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A Lesson in Compassion
A carillonist performs social justice pieces for med students
Medicine at Michigan
When Magic Happens
Dean Runge’s take on the “hospital of the future”
Medicine at Michigan
$20M from the Maxine and Stuart Frankel Foundation
Gift will establish the Frankel Innovation Initiative to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies
microscope drawn in blue ink on notepad paper
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U-M Researchers Find New Function for Macropinocytosis in Mammalian Cell Growth
Research suggests the possibility of a more general phenomenon, applicable to the growth of other primary cell types.
Cancer cell
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U-M Team Sheds New Light on the Role of Regulatory T Cells in Pancreatic Cancer
In mouse models, the work uncovers a new potential target to improve immunotherapy approaches to the deadly disease.
Naloxone in a bag
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This Drug Could Save Their Lives, But Less Than 2% Get It
Prescribing guidelines recommend the opioid overdose rescue drug naloxone for anyone taking high-dose prescription opioids, overdose survivors and people with opioid addiction. A new study shows few receive it.
obesity scale
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BMI Over Time Beats Genetics in Predicting Future Obesity
Genetic testing as a determinant of future obesity is not as effective as tracking a patient’s BMI over time, a new study finds.
Patient waiting for check-up
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Children Frequently Receive Unnecessary Medical Care Regardless of Insurance Type
1 in 9 publicly insured and 1 in 11 privately insured children received low-value care in 2014, researchers find.
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Having a Baby May Cost Some Families $4,500 Out-Of-Pocket
A new Michigan Medicine study finds families may be paying more money out-of-pocket when it comes to delivering a baby.
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Artificial Intelligence Improves Brain Tumor Diagnosis
Neuropathologists are creating a partnership with AI by teaching it how to help diagnose brain tumors with more speed, accuracy and efficiency.
Exercise gear in a bottle
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A Replacement for Exercise?
Michigan Medicine researchers recently found that Sestrin, a naturally occurring protein in the body, mimicked the benefits of exercise in flies and mice.
Daniel Shumer, M.D. posing in lobby
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Drug Trial Seeking First Ever Treatment for Dangerous Side Effect of Prader-Willi Syndrome
A worldwide research effort is underway for finding a treatment option for hyperphagia, the most common genetic cause of life-threatening childhood obesity. 
Older gentleman on computer
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Older Adults Use Online Physician Ratings, but View Them Cautiously, Poll Shows
Online reviews giving recommendations about doctors are viewed by older adults looking to choose a physician, but they factor them in with word-of- mouth reputation and more.
Couple by rail
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Travel Dreams Come True After Lung Reduction Surgery
After suffering from emphysema for years, a lung volume reduction surgery at Michigan Medicine drastically changed one woman’s quality of life, igniting her love of travel once again.
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Investigating the Immune System’s Connection to Blood Clots
U-M led research is exploring more about blood clots in hopes to discover potential alternative options for blood thinners as treatment.