"Intrahepatic paracrine signaling by cardiotrophin‐like cytokine factor 1 ameliorates diet‐induced NASH in mice," has been published in Hepatology.

Jiaqian Li (Hanson Lab) has been awarded a Rackham International Student Fellowship!

In a study of the three most commonly prescribed blood thinners, the oral anticoagulant rivaroxaban, known by the brand name Xarelto, was associated with a significantly higher risk of bleeding complications than apixaban (brand name Eliquis) and warfarin for patients with blood clots or atrial fibrillation.

An Ohio-based sports photographer is recovering safely at home — and feeling somewhat victorious, despite the Buckeye loss — after having a heart attack at the conclusion of the Michigan-Ohio game.

The use of telehealth remains high, with over 20% of American adults taking appointments online. These visits include video calls with registered dietitian nutritionists, who have a critical role in helping patients take on lifestyle changes through medical nutrition therapy. With a focus on the changing digital landscape, researchers at Michigan Medicine found that telemedicine patients with hyperlipidemia — an excess of cholesterol or fats in the blood — experienced similar positive health benefits compared to those who had in-person visits.

A Michigan Medicine research team developed a prescription wristwatch that continuously monitors the wearer’s heart rhythm and uses a unique algorithm to detect atrial fibrillation. The clinical-grade device, called the Verily Study Watch, proved very accurate at identifying atrial fibrillation in participants.

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Pilar Rivero-Rios and Lois Weisman just published a Perspective in Science

New Publication by Seth Teague and LiAng Yao (Heemskerk Lab)

New Publication by Emily Freeburne and Colleagues (Heemskerk Lab)

Through a series of experiments in non-human primates, mice and humans, a multi-institutional team led by researchers from Michigan Medicine and Rush University found that the immune protein soluble urokinase plasminogen activator receptor, or suPAR, is an important link between viral infections and proteinuria; the elevation of protein in the urine is known to cause glomerulopathy, a common form of kidney disease.

Postoperative atrial fibrillation, commonly known as Afib, has traditionally been viewed as benign and limited. But a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center finds that postoperative atrial fibrillation increases the risk of strokes and permanent Afib — and is linked to worse long term survival — after heart valve surgery.

New publication by Jeffrey Knupp and Madison Pletan (Tsai Lab)

Congratulations to Ryan Passino! Ryan (Giger Lab) successfully defended his thesis.

Congratulations to Emily Freeburne! Emily (Heemskerk Lab) successfully defended her thesis.