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How SARS-CoV-2 sets up a literal shop inside cells to cause infection
A highly complicated experiment designed to reveal how SARS-CoV-2 causes infection by hijacking cellular machinery is published by a team of investigators at Michigan Medicine.
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Evidence of conscious-like activity in the dying brain
A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.
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COVID-19 linked to financial toll on patients
COVID-19 hospitalization is especially linked to an impact on patients’ financial health
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A gene involved in Down syndrome puts the brakes on neurons’ activity in mice, study shows
Michigan Medicine researchers have found that an extra copy of one gene that is triplicated in human Down syndrome patients causes improper development of neurons in mice.
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A rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers for teen
For one teen, a rare neuromuscular disorder diagnosis brings long awaited answers.
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Connecting the brain’s hot zone
A Michigan Medicine study takes a closer look at the neurobiology of psychedelic experiences.
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Study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos
A Michigan Medicine study reveals pivotal RNA modification in mouse embryos.
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Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of receiving opioid prescriptions
Cerebral palsy patients at higher risk of being prescribed opioids for pain, even though Michigan Medicine researchers find them to not be effective for their unique pain issues.
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Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with vascular disease have worse symptoms, bypass outcomes
A Michigan Medicine study finds that Black and socioeconomically disadvantaged patients with a common vascular disease have more severe symptoms before bypass surgery – and are at greater risk for amputation and other complications after the procedure.
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Saturated fatty acids promote immune escape of oral cancers
A team of Michigan Medicine researchers have identified a mechanism in mice for how obesity affects some oral cancers’ ability to escape from the immune system.
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Predictive analytic tool proves adaptable and reliable in hospitals
Michigan Medicine study shows model that predicts patient deterioration defies traditional challenges.
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You’ve got some nerve
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have identified a new metric to articulate the relationship between nerve density and oral cancer. The study investigated normalized nerve density to translate previous mechanistic studies into a context that could be used in the clinic.
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Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life
Financial toxicity of cancer impacts partners’ quality of life, with people reporting pain, fatigue and sleep issues tied to missed work and medical bills
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Who goes to the ICU and why?
A Michigan Medicine study tries to understand why different hospitals use the intensive care unit more than others.
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Potential drug treats fatty liver disease in animal models, brings hope for first human treatment
For nonalcoholic steatohepatitis, also known as NASH, a potential drug may treat the fatty liver disease in animal models researchers find.