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What DNA Can Tell Us About Dog Evolution
The collection of close to 2,000 samples provides an unbiased view of canine genetics.
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Dog diversity unveiled by international DNA database
A new paper, published in the journal Genome Biology, outlines what the Dog10K project discovered after sequencing the genomes of close to 2,000 samples from 321 different breed dogs, wild dogs, coyotes, and wolves, and comparing them to one reference sample—that of a German Shepherd named Mischka.
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Sensitive parenting and preschool attendance may promote academic resilience in late preterm infants
Michigan Medicine research tracks academic trajectories of late preterm infants from infancy to kindergarten and identifies developmental risks and how to best promote resilience
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When the patient becomes the student
Lauren’s journey as a physical therapy patient guided her to her career path
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University of Michigan Health-West announces new president
University of Michigan Health announced today that Ronald Grifka, M.D., will be the new president of University of Michigan Health-West.
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Early findings suggest clinical and lab-based approach critical to tracking head and neck cancer recurrence
Early findings of two studies from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center shed light on new ways to anticipate recurrence in HPV-positive head and neck cancer sooner. The papers, published in Cancer and Oral Oncology, offer clinical and technological perspectives on how to measure if recurrence is happening earlier than current blood tests allow, and provide a framework for a new, more sensitive blood test that could help in this monitoring.
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Beating the odds against chronic total occlusion
Learn about the latest advances in treatment for chronic total occlusion, a life-threatening condition that deprives the heart of oxygen. A team of cardiovascular surgeons perform advanced, minimally invasive surgery to help David Schneider get his life back on track.
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Free online tool helps prostate cancer patients save on out-of-pocket drug costs
A free online tool could potentially save some prostate cancer patients more than $9,000 in out-of-pocket drug costs, a Michigan Medicine study finds.
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Could Prostate Cancer Drugs Help Fight COVID Infections?
Researchers look into a drug called proxalutamide as a potential therapeutic for the coronavirus.
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Pulmonary embolism deaths, disparities high despite advancements in care
Despite these innovations, a Michigan Medicine study finds that the death rate for pulmonary embolism remains high and unchanged in recent years – more often killing men, Black patients and those from rural areas. The results are published in the Annals of the American Thoracic Society.
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Gene therapy for brain tumor shows promising early results in humans
Research from the University of Michigan Department of Neurosurgery and Rogel Cancer Center shows promising early results that a therapy combining cell-killing and immune-stimulating drugs are safe and effective in extending survival for patients with gliomas, a highly aggressive form of brain cancer.
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Sleep apnea disparities in kids: Obesity may override impact of race, socioeconomics
As researchers explored potential reasons behind racial disparities in treatment outcomes for children with severe sleep apnea, they were expecting to find the answer in socioeconomic factors. But they were surprised to learn that when one risk factor – obesity – was taken out of the equation, race was no longer associated with worse post-surgery outcomes for obstructive sleep apnea.
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Philanthropy News
125 Years of Impact
In 1898 an extraordinary woman made a gift to the University of Michigan that was the first of its kind in the nation and continues to promote her ideals today.
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“Eggsplosions” Are Not All They're Cracked Up to Be on TikTok
Microwaving hard-boiled eggs is one of the latest TikTok trends that can harm your eyes.
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As Medicaid ‘unwinding’ continues, Michigan report provides key insights
Medicaid expansion’s impact on low-income Michigan residents included reduced uninsurance, increased primary and preventive care, and better financial health.