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Released: 2-May-2025 11:00 AM EDT
Medicaid Unwinding Linked to Disruptions in Opioid Addiction Treatment
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The national effort to return the Medicaid enrollment process to its pre-pandemic rules starting in April 2023 may have disrupted the care of people receiving treatment for opioid addiction, a new study finds. The data have implications for current Medicaid budget discussions.

Released: 2-May-2025 12:05 AM EDT
Medicaid Unwinding Disrupted Kids’ and Young Adults’ Access to Chronic Disease Medicine
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study suggests that medication interruptions among children and young adults taking medicine for chronic conditions happened more often in states that had the biggest drops in Medicaid enrollment during the recent “unwinding” process.

Ҵý: Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care
Released: 1-May-2025 6:00 AM EDT
Poll reveals short-term thinking about long-term care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Whether they’re counting on Medicare to pay for something it doesn’t currently pay for, thinking they can deal with the issue later, or thinking they won’t need it at all, a new poll reveals major gaps in knowledge and preparation regarding long-term care among Americans aged 50 and over.

Released: 30-Apr-2025 7:05 PM EDT
More Men with Prostate Cancer Are Avoiding Unnecessary Surgery
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In a study, published in JAMA Oncology, researchers at University of Michigan showed that the proportion of patients undergoing prostatectomy for the lowest-risk type of cancer dropped over fivefold between 2010 to 2024.

Released: 29-Apr-2025 8:30 PM EDT
Helping Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Recover Through a Team-Based Approach
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Although at quick intervention is emphasized at first, healing after relies heavily on strong collaboration in rehab

Ҵý: Bile Duct Injury Rates Higher From Robotic Assisted Cholecystectomy
Released: 29-Apr-2025 10:25 AM EDT
Bile Duct Injury Rates Higher From Robotic Assisted Cholecystectomy
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Compared to laparoscopic cholecystectomies, the rate of needing a second procedure to repair a bile duct injury is high across the board

Released: 28-Apr-2025 8:20 AM EDT
Drug Combination Reduces Breast Cancer Risk and Improves Metabolic Health in Rats
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In a study published in JCI Insight, researchers investigated the combined effects of bazedoxifene and conjugated estrogens in rat models as an alternative to tamoxifen.

Released: 26-Apr-2025 7:15 PM EDT
Children on Flovent for Asthma More Likely to Stop Inhaled Steroids After Drug Pulled From Market
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a new study suggests.

Released: 24-Apr-2025 9:10 AM EDT
Drug Targets Identified for Pancreatic Cancer
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In a recent paper, published in Nature, researchers from the University of Michigan have discovered that simultaneously targeting PIKfyve and KRAS-MAPK can eliminate tumors in preclinical human and mouse models.

Released: 23-Apr-2025 6:35 PM EDT
For Eye Infections, Delayed Doctor Visits and Extent of Damage Affect Vision Outcomes
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In a study published in Ophthalmology, physicians followed 562 patients in the United States and India over a three-month period to identify risk factors that could be easily managed with early intervention.

Ҵý: Researchers Use Nanoparticles to Target Glioblastoma in Mice
Released: 23-Apr-2025 8:00 AM EDT
Researchers Use Nanoparticles to Target Glioblastoma in Mice
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In a study, University of Michigan researchers have created nanodiscs that can target cholesterol levels in GBM, starving the cancer cells and increasing survival rates of the treated mice.

Ҵý: The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant
Released: 22-Apr-2025 6:20 PM EDT
The Most Effective Prevention Method for Complications Post Lung Transplant
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Of two medications given to patients, one had a much higher success rate in the study

Released: 22-Apr-2025 7:30 AM EDT
Drug Candidate Successfully Treats Atherosclerosis, Fatty Liver Disease in Large Mammals
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A drug candidate previously successful at treating severe fatty liver disease, reduces atherosclerosis in large mammals, a study suggests. The compound, DT-109, presents as a dual-action drug capable of treating both metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASH) and the vascular complications associated with atherosclerosis, a significant advancement in the treatment landscape.

Ҵý: The Puberty Talk: Parents Split on Right Age to Talk About Body Changes with Kids
Released: 21-Apr-2025 12:15 AM EDT
The Puberty Talk: Parents Split on Right Age to Talk About Body Changes with Kids
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Most parents agree that talking to their kids about puberty is important—but when and how to start the conversation is often less clear, a new national poll suggests.

Ҵý: Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
Released: 17-Apr-2025 9:30 AM EDT
Cerebral Palsy Medications Given to Adults May Not Match Needs
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Some medications are seen as a "fix-all" solution, not addressing the root problem

Released: 15-Apr-2025 8:20 PM EDT
To Keep High-Risk Patients Out of the Hospital, at-Home Monitoring Shows Promise in New Study
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Remote patient monitoring at home was associated with a major reduction in hospitalization in high-risk patients.

Released: 15-Apr-2025 8:15 PM EDT
Medicaid Telehealth Study Shows Positive Impacts
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low-income Medicaid participants’ access to care in Michigan.

Released: 15-Apr-2025 8:10 PM EDT
Research Reveals Patient Attitudes Toward Devices Like Smartwatches
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about how smartwatch technologies can help patients with sleep apnea.



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