How Environmental Pollutants and Genetics Work Together in Rheumatoid Arthritis

New research documents how chemicals and a certain gene activate an enzyme to increase the risk and severity of RA and bone destruction.
19-Apr-2018 8:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Low Total Testosterone in Men Widespread, Linked to Chronic Disease

New research finds that more men have suboptimal testosterone levels than previously known, and it may be putting these men at risk.
19-Apr-2018 4:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

One-Stop Shop: New Clinic Bundles Key Services After ICU Discharge

Rooted in research, a Michigan Medicine clinic aims to help intensive care unit patients receive proper follow-up care and prevent readmissions.
18-Apr-2018 3:45 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Delivering Cancer Treatment on a Nanodisc Helps Eliminate Tumors

Researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center designed this new delivery system – a drug hidden in a nanodisc – to increase the number of patients who can be treated successfully with cancer immunotherapy drugs.
16-Apr-2018 11:05 PM EDT Add to Favorites

NIH Funds a Research Consortium to Address Firearm Deaths Among U.S. Children and Teens

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development recently awarded $5 million to U-M to lead a research-capacity-building grant that involves more than 20 researchers at 12 universities and health systems across the nation.
18-Apr-2018 11:00 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Should States Support Pregnant Teens and Their Babies?

The majority of U.S. adults with children agree that state support for pregnant teens is a good investment but want teens to meet certain criteria, including taking parenting classes, before receiving assistance.
12-Apr-2018 8:05 AM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Vaccine Suppresses Peanut Allergies in Mice

A vaccine may successfully turn off peanut allergy in mice, a new study shows.
9-Apr-2018 1:15 PM EDT Add to Favorites

Study: Medicaid Expansion Has No Negative Effect on Cardiovascular Procedural Outcomes

More people are receiving coronary revascularization under Michigan's Medicaid expansion (the Healthy Michigan Plan). A new analysis finds that the expansion hasn’t caused significant problems for patients.
9-Apr-2018 3:55 PM EDT Add to Favorites

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