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Heat wave survival tips from an emergency physician
Extreme heat, especially in places that don't experience it often, can be dangerous – with special risks for people with certain health conditions
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Removal of ventilator breathing tube is delayed for some patients, posing health risks
A study by Michigan Medicine determined how many patients who pass spontaneous breathing trials were extubated within six hours and what factors were associated with staying connected to a ventilator.
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Study sheds light on why some prostate tumors are resistant to treatment
A new study from University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies a cellular signature that explains why about one-third of prostate cancers respond especially poorly to treatment. 
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Switching inhalers could have good effects on the climate, but bad effects on health
A JAMA Internal Medicine looked at two groups of patients treated for COPD and asthma who were switched from budesonide/formoterol (commonly known as Symbicort) to the dry powder inhaler fluticasone/salmeterol. The change was associated with increased steroid use.
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Study validates IVF data accuracy of national commercial claims database
A study finds CDM can be used with accuracy to identify IVF cycles covered by insurance and key clinical outcomes, such as rates of pregnancies, live births, and live birth types. The results also demonstrated that CDM is an accurate and comprehensive data source with many potential use cases by a broad array of stakeholders. 
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Nearly 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin despite no history of heart disease
Around 1 in 6 older adults take aspirin as their primary method of preventing cardiovascular disease, despite stricter guidelines. For some patients, the benefit of aspirin may not outweigh the risk of bleeding.
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Engaging Huntington disease patients in research
Huntington disease research can be challenging as it is difficult for patients to get to clinical research sites. This new device brings the research mechanisms to them with the ability to complete studies from home.
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Trending Research Articles breathing tube in patient close up in hospital bed
Health Lab
Removal of ventilator breathing tube is delayed for some patients, posing health risks
A study by Michigan Medicine determined how many patients who pass spontaneous breathing trials were extubated within six hours and what factors were associated with staying connected to a ventilator.
yellow pills spilling out of bottle
Health Lab
Study sheds light on why some prostate tumors are resistant to treatment
A new study from University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers identifies a cellular signature that explains why about one-third of prostate cancers respond especially poorly to treatment. 
lungs
Health Lab
Switching inhalers could have good effects on the climate, but bad effects on health
A JAMA Internal Medicine looked at two groups of patients treated for COPD and asthma who were switched from budesonide/formoterol (commonly known as Symbicort) to the dry powder inhaler fluticasone/salmeterol. The change was associated with increased steroid use.
pregnancy blue yellow
Health Lab
Study validates IVF data accuracy of national commercial claims database
A study finds CDM can be used with accuracy to identify IVF cycles covered by insurance and key clinical outcomes, such as rates of pregnancies, live births, and live birth types. The results also demonstrated that CDM is an accurate and comprehensive data source with many potential use cases by a broad array of stakeholders. 
woman on table with doctor talking to her
Health Lab
Engaging Huntington disease patients in research
Huntington disease research can be challenging as it is difficult for patients to get to clinical research sites. This new device brings the research mechanisms to them with the ability to complete studies from home.
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Research links iron-mediated cell death and inflammatory bowel disease
New basic science insights into programmed cell death could offer relief for inflammatory bowel disease. The University of Michigan study reveals a connection between lipid reactive oxygen species, iron-mediated cell death and IBD.