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A quest to combat critical drug shortages
To combat critical drug shortages, a Michigan Medicine physician advocates for better solutions to the ongoing supply chain issues regarding medications in the United States.
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Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of receiving opioid prescriptions
Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of being prescribed opioids for pain, even though Michigan Medicine researchers find them to not be effective for their unique pain issues.
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Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with vascular disease have worse symptoms, bypass outcomes
A Michigan Medicine study finds that Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with a common vascular disease have more severe symptoms before bypass surgery – and are at greater risk for amputation and other complications after the procedure.
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Saturated fatty acids promote immune escape of oral cancers
A team of Michigan Medicine researchers have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’ ability to escape from the immune system.
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Teen jobs: What to consider before your child commits to formal work
Teen jobs: While some parents think they provide learning opportunities, others worry about their negative impacts on grades, sleep and social life. A Michigan Medicine expert weighs in on the pros and cons.
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Predictive analytic tool proves adaptable and reliable in hospitals
Michigan Medicine study shows model that predicts patient deterioration defies traditional challenges.
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A ‘transformational time’ for thyroid cancer
For thyroid cancer, experts examine the current state of overdiagnosis, new therapies, health equity concerns and more.
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A day of music therapy
Music therapy at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital brings joy to patients, families and therapists alike.
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You’ve got some nerve
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. The study investigated normalized nerve density to translate previous mechanistic studies into a context that could be used in the clinic.
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Treating dry age-related macular degeneration: 6 things to know
Answers about the treatment of age-related macular degeneration, otherwise known as dry AMD, from a Michigan Medicine ophthalmologist.
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Education and peer support cut binge-drinking by National Guard members in half
Alcohol overuse by members of the National Guard was reduced by a targeted intervention of web-based education and phone-based peer support.
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Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life
Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life, with people reporting pain, fatigue and sleep issues tied to missed work and medical bills
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Medicaid ‘cliff’ adds to racial and ethnic disparities for low-income older adults
Black and Hispanic older adults whose annual income is slightly above the federal poverty level are more likely than their white peers to face cost-related barriers to accessing health care and filling medications for chronic conditions, research finds.
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Who goes to the ICU and why?
A Michigan Medicine study tries to understand why different hospitals use the intensive care unit more than others.
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Potential drug treats fatty liver disease in animal models, brings hope for first human treatment
For nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also known as NASH, a potential drug may treat the fatty liver disease in animal models researchers find.