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Does Exercise Affect the Brain’s Aging Process? U-M Research Aims to Find Out
Explore a brain study in which medical researchers are investigating the effects of exercise on age-related declines in cognitive function.
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Predicting — and Preventing — Psychiatric Morbidity After ARDS
Michigan Medicine researchers sought to find out if they can anticipate who will be affected by psychiatric morbidity after surviving acute respiratory distress syndrome.
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Weak Grip a Strong Predictor of Metabolic Disease and Disability in Adults
A Michigan Medicine researcher teamed up with colleagues in China to investigate muscular strength as a predictor of metabolic disorders and physical disabilities.
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Improving ECMO Strategies, Outcomes for Children with Critical Cardiac Disease
A newly launched multicenter study analyzes the use of emergency mechanical circulatory support among critically ill children with cardiovascular conditions.
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For Adolescents, Pre-Pregnancy BMI Directly Linked to Excess Pregnancy Weight Gain
Specific messaging and resources are needed to promote healthy weight gain during pregnancy for young mothers, a new study suggests.
 Doctors looking at an x-ray of postmenopausal bone loss
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Examining Women’s Bones During Menopause May Help Head Off Fractures
U-M researchers tracked bone loss during menopause over 14 years. See the study results on age related bone loss & bone mineral density during menopause.
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Pop-Up Eye Clinic in a Shipping Container Targets Underserved Communities
U-M researchers have designed an eye clinic in a shipping container. See how the ophthalmology container clinic is helping underserved regions with eye care.
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Car Crash-Test Dummies Move Beyond Young, Thin and Male
U-M trauma experts help create an improved crash test dummy that more accurately represent today's drivers. Learn more about obese & elderly crash test dummies
 A child snoring because of obstructive sleep apnea
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If a Child Snores, Is Surgery the Answer?
Learn about a U-M study to determine whether surgically removing tonsils and adenoids or watchful waiting is best for treating snoring in children.
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Some Olympic Doping Drugs May Have Legitimate Medical Uses
Despite certain performance enhancing drugs being banned by the WADA, many have legitimate medical uses. See some of the banned substances and their uses.
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World’s Smallest Pacemaker Can Help Stop Surgical Complications
University of Michigan doctors install first Micra leadless pacemaker directly into a patient’s heart. See how this device compares to older pacemakers.
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New Class of Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs Promising for Previously Intolerant Patients
PCSK9-inhibitors in new cholesterol medications can help previously intolerant patients lower cholesterol. Here's more information on this new cholesterol drug.
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Is Colonoscopy Really King for Colorectal Cancer Detection?
Are colonoscopies better at colorectal cancer detection than stool-based tests? University of Michigan gastroenterologist weighs in on colon cancer tests.
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Study: Specialty Care Improves Liver Disease Survival
University of Michigan professor finds survival rate for patients with liver disease improved with specialty care. Learn more about this paper on liver disease.
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New Study Emphasizes Harm of Vaccine Refusals
Parents who delay or skip childhood vaccinations even when kids have no medical reasons are contributing to U.S. outbreaks of measles and whooping cough.
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