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Researchers tackle rare, aggressive tumors in children
ATRT are rare, aggressive tumors. A lot of research has been done in identifying their cause and there are good therapies available. However, more research needs to be done. This is a Q&A article to raise awareness about ATRT and highlight the current research.
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How did health insurance coverage changes affect older adults?
Two University of Michigan studies show how past policy decisions have affected older Americans with modest or low incomes.
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Recurrent UTIs? A gentamicin bladder instillation may be the answer
Recurrent UTIs can be a relentless battle for some, and also dangerous given how many antibiotics can be used. A leading expert on gentamicin bladder instillations discusses the lesser-known treatment that can get these infections under control.
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Higher costs limit attendance for life changing cardiac rehab
Despite the success cardiac rehabilitation has shown at reducing heart-related deaths and hospital readmissions, higher out-of-pocket costs may prevent patients from participating in the program, a University of Michigan study suggests.
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8 facts about addiction and recovery
Michigan Medicine mental health experts shares facts and information about addiction and treatment options available.
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85% of Mexican Americans with dementia unaware of diagnosis, outpacing overall rate
More than three-quarters of older adults with dementia may be unaware of their diagnosis, a University of Michigan study finds.
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Tooth infection leads doctors to giant brain aneurysm
A tooth infection led to the discovery of a woman’s giant brain aneurysm, which doctors treated using minimally invasive flow diversion embolization.
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Using data to drive sepsis care
Michigan Medicine expert, Hallie Prescott, M.D., discusses successful statewide efforts to improve sepsis treatment–and setting the bar for change at the national level
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Protecting children from poor air quality: 6 things to know
As smoke from wildfires trigger poor air quality alerts across the country, many parents may worry about the impact on their child’s health. Here, a Michigan Medicine expert provides six ways to help reduce exposure.
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Wildfires: How to protect your lung health in poor air quality
With raging wildfires affecting air quality, experts say protecting your lung health is key.
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Using virtual reality for stroke rehabilitation
Researchers at University of Michigan Health are using virtual reality technology to aid in mirror therapy physical therapy routines for stroke survivors.
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National Diabetes Prevention Program saves costs for enrollees
The National Diabetes Prevention Program was created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2010 to offer an effective way to help prevent type 2 diabetes. U-M researchers evaluated the uptake and outcomes of the National DPP and found that enrollees saved in medical costs and had a reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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Treating recurrent UTIs without antibiotics
A Michigan Medicine urologist discusses treating urinary tract infections without antibiotics and what vaccines might be coming in the near future.
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First-of-its-kind blood test for head and neck cancer
A Michigan Medicine lab has begun providing a first-of-its-kind new cancer test. Developed at the University of Michigan, MyHPVscore is a highly accurate blood test that can detect HPV-related head and neck cancer by measuring fragments of tumor DNA in a patient’s bloodstream.
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People find medical test results hard to understand, increasing overall worry
In a published research letter in JAMA, researchers tested whether people could understand standard pathology reports and whether a patient-centered report might improve understanding.
