Health Lab Articles
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Former Boxer Gives Brain Tumor a Counterpunch
Meet Kat Brauer Rice. Rice was a former boxer and college basketball player, now a wife and mother of two. Check out Kat's story of surviving two brain tumors.
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Of Four Paths to the End of Life, One Is Far Pricier Than Others
University of Michigan researchers have identified four patterns of end of life spending in hospitals. See the four patterns and some potential cost savings.
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Try These 3 ‘Comfort Positions’ at Your Child’s Next Checkup
University of Michigan pediatricians recommend different methods for calming a child at the doctor’s office. Learn about these methods and see them in action.
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Sharing Knowledge of Microbiology, Virology and More via ‘This Week’ Podcasts
Two University of Michigan professors have started science podcasts covering virology and microbiology. Here's more information and where to download them.
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Second Time’s the Charm with Catheter Ablation
Cardiac catheter ablation, a minimally invasive procedure to treat atrial fibrillation, also know as A Fib, help a 61-year-old ice skater get off of thin ice and back in the rink.
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How a Pair of Blue Boxers Ended Up on Mount Kilimanjaro
After being diagnosed with stage IV prostate cancer, John Loussia climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in support of U-M's Blue Boxer Fund. Learn more about John's journey.
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How Very Aggressive Cancer Cells Use Energy to Grow
Learn how RhoC gene contributes to the growth of aggressive cancer cells and find out how future cancer treatments may exploit this molecular vulnerability.
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In MS, Can Better Sleep Improve Cognition?
University of Michigan researchers are seeking to improve memory loss and mental processing in MS patients by examining their sleep. Here's what they found.
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3 Reasons Women Are More Likely to Have Insomnia
Insomnia disorder in women is more common than in men. Causes of insomnia in women include changes in hormones and mood disorders. See other causes of insomnia.
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Life-Saving Surgery for 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy at U-M
University of Michigan doctors remove a grapefruit-sized tumor from a 3-Year-Old Ugandan Boy's neck. Watch a video detailing Jonathan’s whole amazing story.
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Expanding Targeted Therapies to Rare Eye, Orbit Cancer
University of Michigan researchers are identifying opportunities to treat rare eye cancers with new targeted therapies being used for other types of cancer.
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Cell Hunters: Starving Pancreatic Cancer by Targeting Cell Metabolism
A University of Michigan study suggests attacking pancreatic cancer cells' metabolism could help fight the cancer. Learn what enzyme is being targeted.
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New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Promising for Previously Intolerant Patients
PCSK9-inhibitors in new cholesterol medications can help previously intolerant patients lower cholesterol. Here's more information on this new cholesterol drug.
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A Better View of Esophagus Dysfunction
University of Michigan is using EndoFLIP to help diagnose digestive diseases. Learn more about this new medical technology and how it's helping patients.
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New Compound Shows Potential for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a promising new drug compound, UM-164, for treating triple-negative breast cancer.
