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Surgery risks go up depending upon the anesthesiologist’s workload
For certain surgeries, staffing one anesthesiologist for three or four overlapping cases can increase complications, death.
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The unique origin of a neutrophil’s chemical messaging system
The call is coming from inside the cell!
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Study provides first evidence of link between opioid use disorder, chronic pain
This first-of-its-kind study explores central sensitization.
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Researchers identify most effective practices of medical assistants, as well as barriers
The study builds an understanding around the experience of medical assistants in the clinic setting.
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Pulse oximeters missed low oxygen levels in more Black veterans than white veterans
Study reveals the pervasiveness of the medical devices’ skin-color bias.
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Older mice with flu helped with nanoparticle therapy
Findings could eventually translate to therapeutics to improve outcomes from respiratory illness in people.
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The smell of food blocks life extending effect of a restricted diet. These drugs may unblock it
A study in worms provides new clues about the role of serotonin and dopamine in aging.
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Dynamic cells linked to brain tumor growth and recurrence
In mice, researchers have discovered the presence of oncostreams, highly active cells connected to how brain tumors grow and invade healthy tissue.
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Cost of brand-name epilepsy drugs increased by 277% over 8 years
Generic anti-seizure drugs’ costs went down during the same time, study shows
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Thyroid hormone treatment intensity linked to increased risk of cardiovascular mortality
The findings highlight the importance of regular monitoring of thyroid function and prompt correction of over- and under-treatment with thyroid hormone to reduce patient harm.
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New option for control of severe asthma, lung microbiome and transplant and more
Highlights from the American Thoracic Society 2022 Conference from Michigan Medicine researchers.
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A decade later, some veterans find it hard to breathe
Exposure to burn pits, sandstorms and other hazards could cause lung damage—but proving it is difficult.
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Viral proteins key to tumor model in mice
Researchers have figured out how to create a mouse model of a rare but fatal skin cancer, a scientific discovery 10 years in the making.
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Medical cannabis programs see four-fold enrollment increase between 2016 and 2020
Researchers say the trend has been driven by new medical cannabis laws, expanded qualifying conditions and increased enrollment nationally.
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Doctors across state borders
Telehealth between providers and patients in different states: Medicare data show impact of temporary pandemic telemedicine rules.