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Histotripsy can help release HER2 from cancer tumor cells

A study demonstrates how histotripsy could stimulate the immune system to destroy a cancer through the release of tumor antigens.
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Medicare reimbursement codes for hernia procedures have small impact on patients

A change to Medicare reimbursement coding for hernia procedures states that hernias must be three centimeters or larger for full reimbursement. Researchers at University of Michigan examine the impact this has had on reported hernia sizes.
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An emerging class of RNA fighting cancer, infectious and genetic diseases

Michigan Medicine's College of Pharmacy researchers have developed a promising new weapon in the war on cancer: small circular mRNA vaccines.
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Veteran suicide study suggests way to ID those at highest risk

By studying veterans who went through suicide prevention appointments at VA hospitals and clinics, a study highlights key risk factors including access to firearms.
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Why vaping is bad for your heart

A Michigan Medicine doctor discusses how e-cigarettes and vaping harm your health and cardiovascular system.
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Many young adults favor at-home STI testing for convenience and privacy

For STI testing, research finds self-collected kits could reduce reproductive health barriers among young adults.
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1 in 5 older adults get infections after heart surgery, and women have a 60% higher risk

According to findings by Michigan Medicine, one in five older patients gets an infection up to six months following heart surgery — with women much more likely to develop one.
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A treatment-resistant, severe type of asthma successfully modeled in mice

A team of researchers are trying to address a lack of knowledge around neutrophilic asthma and have developed one of the first mouse models for the condition.
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1 in 6 parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures

Half of parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures if there’s a valid reason –  but their beliefs about which reasons count as valid differ –  according to a national poll.
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Adults don’t trust health care to use AI responsibly and without harm

Research finds that adults surveyed had low trust in their health care system to use artificial intelligence responsibly and others had low trust in their health care systems to make sure an AI tool would not harm them.
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Long drives, high costs stand between rural adults and safe surgery

Rural patients face long drives for surgery, especially if they want to reach a high quality and affordable hospital.
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Working later in life linked to positive health impacts

People over 50 who work say having a job aids their mental and physical health, but disabilities, caregiving and other issues act as barriers to working for many, including those who aren’t working but aren’t yet retired.
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Why anti-TNF drugs don’t work for some kids with Crohn's disease

Research from Michigan Medicine investigated possible genetic factors for drug efficacy for children with Crohn’s disease. 
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How can we cut wasteful pre-surgery testing?

Pre-operative tests in low-risk surgical patients dropped sharply, and safely, after a quality improvement effort aimed at reducing inappropriate care.
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Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice

Dravet syndrome and other developmental epileptic encephalopathies are rare but devastating conditions. Research from Michigan Medicine takes aim at variant in SCN1B, which causes an even more severe form of DEE.