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Looking More Closely at Lewy Body Dementia

Lewy Body Dementia is the third most common form of dementia, accounting for up to 20 percent of all cases. Learn how it's being treated and its challenges.
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Treatment of Colorectal Liver Metastases: An Important Paradigm Shift

A review shows that involving a medical and surgical oncologist from the beginning of treatment could extend survival in colorectal liver metastases. Learn how.
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Pregnant and Want Advice on Healthy Weight Gain? Google Isn’t Your Best Bet

U-M researchers found man popular websites contain inaccurate recommendations on weight gain during pregnancy. Here's some helpful tips on pregnancy weight gain.
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Clinical Trial Demonstrates Success of Low FODMAP Diet

University of Michigan Study shows that Low FODMAP diets can improve symptoms in patients with irritable bowel syndrome. Read more about Low FODMAP and IBS.
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Building a Better Feeding Tube

C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is developing a feeding tube that lies flush with the skin. See how the Buddy Button compares to traditional G-tubes.
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Tick Talk: How to Stop (and Remove) Them

Check out these tips for tick prevention. Learn the differences between wood and deer ticks and the diseases they carry. Also, tick bite treatments.
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Clinical Trials: Enhancing Cancer Care

Clinical studies push cancer research forward, creating new cancer therapies and refining existing ones. An R.N. encourages cancer patients to participate.
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Is Colonoscopy Really King for Colorectal Cancer Detection?

Are colonoscopies better at colorectal cancer detection than stool-based tests? University of Michigan gastroenterologist weighs in on colon cancer tests.
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Hospitals Can Break Through the ‘Wall of Silence’ with New Toolkit

New tools help hospitals change their approach to handling patient harm. See how this approach has impacted the number of lawsuits and malpractice cases.
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Does Sepsis Keep Killing Months Later?

University of Michigan researchers find late deaths after sepsis are not tied age, socio-demographic, or pre-sepsis health. Find out the role hospitals play.
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Improving Mental Health in the Workplace

University of Michigan psychiatrist offers advice on avoiding and dealing with stress at work. Learn when it is time to seek professional help for your stress.
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Study: Specialty Care Improves Liver Disease Survival

University of Michigan professor finds survival rate for patients with liver disease improved with specialty care. Learn more about this paper on liver disease.
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Are Doctors Overmedicating Newborns With Seizures?

A University of Michigan study will assess short and prolonged treatment of neonatal seizures using Phenobarbital. Learn more about the neonatal seizure study.
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Program Connects Detroit High Schoolers with U-M Med Students

Doctors of Tomorrow pairs first-year medical students with ninth-grade mentees to foster diversity in medical fields.
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Immune Cells Help Reverse Chemo Resistance in Ovarian Cancer

Research suggests immune T cells help reverse chemotherapy resistance in ovarian cancer. See how immunotherapy drugs could play an important role in treatment.