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More Than One-Third of Patients Risk Major Bleeding By Doubling Up on Blood Thinners
A new study finds patients were taking too many antithrombotics for no reason, leading to a significant increase in bleeding events.
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Many Older Adults, Especially Those with Health Issues, Feel Isolated
Survey of older adults finds physical & mental health issues, hearing problems, and poor diet, exercise and sleep habits are tied to loneliness
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CMS awards Michigan Medicine prestigious five-star quality rating
Michigan Medicine received the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) highest possible quality designation in the agency’s most recent release of its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
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Attacking ‘Invisible Threat’ that Affects Cancer Care Workers
Exposure to chemotherapy can create hazards for nurses, pharmacists as they deliver lifesaving care to patients, but use of protective devices remains low.
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Designing New Proteins Could Lead to Cancer Treatment
U-M researchers lead the field in successful protein creation, a tactic that could lead to a newer, more effective class of drugs.
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3 Heart Health Risks All Men Should Know
While heart disease remains the No. 1 cause of death in both sexes, men have a greater risk of heart attack. Abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease (PAD) or erectile dysfunction (ED) may signal the presence of heart disease.
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Opioid Use in the Family May Influence Adolescents’ Opioid Risk After Surgery
Study: Long-term Opioid use by one or more family members was associated to persistent opioid use by adolescents prescribed opioids after common surgical and dental procedures.
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Early Pesticide Exposure Contributes to Faster ALS Progression
A new study helps determine the role of pesticides and pollutants during the course of the progressive neurodegenerative disease that has no cure.
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Medical ‘Shadow Records’ and ‘Black Box’ Tools Need More Light
Experts call for regulations to strike a balance between personal privacy rights and the potential for “big data” research to improve patient care and fuel innovation.
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Anatomy of a Human Heart
Your heart does a lot of work to keep the body going. Learn about the organ’s amazing power and the functions of its many parts.
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Study Sheds More Light on Genes’ ‘On/Off’ Switches
Regulation of genes by noncoding DNA might help explain the complex interplay between our environment and genetic expression.
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New Clinic Promotes Shared Care to Treat Alcohol-Related Liver Disease
The facility offers multiple types of medical care, all under one roof — and during the same appointment. Learn more about the unique treatment model.
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8 Ways to Make Your Medical School Application Shine
Top medical schools receive thousands of applications and extend interview offers to just a fraction of the applicant pool. Use these med school application tips to ace your app and med school interviews.
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Ringing the Bell for Lung Cancer
One patient overcomes treatment fears and signs on for clinical research.
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Dramatic ACA Effect Seen in Insurance for Adults with Diabetes
U-M researchers show more adults with diabetes covered after ACA provisions for pre-existing conditions and older adults began.