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An unsung linchpin of pandemic care
Primary care’s role in managing COVID-19 patients, and the rapid evolution of telehealth, sets the stage for a different future.
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New training focuses on safety during home health care visits
From the implementation of role-play training to virtual sessions with life-size simulations, training for safety during home care visits is a priority more than ever.
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Dismantling racism in medicine
Medical students from the U-M Student Diversity Council work to transform medical education and the medical field to amplify diversity, equity, inclusivity, accessibility, and justice. They recently presented their work at the American Medical Association
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Breakthrough in using CRISPR-Cas9 to target fat cells
CRISPR technology is helping researchers study fat cells, and the method could revolutionize the process and cost of developing mouse models for lab research.
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New study clarifies how one protein helps maintain a healthy cellular supply chain
The findings reveal more about the process essential for maintaining cellular health and function.
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How mentorship can help student-led scientific research
Medical students can benefit from mentorship in a number of ways, including guidance that helps facilitate student-led scientific research.
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Early result acceptance programs could bring innovative change to medical residency applications
Matching with a residency program can be stressful and costly for medical students. Two experts share findings on how ERAPs could lift some pressure from Match Day for future doctors.
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AI helps predict treatment outcomes for patients with diseased dental implants
The algorithm FARDEEP offers a personalized approach to identify patients who better respond to regenerative therapies.
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Among physicians, men make more than women. How do we change that?
A new perspective looks at the built-in bias within the factors that drive physicians’ salaries and makes recommendations for how institutions can close the gap.
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Diabetes targets would cost more but the impact would be worth it
Here's how, according to several experts.
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Insider insights on getting into, and thriving, during medical school
University of Michigan medical students answer pre-meds’ questions ranging from how to prepare for interviews to how to stay well while juggling medical school.
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A new way for health science educators to connect
At Michigan Medicine, RISE provides a platform for physicians, scientists, staff and learners to collaborate and advance health sciences education.
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An often overlooked cause of genetic disease
Pituitary diseases arise from RNA splicing variants.
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First-year medical student wins gold at Paralympics
Paralympian Sam Grewe shares his journey from being a young teen receiving a cancer diagnosis to becoming an athlete competing on a global stage, and how his diagnosis and experience inspired him to become a doctor.
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Opioid lawsuit payout plans overlook a vital need
Pain management care and research that's focused on smarter use of addictive drugs.