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Should you get a PSA screening for prostate cancer?
An expert explains why most doctors now “watch and wait” rather than treat right away
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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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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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Researchers identify factor that drives prostate cancer-causing genes
Researchers have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels cancer. They found the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, an important regulator of normal prostate development.
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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.
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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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Antibody targeting CD38 enzyme shows positive impact in treating systemic sclerosis
Using the Ab38 antibody to target the CD38 enzyme could be a new gateway to treat and prevent fibrosis for patients with systemic sclerosis.
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Researchers identify factor that drives prostate cancer-causing genes
Researchers have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels cancer. They found the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, an important regulator of normal prostate development.
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Antibody targeting CD38 enzyme shows positive impact in treating systemic sclerosis
Using the Ab38 antibody to target the CD38 enzyme could be a new gateway to treat and prevent fibrosis for patients with systemic sclerosis.
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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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More hospitals than ever require staff to get flu shots
Flu vaccination mandates for hospital staff have increased in recent years, especially at hospitals serving veterans
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Circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells
A study shows circadian rhythm drives the release of important immune cells in the body.
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Improving access to HPV testing
A new initiative is aiming to raise awareness and improve accessibility to HPV testing. Diane Harper, M.D., M.P.H. M.S., discusses it and the importance of screening for HPV.