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AHA 2016: Ticagrelor Not Superior for PAD
A peripheral artery disease clinical trial found Clopidogrel to be as effective as Ticagrelor with fewer side effects. Learn more about the EUCLID trial for PAD.
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AHA 2016: PIONEER Study for Afib, PCI Patients Meets Goal
PIONEER study shows rivaroxaban plus clopidogrel is safe to treat patients with coronary artery disease & atrial fibrillation. Learn more about the PIONEER study.
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Cancer, Cameras and a World of Details: A Scientist’s Artful Hobby
Mukesh Nyati Ph.D., is a professor of radiation oncology at U-M Health System and an avid photographer. Learn more about Dr. Nyati and see some of his photos.
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A Cancer Researcher Finds Beauty in Real Life
When he isn't working on cancer cures at U-M, one clinician takes intricate portraits of his surroundings.
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5 Things a Plastic Surgeon Wants You to Know About Breast Reconstruction
Discover five things women should know about reconstructive breast surgery following a mastectomy, including reconstruction options and timing for the procedure.
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Caring for Veterans: a Privilege and a Duty
The VA health care system treats 9 million veterans annually & helped train 2/3 of medical doctors in practice today. Learn more about how the VA helps veterans.
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Health on the Homefront: Efforts to Improve Civilian Care for Veterans
Increasing numbers of veterans are receiving non-VA medical care. See the four questions medical professionals should ask when treating veterans outside the VA.
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TAVR Heart Procedure Performed on a Teen, a Rarity
C.S. Mott Children's hospital performed a TAVR heart procedure on a 16 year old. Learn more about the teen who received a transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
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A New Prescription for K-12 Educators: Teach Kids About Health Care
Researchers recommend teaching health literacy in schools. Learn the importance of teaching students about medical insurance, preventive care, & public policy.
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Portraits of Progress: a Prostate Cancer Patient Documents His Treatment
Rodney documented his prostate cancer treatment by taking a picture after every chemotherapy treatment. Learn more about Rodney's prostate cancer survival story.
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My Lewy Body Dementia Journey with the Love of My Life
Lewy body dementia is the 2nd most common form of degenerative dementia. Hear Sue's Lewy body dementia story & her advice for Lewy Body Dementia caregivers.
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The More Doctors Interact, the Better Their Patients Do
Study shows physician & hospital teamwork improves heart bypass surgery outcomes. Learn how medical teamwork & doctor communication improves surgical outcomes.
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A ‘Miracle’ Transplant After Acute Liver Failure
Acute liver failure can happen very quickly and to healthy people. See Ann's liver transplant story & how she overcame acute liver failure with the help of U-M.
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A Step Toward a Vaccine Against Urinary Tract Infections
Researchers are using a combination of UPEC & siderophore to create a urinary tract infection vaccine. Learn more UTI-causing bacteria & possible UTI vaccines.
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Lab-Grown Human ‘Mini Lungs’ Successfully Engraft in Mice, a Respiratory Research Breakthrough
Scientists at the University of Michigan have transplanted lab grown lungs into mice. Learn about stem cell research including how stem cell organs are created.