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Researchers identify a potential “Achilles heel” of psoriasis
Study reveals how IL-23 therapies drive long-lasting disease control and points towards strategies to prevent relapse
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A link between e-cigarettes and oral cancer
Answering questions on e-cigerattes and oral cancer based on a new concering study that finds a link, with Marisa Buchakjian, M.D., Ph.D., surgical oncology and microvascular surgeon at Michigan Medicine.
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Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus
Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children.
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12-year-old shares journey with sickle cell anemia on Capitol Hill
A 12-year-old takes his story to Washington, D.C., sharing with lawmakers how specialized treatment transformed his life with sickle cell disease.
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Michigan’s aging brains need more protection, poll shows
Lifestyle changes can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia but a poll shows many Michiganders over 50 don’t know about or do them.
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What is looksmaxxing?
A Q&A with Dr. Bravender discussing what looksmaxxing is. Along with the true dangers of it, what parents should know, and when to intervene.
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Study explains how colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels
How colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels, according to Michigan Medicine research.
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A link between e-cigarettes and oral cancer
Answering questions on e-cigerattes and oral cancer based on a new concering study that finds a link, with Marisa Buchakjian, M.D., Ph.D., surgical oncology and microvascular surgeon at Michigan Medicine.
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Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus
Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children.
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Study explains how colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels
How colorectal cancer cells maintain high iron levels, according to Michigan Medicine research.
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Emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options
Study finds emergency EEG study suggests need for faster seizure diagnosis and care options for patients.
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When should parents stop tracking their kids' location?
Some parents may be crossing a line with tracking their young adult kids’ locations, according to a new national poll.
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Michigan’s Medicaid expansion improved both health and finances
Michigan’s Medicaid expansion, called the Healthy Michigan Plan, helped individuals’ physical, mental and financial health, and supported the hospitals and clinics used by all Michiganders.
