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Expert complex heart surgery team saves baby with rare genetic heart condition
Born premature with a severe form of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, Ben needed a complicated procedure few centers perform
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How a common virus's hijack of cell repair processes may promote cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan look at details surrounding EBV’s reactivation from latent infection, known as the lytic phase of viral replication.
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Born with half a heart, headed to college with a full life
Teen born with complex congenital heart condition called hypoplastic left heart syndrome, referred to as half a heart, prepares for big milestone as she starts college.
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Spinal implant eliminates patient’s 'all-consuming' pain without need for a fusion
A Michigan man with severe back pain found relief after receiving an innovative spinal implant designed to preserve motion without fusion surgery.
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Waiting for a bed, but not for care: ED boarding study finds wide variation in handoffs
As the emergency room boarding crisis continues, researchers examine how long admitted patients wait to be seen by an inpatient team even while they wait for an inpatient bed.
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Advancements and trends in lung transplantation
As U-M Health celebrates its 1,000 lung transplant patient, two lung experts talk about advancements and what to think about when choosing a center to partner with for a lung transplant surgery.
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Medical students develop novel technological solutions for unmet patient needs
University of Michigan medical students showcased AI-driven healthcare innovation projects focused on melanoma support, transplant recovery and primary care access.
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How a common virus's hijack of cell repair processes may promote cancer
Researchers at the University of Michigan look at details surrounding EBV’s reactivation from latent infection, known as the lytic phase of viral replication.
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More leucovorin prescribed to kids after federal officials touted its unproven benefits for autism
A new study finds sharp increase in dispensing of leucovorin after high profile news conference touting its unproven benefits for autism.
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Study overturns 100-year-old assumption about common bacteria in the lungs
A new U-M study overturns a 100-year-old assumption about one common bacterial resident of the lungs, Prevotella melaninogenica.
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Biomarkers aid cost-benefit analysis of head and neck cancer immunotherapy
The cost-effectiveness of the immunotherapy drug pembrolizumab for patients with locally advanced head and neck squamous cell carcinoma may depend on biomarker results, according to a new study by Michigan Medicine.
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Trial focuses on duration of therapeutic hypothermia for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests
U-M researchers led the ICECAP trial, the largest U.S. study of therapeutic hypothermia after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest, finding longer cooling offered no benefit.
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State of Michigan allows tax credit for private employers of living organ donors
Private employers in the state of Michigan can receive a tax credit for giving living donor employees full medical leave benefits. An addition to living donors receiving a tax credit for their organ donation.
