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Researchers explore how certain growth factors affect Castleman disease

An investigator looks at the hidden influence of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor, or VEGF, in a deadly form of Castleman disease
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11 ways to reduce your risk of dementia

Learn how to take care of your brain health from several experts who share practical tips to maintain healthy brain habits throughout your lifespan.
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Better understanding cerebral palsy pain types could lead to better treatment

Research finds that adults living with cerebral palsy had a very high occurrence of pain, with 90% having a pain history and 74% having multiple diagnoses of pain coming from different origins such as the lower back, irritable bowels, joint arthritis and chronic headaches.
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15 million Americans take supplements that may be toxic to the liver

Millions of Americans consume supplements that contain potentially hepatoxic botanical ingredients, according to a study from University of Michigan researchers.
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Caregiving: Poll reveals who’s providing care and who they’re caring for

Caregivers are more likely to be in their 50s and early 60s, female and believe the government should take the lead on the cost of caring for older adults.
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ALS diagnosis and survival linked to metals in blood, urine

People with higher levels of metals found in their blood and urine may be more likely to be diagnosed with — and die from — amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, a University of Michigan-led study suggests.
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Why organizations should value mental health literacy

Why mental health literacy – the understanding of mental wellbeing and how to address concerns – an important key to an organization’s success.
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Olympic vision: strabismus, coloboma and eyeglasses on the world stage

Olympic gymnast Stephen Nedoroscik, affectionately dubbed “pommel horse guy” by the internet,has strabismus and coloboma, eye conditions that impact his vision. As Team USA continues to celebrate Nedoroscik and his Clark Kent-style frames, Christopher Gappy, M.D., shares more about strabismus, coloboma and Nedoroscik’s impact on public perception of glasses.
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Navigating a weight loss journey

Losing weight can feel like a constant uphill battle for many people. However, patients like Marsha Burks found success with The Weight Navigation Program at Michigan Medicine, a program aiming to make weight loss easier with structured, individualized support.
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Most blood thinner dosing problems happen after initial prescription

More than two-thirds of those people take a type of blood thinner called a direct oral anticoagulant. These DOACs, such as rivaroxaban (brand name Xarelto) and apixaban (brand name Eliquis), are under- or over-prescribed in up to one in eight patents. These prescribing issues can have life-threatening consequences, and they most often occur after a provider writes the initial prescription, according to a study led by Michigan Medicine.
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Pathologists aid in patient understanding and quality of care

Researchers examined how a pathology explanation clinic, or PEC, could improve the experience of a small group of patients newly diagnosed with prostate cancer.
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Older adults want to cut back on medication, but study shows need for caution

The idea of deprescribing is popular among older adults who take prescription drugs, especially those taking medication for symptomless conditions like high blood pressure.
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Have a seat, doctor: Study suggests eye level connection makes a difference in hospitals

When doctors sit at hospitalized patients’ bedsides, it can have a more positive impact than if they stand, a review of data suggests – but a new study seeks to find out for sure.
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Research finds possible therapies to target oncogenic transcription factors in multiple cancer types

A study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center furthers research that suggests the potential of developing new cancer treatments to target oncogenic transcription factors by indirectly affecting their ability to access enhancer DNA in chromatin.
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Physical activity improves early with customized text messages in patients with heart problems

A study found personalized text messages effectively promoted increased physical activity for patients after significant heart events — such as a heart attack or surgery — but those effects later diminished.