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Finally hope after 9 surgeries for tethered cord syndrome
A newer treatment for tethered cord syndrome helps patient after nine surgeries.
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First U.S.-based study of parents and guardians of kids with pathological demand avoidance
The first United States based study of parents and guardians of children with pathological demand avoidance finds that the Paradigm Shift Program® assists parents in addressing behavioral challenges within their child.
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Could AI help doctors spot risky drinking habits?
Alcohol use disorder and risky alcohol drinking habits are important for primary care providers to know about and address with patients; artificial intelligence could help.
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A complex fetal surgery to help a baby’s lungs grow
Doctors perform a rare in utero procedure aimed at improving outcomes for a 29-week fetus diagnosed with severe congenital diaphragmatic hernia
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Using a microfluidic device to monitor glioblastoma treatment outcomes
Using a microfluidic device, researchers isolated glioblastoma biomarkers that can be used to predict patient responses to chemotherapy drugs.
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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer
University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target PP2A and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.
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Managing cirrhosis pain without drugs
Michigan Medicine hepatologists are preparing a year-long study looking at the techniques cirrhosis patients can use at home to relieve chronic pain without medication.
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Leukemia drug secures FDA approval
Komzifti (ziftomenib), developed at Michigan Medicine, has been approved for patients with acute myeloid leukemia caused by the NPM1 gene mutation.
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Most popular stories of 2025 month-by-month
A review of the most read stories, by month, in 2025 by Health Lab.
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AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG
Michigan Medicine doctors may soon be able to diagnose an elusive form of heart disease within seconds by using an artificial intelligence model.
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Few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during the holiday season
One in three parents say it’s difficult to talk with their teen about food and weight, rising to more than half among parents who believe their teen is overweight, suggests national poll.
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Doctors restore patient’s vision with progressive eye disease
Michael Budd was diagnosed with Fuchs’ dystrophy and underwent surgery at Kellogg Eye Center, which fixed his vision issues.
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Child survivors of critical illness are missing out on timely follow up care
Critically ill or injured kids may be missing out on vital follow up care, finds a study from Michigan Medicine.
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Worried about health insurance for 2026? Read this
The cost of health insurance for people who need to buy ACA plans (also called Obamacare) is causing uncertainty for 2026. U-M experts advise on what to do.
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Want to curb cannabis-related crashes? Don’t forget older adults
Cannabis use before driving can increase crash risks. A new study of people over 50 looks at who is most likely to use marijuana within two hours of driving.
