Study identifies sulfatase, a potential drug target for inflammatory bowel disease and colorectal cancer
Enzyme is behind the breakdown of the protective mucus barrier in the gut
October 08, 2021 5:00 AM
Lab Notes
Michigan Medicine is renowned for groundbreaking clinical, basic science and medical educational research, with nearly 7,000 papers published annually by faculty and trainees. Here, Lab Notes highlights a selection of those articles in addition to ones covered as stories on the Michigan Health Lab blog.
Of two common weight loss surgeries, one is safer but may be less effective
Long-term, sleeve gastrectomy carries less risk of death and complications than gastric bypass, but patients were more likely to need follow-up surgery.
October 06, 2021 12:35 PM
When a free cancer check finds something, could cost keep patients from following up?
Two new studies show potential out-of-pocket costs for tests in patients after initial screening for lung and cervical cancer.
October 01, 2021 5:00 AM
Pandemic tripled telehealth use for Gen Z, but even digital natives want in-person care
Polls of teens and young adults taken before and during pandemic show most see the benefit of telemedicine, especially video and for minor ailments.
September 17, 2021 9:15 AM
Turning 65 means a lot for Americans’ wallets, health spending study finds
Out-of-pocket costs drop sharply after Medicare eligibility at age 65, especially for those with the highest bills.
September 14, 2021 9:56 AM
Private equity firms are buying more surgical facilities
The number of investments in surgical centers and practices by private equity firms increased every year in the past two decades.
September 10, 2021 12:55 PM