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How well do boosters work? Depends on your genes
Computer modeling links a person's genes to whether producing more antibodies will help them fight off the disease.
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In studies and in real life, placebos have a powerful healing effect on the body and mind
Sometimes called “sugar pills”, the concept has been around since the 1800s.
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Meet the man who spent 75 days in the hospital with COVID-19
Andrew Ackerman was the first COVID-19 patient to be treated with an experimental filter that reduced his inflammation, helping to save his life.
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COVID-19’s faces of health care: Challenges faced, sacrifices made over two pandemic years
They were the first to answer the call in March 2020. Now, they reflect on COVID and how their lives have changed.
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COVID-19: Where do we go from here?
The CDC’s recent reframing for measuring COVID-19 risk levels has led to changed guidance for mask wearing. The move has left many wondering how to navigate a world where the COVID pandemic is not quite over but is trending toward becoming endemic.
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For glioblastoma, a new clinical trial fosters innovation and hope
The trial advances basic science research on the relationship between purine levels and treatment resistance to develop new treatment options for patients.
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Formerly conjoined twins thrive as toddlers
More than a year after a complex separation surgery, Sarabeth and Amelia Irwin are “as individual as can be.”
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Older adults voice concerns about going to the operating room
As older adults reschedule elective surgery delayed or cancelled by the pandemic, a new poll shows many have concerns not just about COVID-19 but also about pain, caregiving and cost.
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Even at top hospitals, low-income older cancer patients struggle after surgery
Unequal outcomes, and higher spending, seen in patients over 65 who are “dual eligible” for Medicare and Medicaid.
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Speaking it into being: Violet Surg
One physician's journey from Ghana to the states, and how her passion paved the way for her to become a surgeon.
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Hospital-affiliated doctors prescribe fewer antibiotics through telehealth than third-party physicians
Increased antibiotic use can lead to more resistance and fewer effective antimicrobial treatments for patients.
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Nanoparticle reduces skin and lung scarring for scleroderma, mouse study finds
The findings provide promise of targeted treatment for patients with the disease.
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Microneedle approach to address peanut allergy shows promise in mice
Promising results in animal studies suggest novel immunotherapy paired with new microneedle technology could provide a more reliable therapy option for people who are allergic to peanuts.
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Michigan Medicine notifies patients of health information breach
Michigan Medicine is notifying approximately 2,920 patients about an employee email account that was compromised which may have exposed some of their health information.
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Stressed by what’s going on in Ukraine? How to cope – and help
News from Ukraine, including the potential nuclear threat from Russia, can be distressing. Tips for coping with the mental health impacts and donating to support relief for refugees both abroad and at home.