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With telehealth coverage on the brink, study shows it hasn’t driven up total visits

Telehealth coverage under Medicare hasn’t led to an increase in total visits since 2020, but different medical specialties, especially mental health, have different rates of use.
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Researchers uncover hundreds of emojis in patient records

A review of electronic health records shows which emojis are most often used and in what context.
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Study finds improved quality of life after gender-affirming vaginoplasties

Gender-affirming vaginoplasties is a procedure commonly sought after by transfeminine individuals. Research from University of Michigan Health finds that the majority of these individuals are satisfied after their procedure.
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AI tool can predict heart failure from genetic and health record data

Michigan Medicine researchers found that by collecting genetic information and clinical data from an individual patient can help predict their heart failure risk a decade before it’s diagnosed.
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Uncovering how occludin protein maintains blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers

University of Michigan researchers uncover the role of occludin, a protein that regulates blood-brain and blood-retinal barriers, offering new insight into diabetic retinopathy.
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First U.S.-based study of parents and guardians of kids with pathological demand avoidance

The first United States based study of parents and guardians of children with pathological demand avoidance finds that the Paradigm Shift Program® assists parents in addressing behavioral challenges within their child.
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Could AI help doctors spot risky drinking habits?

Alcohol use disorder and risky alcohol drinking habits are important for primary care providers to know about and address with patients; artificial intelligence could help.
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Using a microfluidic device to monitor glioblastoma treatment outcomes

Using a microfluidic device, researchers isolated glioblastoma biomarkers that can be used to predict patient responses to chemotherapy drugs.
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'Molecular glue' stabilizes protein that inhibits development of non-small cell lung cancer

University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target PP2A and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.
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Most popular stories of 2025 month-by-month

A review of the most read stories, by month, in 2025 by Health Lab.
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Leukemia drug secures FDA approval

Komzifti (ziftomenib), developed at Michigan Medicine, has been approved for patients with acute myeloid leukemia caused by the NPM1 gene mutation.
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Few parents offer teens guidance on healthy eating during the holiday season

One in three parents say it’s difficult to talk with their teen about food and weight, rising to more than half among parents who believe their teen is overweight, suggests national poll.
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AI model helps diagnose often undetected heart disease from simple EKG

Michigan Medicine doctors may soon be able to diagnose an elusive form of heart disease within seconds by using an artificial intelligence model.
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Child survivors of critical illness are missing out on timely follow up care

Critically ill or injured kids may be missing out on vital follow up care, finds a study from Michigan Medicine.
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Want to curb cannabis-related crashes? Don’t forget older adults

Cannabis use before driving can increase crash risks. A new study of people over 50 looks at who is most likely to use marijuana within two hours of driving.