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Researchers use a new approach to hit an ‘undruggable’ target
Protein degrader shows promise against STAT5, which plays a role in leukemia and other cancers
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Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise. Here’s what to know and how you can help
Community awareness is critical to preventing overdoses
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Zip code and hospital quality may both affect the risk of dying after surgery
Researchers analyzed whether the neighborhood a patient lived in or the quality of the hospital they went to for an operation affected their recovery from surgery
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Lingering symptoms common after COVID hospitalization
Many adults experience problems like coughing, chest pain, and fatigue 6 months after their stay
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Living longer on ventricular assist devices
Heart failure patients get back to a longer, more fulfilling life, thanks to VAD technology
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Instrument used to fix hammertoe can block blood flow during procedure
According to researchers at Michigan Medicine, the McGlamry Elevator, a sophisticated surgical tool used to treat hammertoe, can block blood flow during surgery, potentially minimizing blood loss to the lesser toes and assisting in recovery.
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Scientists explain their passion, offer advice
Early career researchers describe their professional journeys to help inspire women and girls pursue careers in science
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An unexpected “junk” discovery
Russell Ryan, MD, and his team’s discovery appears to address longstanding mysteries about mutations found in B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia
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Changing culture to reduce opioid prescriptions for children undergoing surgery
New effort responds to concerns about opioid overdose, misuse and side effects in kids; Expert shares 8 things parents and pediatric surgeons should know
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4 ways to avoid summer spine injuries during the winter
Exercise during the colder months can prevent pain from appearing in the warmer weather
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Donor hearts can be reprogrammed with medication for longer storage, improved transplant outcomes
Metabolic mechanism protects hearts from damaging metabolites that build up in cold storage, study finds
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A link between asthma, obesity and the airway microbiome
Variances in the population of microbes may be behind higher risk of asthma
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Doctor learns how to walk again after biking accident
Today, Joseph Kolars rides as far as 40 miles now
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Celebrating women in medicine
Several female physicians discuss what mentorship means to them
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Pregnant people in rural communities less likely to have adequate health insurance
Rural residents have lower rates of continuous health insurance before, during and after pregnancy compared to those in urban cities