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Older Adults and Antibiotics: Study Shows Healthy Attitudes but Unhealthy Practices
Many take leftover doses from previous prescriptions, and expect new prescriptions for non-bacterial illness.
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New Study Suggests Excess Glycogen May Cause Metabolic Syndrome
A team explores the possible association between human genetic variants and liver attenuation that may also indicate a new pathway for lowering triglycerides and cholesterol.
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Santiago Schnell named chair of the U-M Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology
Santiago Schnell, D.Phil., has been appointed chair of the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology in the U-M Medical School by the Board of Regents, effective March 1, 2021.
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U-M Depression Center enters 20th year with new director and focus on next-generation research
U-M Depression Center’s leadership passed to a new generation, as the U-M Board of Regents approved Srijan Sen, M.D., Ph.D., as its next director.
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Irregular Sleep Connected to Bad Moods and Depression, Study Shows
Irregular sleep schedules can affect mood and risk of developing symptoms of depression according to a study of first-year medical residents that used Fitbits and smartphones.
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As Insurers End Grace Period for COVID-19 Hospital Costs, Study Estimates Potential Bills
Hospital care for COVID-19 has been free to most patients but insurance companies may be ending that; a study of flu-related hospital bills suggests a coronavirus hospital stay could now cost $1,000 on average.
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The Lancet Global Health: Vision loss could be treated in one billion people worldwide, unlocking human potential and accelerating global development
To help achieve immediate and substantial benefits for societies and people living with vision impairment, expert authors call on governments to include eye health in broader health care planning and financing, harness new technology to improve diagnosis and treatment, and expand the eye health workforce, so that everyone can access high-quality eye care.
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Biomedical projects awarded $1.1 million in funding by MTRAC Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Michigan
The Michigan Translational Research and Commercialization (MTRAC) for Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Michigan (U-M) recently awarded a combined $1.1 million in funding to seven high-tech, mid-stage research projects led by researchers at U-M and Michigan State University.
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Cholesterol: The Good, the Bad and What to Do About It
A cardiology specialist weighs on what you need to know.
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Blood Clots: 10 Things to Know
What is a blood clot? What causes them? Are you at more risk for blood clots if you’ve had COVID-19? An expert shares 10 things you need to know about blood clots.
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Drug Combination Prevents Clots Without Increasing Bleeding in Mouse Models
Researchers continue to hone in on how best to prevent blood clots, which cause strokes and heart attacks, without unintended side effects.
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How COVID-19 has Disrupted Children’s Dental Care
Dentist appointments for kids have been harder to come by during the pandemic, with children Medicaid coverage facing greater barriers to care than those with private insurance.
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COVID-19 Becomes Focus of Medical Student’s CNN Internship
For Gina Yu, her initial exposure to the pandemic wasn’t from the bedside, but from within the media news storm.
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More People with MS Turning to Cannabis for Help with Pain, Sleep
A new survey shows high usage rates of cannabinoids like CBD for multiple sclerosis, but most patients are figuring out these new products on their own.
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Save A Heart Virtual Gala to raise funds for congenital heart research, family support at Mott
The annual event is in its 28th year of raising funds to support congenital heart research and families of children with life-threatening heart conditions.