Health Lab Articles

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Organoid model predicts bladder cancer treatment response

Researchers have developed a new model to help predict treatment response in patients with bladder cancer. 
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What you need to know about prostate cancer

A urologic oncologist answers questions about prostate cancer.
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Drug used for alcoholism shows potential for stopping inflammatory disease

A study shows that disulfiram, known for causing severe hangover symptoms by blocking alcohol breakdown, also inhibits the inflammatory NLRP3 complex.
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Could your phone detect hepatic encephalopathy by listening to you read?

Research suggests that one day a phone app could be able to detect the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients just by listening to them speak.
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3-year-old back to cheerful self following complex surgery for rare aggressive chest tumor

A young girl gets back to her childhood after a 3D printed replica of her tumor helps her Michigan Medicine surgical team perform a successful operation.
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Teen with bone marrow transplant shares cancer journey online

A teenager shares her rare lymphoma diagnosis and bone marrow transplant story online.
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Risk of clots, stroke from incorrect blood thinner dosing reduced using online dashboard

Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can now reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing — as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it — using an electronic patient management system.
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1 in 5 parents worry their child doesn’t have friends

Many parents worry about their children’s friendships, according to a national poll, with one in five saying their child ages six to 12 has no friends or not enough friends.
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The truth about penile implants

Erectile dysfunction is a common issue in the United States, but most people aren't aware of a penile prosthesis being a potential, life changing, option.
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Cannabis & older adults: Poll looks at use, beliefs and risk

Many older Americans use cannabis products containing THC for a range of reasons, but a sizable percentage may be taking risks or facing potential addiction.
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Less than 1% of COPD patients receive pulmonary rehab following hospitalization

Rehabilitation can help patients who are recovering from an injury or illness. However, new data suggests patients hospitalized for chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, aren't receiving it.
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Black stroke patients arrive later to hospitals, EMS less likely to notify

Research found that it took approximately 28 minutes longer for a Black patient to be brought in for emergency care after displaying symptoms of a stroke.
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New law regulating out-of-pocket drug spending saves cancer patients more than $7,000 a year

A study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.
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How the brain's inner chamber governs your state of consciousness

Investigators at Michigan Medicine, who are studying the nature of consciousness, have successfully used the drug to identify the intricate brain geometry behind the unconscious state, offering an unprecedented look at brain structures that have traditionally been difficult to study.
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What will it take to make mental health coverage and care better?

Access to mental health care has lagged even as diagnoses have risen; new federal rules aim to increase insurance coverage of care.