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Candida auris: The deadly fungus on the rise

The CDC warns of rising infections from Candida auris, a deadly fungus. Learn what you need to know about this emerging threat from U-M Medical School's Dr. Teresa O'Meara.
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Income affects maternal and infant health in somewhat unexpected ways

While higher income improves maternal and infant health over time, it’s not enough to offset the impact of race, according to new research. In addition, although higher-income mothers and their babies ultimately end up with better health outcomes, they actually start out with more difficulties. And regardless of wealth, maternal and infant health in the United States lags behind Sweden.
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For spinal cord injuries, acceptance and commitment therapy aids in recovery

Research from U-M suggests that Acceptance and Commitment Therapy can aid in the recovery of spinal cord injuries by helping patients learn to manage their emotions and thoughts surrounding their injury.
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Cataract surgery reimbursements may not be enough for some patients

For complex cataract surgery, Medicare reimbursements are far lower than a simpler form of the surgery.
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Fruit flies feast for pleasure as well as necessity

Study reveals the way flies are just like us when it comes to food.
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Using the power of artificial intelligence

A new software tool, called LabGym, helps researchers across the life sciences more efficiently analyze animal behaviors.
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Study finds exhaled breath could enhance detection, diagnosis of COVID-19 and variants

Study finds exhaled breath could enhance detection, diagnosis of COVID-19 and variants
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RNA modification ‘pivotal’ for protein linked to neurodegeneration in ALS

RNA modification ‘pivotal’ for protein linked to neurodegeneration in ALS.
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Sugar is processed differently in the brains of obesity-prone vs. obesity-resistant rats

Molecular insights point to neuronal underpinnings of obesity
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Researchers circumvent radiation resistance in subtype of brain tumors

University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center researchers find ZMYND8 gene plays a critical role in conferring radiation resistance on brain tumors with IDH1 mutation.
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Checklist for the checkup: Some parents may not be making the most of well child visits

While many parents keep recommended well visits with their child’s primary provider, some may consider more proactive steps to make checkups as productive as possible
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For COVID-19, do supplements help?

An expert cautions about becoming too enamored with pills.
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An AI model predicting acute kidney injury works, but not without some tweaking

The model identified AKI 48 hours in advance, allowing ample time for clinicians to intervene and provide treatment.
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Studying a protein modification process in worms provides potential insights for human health

Too much of this post-translational modification impacted multiple body systems
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Is your gas stove really hurting you and your family?

A pulmonologist discusses the risks and offers tips for protecting your health in your home