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How do you treat rotator-cuff tears?

Rotator-cuff tears appear most in adults over the age of 40. These injuries are typically treated with physical therapy and surgical intervention as a last resort.
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Researchers tackle rare, aggressive tumors in children

ATRT are rare, aggressive tumors. A lot of research has been done in identifying their cause and there are good therapies available. However, more research needs to be done. This is a Q&A article to raise awareness about ATRT and highlight the current research.
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How did health insurance coverage changes affect older adults?

Two University of Michigan studies show how past policy decisions have affected older Americans with modest or low incomes.
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Eight U-M researchers win PECASE awards

Three U-M medical researchers, and five others from the U-M faculty, have received one of the nation's top honors for scientists and engineers, as announced by the White House.
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People find medical test results hard to understand, increasing overall worry

In a published research letter in JAMA, researchers tested whether people could understand standard pathology reports and whether a patient-centered report might improve understanding.
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12 stories from 2024 worth a second look

Health Lab writers selected 12 stories for you to read from 2024 that are worth revisiting before kicking off a brand-new year.
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Encouraging spirituality in teens without forcing participation

Among parents who plan to attend religious services this holiday season, nearly half would insist their teen join even if they didn’t want to, a poll suggests.
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Potential culprit identified in lingering Crohn’s disease symptoms

A study from University of Michigan researchers may explain why some patients with Crohn’s disease continue to experience symptoms, even in the absence of inflammation.
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New tools that leverage NIH’s ‘All of Us’ dataset could improve anesthesia and surgical care

In a report in JAMA Surgery, researchers propose two novel tools that leverage the All of Us dataset to look at acute health events such as surgery.
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People want to know if AI is used in their health care

A study published in JAMA Network Open finds most people want to be notified if AI is used in their health care.
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Using cellular therapy to treat cancer, and beyond

Here, Monalisa Ghosh, M.D., a hematologist-oncologist at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center, answers questions about cellular therapy; how it's used and what exciting developments are soon to come.
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Older adults’ health may get a little help from their friends 

Close friendships include help with health-related advice or support for people over 50, but those with major mental or physical health issues have fewer close friends.
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More clues reveal how gut bacteria works

Research from the University of Michigan uncovers a unique way the bacteria Bacteroides, which make up nearly half of the gut microbiome, synthesize the proteins needed to degrade carbohydrates.
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Study finds tonsil removal not linked to undesirable weight gain, contrary to popular belief

A trial involving Michigan Medicine researchers has upended a long-held belief that adenotonsillectomies for children with mild sleep-disordered breathing lead to undesirable weight gain.
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How race impacts patients’ response to cancer immunotherapy

The first large scale analysis finds immune checkpoint inhibitors are equally effective in Black and white patients, with Black patients having fewer side effects.