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Enzyme identified as new therapeutic target for “cold” tumors

A study identifies an enzyme as a new therapeutic target for “cold” tumors.
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A lung cancer survivor shaping lung cancer advocacy

One woman's unexpected lung cancer diagnosis leads her to help many who aren't aware they're at risk of the disease.
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Why you need to discuss your family health history at Thanksgiving

The holidays are a great time to discuss your family's medical history. Learn the importance of discussing your family's health history and how to bring it up.
On left, a young boy in a wheelchair has his doctor standing to his left and his parent is standing to his right in a show of support. On the right side of the image, the boy is now an adult and is wondering about the cost of his care and if his questions will be answered.
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Changing the definition of cerebral palsy

Cerebral palsy is defined as a childhood disorder, which fails to recognize adults living with the condition and the lack of care they receive once they age out of pediatric clinics.
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Does your child manage anger well?

One in seven parents think their child gets angrier than peers of the same age and four in 10 say their child has experienced negative consequences when angry, a national poll suggests. 
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Comparing life threatening illness risk between two surgeries for infants with congenital heart disease

Newly presented data suggest that infants who receive a hybrid stage I palliation – a less invasive alternative for initial treatment – more commonly develop necrotizing enterocolitis compared to those who receive the standard Norwood operation, a complex open heart surgery.
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Recycled pacemakers function as well as new devices, international study suggests

Recycled pacemakers can function as well as new devices, a University of Michigan-led study suggests. These used and reconditioned devices have the potential to increase access to pacemaker therapy in low- and middle-income countries, where many patients cannot afford the treatment.
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Exercise and physical activity help with cancer recovery and prevention

When it comes to living well and preventing cancer, scientists long ago established that exercise and physical activity are key. But some cancer survivors wonder which activities are best for maximizing health benefits. An assistant professor of applied exercise science at the University of Michigan School of Kinesiology talks more.
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Why the bird flu’s jump to pigs is concerning

A Michigan Medicine virologist speaks about the implications of H5N1 influenza, or bird flu, and whether a new pandemic could be on the horizon.
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“Miracle Maddy” pursues high school diploma after complex brain surgery for extremely rare epilepsy

Six years after brain surgery for rare epilepsy Rasmussen’s encephalitis that caused rapid brain deterioration, high school senior is seizure free and planning to pursue nursing.
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Racial differences in medical testing could introduce bias to AI models

Black patients are less likely than white patients to receive certain medical tests that doctors use to diagnose severe disease, impacting artificial intelligence data. But researchers have found a way to correct the bias in these data sets.
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In 10 seconds, AI model detects cancerous brain tumor often missed during surgery

Researchers have developed an AI powered model that — in 10 seconds — can determine during surgery if any part of a cancerous brain tumor that could be removed remains, a study published in Nature suggests.
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Grandparents help grandkids in many ways – but the reverse may be true too

A poll shows the many ways (childcare, nutrition, major expenses) that grandparents help their grandchildren, but also suggests a link to older adults’ sense of isolation and their mental health.
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The solution to death from a fentanyl overdose could lie in its chemical structure

University of Michigan researchers may have found that the solution to prevent people from dying from a fentanyl overdose may be found within fentanyl's own chemistry.
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Michigan fan saved after wife recognizes stroke at football game

After a man suffered a stroke at a University of Michigan football game, his wife’s recognition of his symptoms helped him receive lifesaving treatment and make a full recovery.