Even at top hospitals, low-income older cancer patients struggle after surgery
Unequal outcomes, and higher spending, seen in patients over 65 who are “dual eligible” for Medicare and Medicaid.
March 08, 2022 1:49 PM
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.
Nanoparticle reduces skin and lung scarring for scleroderma, mouse study finds
The findings provide promise of targeted treatment for patients with the disease.
March 07, 2022 8:16 AM
Researchers find natural mechanism to sensitize cancer to immunotherapy
A study defines how a type of cell death occurs from a protein and fatty acid found inside the body.
March 02, 2022 8:52 AM
More than one surgery is common for hernia patients
Repaired hernias redeveloped more than 15% of the time in older Americans.
March 01, 2022 11:00 AM
Treating heart attacks with a medium chain fatty acid
Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery?
February 28, 2022 9:48 AM
How the expression of one small protein helps the brain process sound
A team examines neurons in the inferior colliculus to better comprehend the mechanisms behind hearing and speech.
February 25, 2022 11:00 AM