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Novel genetic scoring system helps determine ALS disease risk
Research by the University of Michigan finds a newly created polygenic scoring system — one that weighs the combined effects of common genetic variants — can improve the ability to predict an individual’s risk of developing ALS.
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U-M Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital named top children’s hospital in Michigan
University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital recognized as No.1 children's hospital in Michigan.
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Transgender people more likely to be admitted when seeking emergency care
Research suggests transgender and nonbinary people are significantly more likely than cisgender peers to be admitted following a visit the emergency department.
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Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population
: Low food security associated with metabolic syndrome among reproductive aged Hispanic population a study suggests.
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Fighting back against Parkinson's disease
The program, held at TITLE Boxing Club in Ann Arbor, is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a national nonprofit organization. Boxing helps patients with dopamine regulation, strength, stamina and camaraderie.
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Nearly every child at U-M Health C.S. Mott Children Hospital gains access to iPads at bedside thanks to $240K grant
Children who need dialysis, treatment for a chronic condition or an overnight stay at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital now have a new coping tool available.
Department News
Weight gain after deep brain stimulation tied to electrode location in subthalamic nucleus
Dr. Amelia Heston and colleagues examined the relationship between electrode contact location in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and subsequent weight gain.
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She embroiders brain images, writes and creates games. It's not always perfect, and that's OK.
Dr. Alison Christy, working with Dr. Zack London, created a card game called Endowed Chairs, featuring 12 prominent women from the history of neurology, to amplify the names of these women in our history.
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Higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors
Research finds higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors.
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ScienceAlert: Man identified with rare mutation that protects from Alzheimer’s Disease
A man was identified with a rare mutation that protects from Alzheimer’s Disease.
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University of Michigan is hoping to close the gaps in stroke care
Dr. Kristin Miller, Associate Director Telestroke Program, explains what telestroke is and what that care looks like for patients.
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Coworker turned friend turned surrogate
A Michigan Medicine nursing coworker becomes her new friend, and colleagues, surrogate.
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U-M Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic receives Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation
The University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic received an Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation from National Ataxia Foundation.
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“The strength and grace” of one mom with severe heart disease
One mother balances between her severe aortic stenosis, her son in the NICU and her six kids
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Car crash survivor avoids paralysis after less invasive spine surgery
Learn how a Michigan man, who survived a car crash and faced the risk of paralysis, was able to avoid it through spine endoscopy surgery performed by U-M Health. The innovative surgery is less invasive than traditional spine surgery and has a shorter recovery time.