan Medicine clinic aims to help intensive care unit patients receive proper follow-up care and prevent readmissions.
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5 Ways a New Clinic Keeps ICU Patients Healthy After Discharge

A Michigan Medicine clinic provides a one-stop shop for patients discharged from an intensive care unit who lack doctors and other resources.
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Different Phases of Clinical Trials and What They Mean

Carefully monitored tests to gauge the strengths and side effects of a new medical treatment are crucial to improving care. Learn about each stage in the process.
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‘Remarkable’ Immunotherapy Trial Changes Advanced Lung Cancer Treatment

A large randomized trial finds Keytruda given with chemotherapy resulted in 20 percent improved survival at one year.
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Should States Support Pregnant Teens and Their Babies?

Most adults in national poll agree that their states should provide health-related support for pregnant teens but with limitations.