Potential biomarker found for lung disease in scleroderma patients
The finding will indicate how aggressively physicians should treat patients with the associated condition.
August 02, 2021 2:32 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.
Study suggests need to screen older adults for mental health symptoms as pandemic continues
Women, people in their 50s and early 60s, and those in fair or poor health most likely to report worse depression, anxiety, sleep and overall mental health in past year.
July 28, 2021 10:48 AM
Cells are surprisingly inefficient at RNA splicing
Researchers say it leaves most intronic sequences untouched as transcripts are being synthesized.
July 27, 2021 2:44 PM
Genomic test could help predict aggressive disease in men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer
An analysis of patient data from across Michigan found scores from the Decipher Biopsy test independently aligned with outcomes.
July 27, 2021 9:05 AM
Unlocking genetic clues behind aortic aneurysm
New study identifies a role of TCF7L2 in aortic aneurysm.
July 21, 2021 10:26 AM
Opioid use after eye surgery correlates to new, persistent use in previously opioid-naïve patients
An analysis finds a “one size fits all” approach to prescribing opioids after surgery poses risks for addiction in certain patients.
June 24, 2021 5:00 AM