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As cancer treatment and survivorship care relies more on understanding the genetic make up of an individual’s tumor, a study from the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center finds that many breast cancer survivors who meet criteria for genetic counseling and testing are not receiving it.
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A network of proteins found in the central nervous system could be harnessed to increase the effectiveness, and reduce the side effects, of diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro, according to research from the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute.
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How a gene for obesity affects the brain: The discovery could lead to new treatments for metabolic diseases with fewer side effects
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A medical student and surgery faculty member studied the longevity of depression symptoms developed by first-year resident trainees. With their findings now published, they hope to use this data to destigmatize conversations about physician mental health and pave the way for better cultural and institutional support.
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The pediatric spinal anesthesia program offers a needle-based technique that provides sensory and motor block without the need for intubation or general anesthesia for pediatric surgical procedures below the belly button. This means the patient will not feel anything below chest level.
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Two studies from Michigan Medicine may provide hope for patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) struggling to implement the traditional low-FODMAP diet.
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A specialized procedure saved one man who was on life support in the hospital.
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An expert on racial and ethnic differences in health care and health outcomes offers recommendations as part of a national committee.
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Suicide during pregnancy and in the months after having a baby is more likely among women who have had other mental and physical health problems, intimate partner issues or recent bereavement.
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Inflation rates may have cooled off recently, but a poll shows many older adults are experiencing financial stress – especially those who say they’re in fair or poor physical health or mental health
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The multi-institution grant will establish a novel approach to identify individuals at increased risk of hip fragility fractures.
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Women over the age of 65 who require complex heart surgery are more likely than men to receive care at low quality hospitals — where they also die in greater numbers following the procedure, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Medical students have worked to place dispensers at parks, pools and golf courses around Washtenaw County to give people easy access to sunscreen.