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Study Explains Why Patients with Cancer Spread to the Liver Have Worse Outcomes
The liver siphons critical immune cells to render immunotherapy ineffective; radiation to the liver may block this process.
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Michigan Medicine launches COVID-19 vaccination clinic at Michigan Stadium
Forced to close its gates to fans during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Big House will reopen to play a critical role in the efforts to quickly vaccinate as many people as possible.
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Uncovering Key Molecule that Drives Production of Cells Critical to Allergic Reactions
Researchers discover protein that regulates the gene expression for influential immune cells, paving a path for novel targets to treat inflammatory and allergic diseases.
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10 Expert COVID-19 Tips to Follow in 2021
Key advice you should still use, and continue to share, in the new year.
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Study: Treatable Cause of High Blood Pressure Often Ignored
People whose blood pressure is hard to control might have another condition that’s the real culprit. So why aren’t they being tested for primary aldosteronism?
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From Pandemic to Purpose
A behavioral scientist, who studies the power of living with purpose, discusses how to heal and grow in the new year, sharing his own daughter's tragic, but inspiring, life journey.
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Couple Fulfills Dream to Become Dads Through Surrogacy
After welcoming their son, couple helps Michigan Medicine launch first peer mentor program for same sex couples expecting babies through surrogacy.
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Life-Threatening Placental Condition Puts Mom and Baby at Risk
Care team uses innovative intravascular balloon to slow down blood flow during baby’s delivery to prevent potentially fatal blood loss due to placenta accreta.
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Not Sure About the COVID-19 Vaccine? Get the Facts, Then Decide
Heard a claim about the vaccines? Check here before sharing or acting on the information.
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Should Pregnant and Breastfeeding Patients Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
None of the COVID-19 vaccines have been studied specifically in pregnant or breastfeeding individuals. An expert addresses top questions.
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12 Things Science Taught Us About COVID-19 This Past Year
Thanks to healthcare all-stars, the world enters 2021 optimistically with more clues than ever before about defeating the pandemic.
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Using Machine Learning to Predict Which COVID-19 Patients Will Get Worse
New algorithm helps clinicians flag COVID-19 patients who need more care.
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“Bedside Toy Store” making spirits bright for hospitalized children during pandemic
For years, Santa’s workshop was transported to Michigan Medicine C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital.
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Improving Care for Children During Disasters
Regional hospitals unite to strengthen emergency response plans for children impacted by such crises as a pandemic, hurricane, flood or mass shooting.
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Screen Time, Emotional Health Among Parents’ Top Concerns for Kids in Pandemic
National poll: Cyberbullying, depression and unhealthy habits on parents’ top 10 list of worries. Black families rank racism as No.1 concern and COVID-19 as No.2.