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Researchers find common immune system mechanism between pregnancy, cancer
Researchers find common immune system mechanism between pregnancy, cancer
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10-year-old works to regain independence after rare brain hemorrhage
A young girl works with physical therapists and other specialists in two unique clinics to regain strength again after a rare brain hemorrhage.
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Primary care physicians are hesitant to accept chronic pain patients using opioids or cannabis
Michigan Medicine research finds that patients with chronic pain who use either substance may find it harder to find primary care physician than those who don’t.
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Nanoparticles reprogram mouse immune systems to cope with allergens
Two doses of allergen-encapsulating nanoparticles delivered intravenously prevented anaphylaxis during a food allergy test in mice, according to new research.
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Work-related nerve injuries are common with repetitive motions
Investigators from Michigan Medicine set out to better understand more about occupational nerve injuries.
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Creating supranormal hearing in mice
A study from Michigan's Kresge Hearing Research Institute produced supranormal hearing in mice, while also supporting a hypothesis on the cause of hidden hearing loss in people.
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Female heart patients less likely to have additional problems fixed during surgery
Two studies led by Michigan Medicine find that female patients who undergo heart surgery are less likely to have secondary ailments corrected during a procedure — despite guidelines that indicate they should.
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Uncovering the link between a common congenital viral infection and autism
Children who contracted a viral infection known as congenital cytomegalovirus in utero may be nearly two and half times more likely to be diagnosed with autism, a study suggests.
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Kinesiology students help hospital patients get walking again
The new initiative pairs kinesology undergrads with patients in the Medical Short-Stay Unit at Michigan Medicine to keep them up and moving during their stay.
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Researchers identify novel biomarker linked to renal cancer recurrence
Researchers from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have discovered a biomarker that could help identify which renal cancer patients have a higher risk of recurrence.
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Properly treating, and recovering, from pediatric sports injuries
A kid's orthopaedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist gives parents tips to make sure their children get the care they need when injured and have an effective recovery.
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10-year-old “Swiftie” makes progress after septic shock
Taylor Swift fan recovers from flesh eating bacteria with help from her care team and Swift's music
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Children from disadvantaged communities may die sooner from cancerous brain tumors
Children with inoperable brain tumors may die sooner if they live in areas with lower average income and education levels, a Michigan Medicine-led study finds.
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Cost may not keep people from filling opioid addiction treatment prescriptions
Buprenorphine prescriptions almost always get filled by those who receive them to treat opioid addiction, even when costs are higher, suggesting more effort is needed to increase prescribing.
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How to get into medical school
Admissions officers and students share valuable insight into the medical school application process, life in medical school, and more.