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Neuropathy Study Finds Promise in Healthy Fats
In a U-M study, researchers observed a reversal of chronic nerve damage in prediabetic mice that were fed unsaturated dietary fats.
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All Inpatients, All the Time: Hospital Medicine Grows as a Specialty
With their general medical training, and their special focus on the needs of hospitalized patients, hospitalist physicians play a key role in many hospitals.
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Study: People with High-Deductible Plans Don’t Act Like Savvy Shoppers
Few people with HDHPs proactively ask about or search for lower-cost care. This suggests opportunity for insurers, employers and health care providers to help.
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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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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.
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Growth of Cardio-Obstetrics Care Presents Challenges, Opportunity
Cardio-obstetrics teams are caring for more women than ever before. An expert explains the growing field.
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Some Primary Care Doctors Not Prepared to Help with Cancer Treatment Decisions
Up to 1/3 of primary care providers discussed breast cancer treatment options with patients but many report gaps in their knowledge.
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Researchers Hope to Improve the Masquelet Technique
For patients missing a portion of bone, a surgical procedure called the Masquelet technique may be used to treat their injury. How the procedure works and why current research could help improve surgery time in the future.
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Systemic Scleroderma Treatments: Where Are We Now?
A new and novel outcome measure is being used to determine effectiveness of new scleroderma treatments. Learn how Michigan Medicine is leading the way.  
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Many Popular Dietary Supplements Can Yield Dangerous Liver Results
A recent paper from two U-M hepatologists highlights the liver dangers associated with consuming some herbal and dietary supplements designed to build muscle or lose weight.
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Examining the Consequences of Fragmented IBD Care
Treatment for inflammatory bowel disease often involves coordination among doctors and facilities. A new study finds there’s room for improvement.
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A New Option to Rescue Knee Cartilage
A new clinical trial at Michigan Medicine is evaluating a next-generation approach to replacing damaged knee cartilage with healthy cartilage cultivated from a patient’s own cells.
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Pre-Medicare Years Bring Health Insurance Worries for Many
Almost half of Americans ages 50 to 64 are worried they won’t be able to afford insurance in retirement, and 68 percent are also concerned about federal changes to health insurance. 
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Why Many Older Patients with Low Risk Still Want Colorectal Cancer Screenings
A study of colonoscopy recipients finds mixed feelings about using age, life expectancy and risk calculators to guide screening. How doctors can steer the conversation.
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Expanded Medicaid Means a lot for Health and Work Lives of Enrollees
Findings from Michigan enrollees may help other states understand the potential impact of Medicaid expansion and work requirements on health and employment.