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Drug combination reduces breast cancer risk and improves metabolic health in rats
Researchers investigated the combined effects of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens in rat models as an alternative to tamoxifen.
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Researchers use nanoparticles to target glioblastoma in mice
University of Michigan researchers have created nanodiscs that can target cholesterol levels in GBM, starving the cancer cells and increasing survival rates of the treated mice.
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The most effective prevention method for complications post lung transplant
Out of the two most common treatments for chronic lung allograft dysfunction, a condition that can form after lung transplantation that has no treatment, a study from University of Michigan Health found that cyclosporine is not as effective as tacrolimus in preventing the condition.
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Drug candidate successfully treats atherosclerosis, fatty liver disease in large mammals
A compound that was previously found to treat severe fatty liver disease also reduces atherosclerosis, a primary driver of cardiovascular death, in non-human primates. The drug candidate was developed at the University of Michigan.
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The puberty talk: Parents split on best age to talk about body changes with kids
Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important, but when to have that conversation remains unclear, says a national poll.
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Using ultrasound technology to quickly diagnose giant cell arteritis
Ultrasound technology at University of Michigan Health is helping diagnose giant cell arteritis in patients to begin potentially moving away from using invasive surgical biopsy methods.
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For eye infections, delayed doctor visits and extent of damage affect vision outcomes
Physicians followed 562 patients in the U.S. and India over a three-month period to identify risk factors for eye infections that could be easily managed with early intervention.
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Medicaid telehealth study shows positive impacts
The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low income Medicaid participants’ access to care in Michigan
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Investing in COVID-19 vaccination more than paid off for U.S.
The money spent to develop, test, buy and administer the first COVID-19 vaccine was more than made up for by prevented medical care and lost productivity.
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U-M federal research funding fuels innovation, economic growth
Federal grants awarded to University of Michigan researchers help to drive innovation and economic growth, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions in research-related spending across the United States.
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Randy Seeley gets a lot of questions about GLP-1s. Here’s why
A Michigan Medicine Ph.D. researcher dissected bariatric surgery to understand how it actually works, contributing to obesity therapies that have given rise to drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.
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FDA approves gastrointestinal device
The FDA approved a device developed at the University of Michigan that allows doctors to diagnose and predict treatment outcomes for individuals with chronic constipation far earlier than other methods.
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Planarian worms can regenerate into a more youthful version of themselves
Study finds planarian worms can regenerate into a more youthful version of themselves.
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Cognitive decline comes sooner for people with heart failure
There are over six million Americans with heart failure who are at greater risk of losing their cognitive abilities earlier in life, a study led by University of Michigan suggests.
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23andMe is potentially selling more than just genetic data
An expert shares details about the privacy issues and genetic data with 23andMe happening.
