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A new drug being tested for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy changed the structure of the heart in a new report from a clinical trial.
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Researchers have created an experimental device that, instead of inhibiting inflammatory proteins in COVID-19 patients, changes the phenotype of circulating white blood cells, helping wean two patients off ECMO.
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A new study reveals the COVID-19 virus triggers production of autoantibodies circulating through the blood, causing blood coagulation and clots in people hospitalized with the disease.
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A new survey of more than 800 health care workers finds reason to increase support for front line employees as the pandemic continues.
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The analysis highlights the diversity of immune response in pancreatic cancer, and points toward the need for treatments tailored to individual patients.
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What about the kidneys make them a hotspot for COVID-19’s cytokine storm? A research team says it’s the presence of a protein found on specialized renal transport cells.
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The U-M-led development and validation of a staging system for non-metastatic prostate cancer could help doctors and patients assess treatment options, as well as improve clinical trials.
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This phase 2 trial also identified a subset of patients with specific mutations who may see the most benefit from the drug.
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How E coli. and other illness-causing bugs get past the microbiome’s defenses.
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Watch four Michigan Medicine experts discuss the role of fundamental science in ending the COVID-19 pandemic.
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A U-M Rogel Cancer study provides an updated, more comprehensive look at trends for this rare, aggressive form of breast cancer over the last four decades.
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Michigan Medicine ophthalmologists create a scalable algorithm for triaging appointments during the pandemic
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Animal model observation may reveal new cause of hypertension.
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While there is no actual fountain of youth, a new study shows a high throughput technique could help researchers find drugs that improve health and lengthen lifespan.
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A Michigan Medicine team looks into the prevalence of NAFLD in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction.