In two new papers, both published in Cell Reports Medicine, researchers from the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center describe聽the mechanisms of how alterations in the CDK12 gene drive prostate cancer development and report聽on a promising degrader that targets CDK12 and a related gene to destroy tumors.
With free COVID-19 rapid tests now shipping to households nationwide, and many other types of at-home medical tests now available, a new study looks at what older adults think about the ability to get answers to medical questions without leaving home.
According to University of Michigan researchers, the number of female residents matriculating to high paying medical specialties has increased.
In a remarkable display of bench to bedside science, a therapeutic developed by U-M鈥檚 Michelle Hastings, Ph.D. is now being used to treat twin girls with a rare form of juvenile Batten disease.
People having surgery on mitral and tricuspid heart valves may receive a pacemaker more often than necessary 鈥� leading to a greater risk for life-threatening complications, studies show. Researchers say high volume hospitals with experienced surgeons may be able to achieve similar outcomes without needing to implant the device.
GLP1RA agonists have been increasing in popularity for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes.聽With this novel treatment proving to be very effective, researchers are curious to know more about what other potential treatments it could also hold.
The #HOPE4LIVER trials, testing the safety efficacy of histotripsy as a treatment for primary and metastatic liver tumors, met its goals for technical success and safety. An expert is quoted explaining the results.
Wegovy (semaglutide) now has Medicare approval for coverage among people with obesity and cardiovascular disease but no diabetes; a study looks at what level of risk might make someone eligible.
A poll of people over the age of 50 shows that just under half are likely to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine, though those in the highest-risk age groups are more likely.
Michigan Medicine will launch a new era in comprehensive breast cancer care, thanks to a generous donation from the Weiser Charitable Foundation
Research from the University of Michigan suggests that one day a phone app could be able to detect the development of hepatic encephalopathy in patients just by listening to them speak.
Doctors and pharmacists treating people with blood thinners can reduce the rate of inappropriate dosing 鈥� as well as blood clots and strokes that can result from it 鈥� using an electronic patient management system, a study suggests. Direct oral anticoagulants can be incorrectly prescribed up to 20% of the time.
Over half of parents report at least one factor that makes it difficult for their child to make new friends, with about one in five saying that shyness or being socially awkward got in the way of their child鈥檚 efforts to make new friends.
One in 5 older adults used cannabis products that include THC in the last year. Among them, 20% said they drove within 2 hours of using cannabis, and a similar percentage said they experience at least one potential signs of addiction.
As prescription oral chemotherapies have become a common form of cancer treatment, some patients were paying more than $10,000 a year for medications. A new study finds that efforts to cap prescription drug spending are yielding significant out-of-pocket savings for these patients.
During a stroke, Black Americans arrive later to emergency departments 鈥� which are less likely to be notified of a patient鈥檚 condition ahead of time, a national study shows. Researchers say quality improvements for EMS should be a target for stroke system redesigns to achieve greater health equity.
New mental health parity rules from the federal government aim to address issues with access and insurance coverage, but multiple experts from the University of Michigan say more effort is needed.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have uncovered a key reason why a typically normal protein goes awry and fuels cancer. They found the protein NSD2 alters the function of the androgen receptor, an important regulator of normal prostate development.
Scleroderma is a chronic autoimmune disease of women.Over time, people living with scleroderma develop progressive and irreversible scarring.Scarring, called fibrosis, effects the lungs, heart and kidneys, leading to poor quality of life, disability and a reduced life expectancy.
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