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Ketamine helped many severely depressed veterans, study shows

Intravenous (IV) ketamine helped relieve the depression symptoms of half of the veterans who received it at VA hospitals.
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Patients on respiratory support in rural intermediate care units have higher death rates

Patients receiving ventilator life support in intermediate care units of rural hospitals had significantly higher death rates than patients in the same type of unit at urban hospitals, according to new study.
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Three-year-old Wonder Woman making strides after customized spinal procedure

Three year old Wonder Woman fan thrives after customized minimally invasive selective dorsal rhizotomy to help symptoms of cerebral palsy and spastic diplegia
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Kidney stones becoming more prevalent in children: What parents should know

Cases of kidney stones in children are increasing, but parents can minimize the chances their kids develop them.
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Worries about costs, time off work and COVID-19 kept some older adults from having surgery

Elective surgery study shows older adults have concerns about what it will cost them, how much work they’ll miss and whether they’ll catch COVID-19.
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Two genes linked to autism implicated in brain cell connectivity

A new study links two autism-associated genes together for the first time, potentially revealing a mechanism behind brain changes seen in people with autism.
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Emergency contraception related ER visits dropped significantly over 14 year period

After federal approval for over the counter emergency contraception in 2006, emergency departments across the U.S. saw dramatic decreases in related visits.
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Immunocompromised patients and COVID infections: Who’s at risk?

A prospective study published in the journal Lancet Microbe provides more clarity on which patient populations are at higher risk for prolonged infections — and hints that this fear is likely unwarranted.
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Striving for more equitable health care

The Healthcare Equity Consult Service addresses the concern of bias and discriminations in health care access, delivery, and experience for University of Michigan-Health.
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Gaps seen in stillbirth bereavement care among U.S. hospitals

American hospitals vary greatly in what they offer to birthing parents when a stillbirth occurs during labor or delivery.
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Quiet strength of nature heals those dealing with cancer

An art exhibition explores the physical and emotional complexities of the cancer journey by combining anatomy with nature.
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Large genetic study reveals causes for insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome

Study uncovers genetic components of insulin resistance.
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CRISPR off-switches: A path towards safer genome engineering?

A study from the University of Michigan Medical School developed off-switches useful for improving the safety of the Type I-C/Cas3 gene editor.
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From no longer working to cycling 14 miles

Patient at Michigan Medicine finds treatment for venous disease, which drastically changes his life.
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Transgender people show similar pregnancy outcomes to cisgender people

A Michigan Medicine-led study found that transgender individuals show similar rates of severe parental morbidity and preterm birth and lower rates of cesarean delivery when compared to cisgender people.