display Latest news from Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan on News en-us Copyright 2025 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/medicaid-unwinding-linked-to-disruptions-in-opioid-addiction-treatment/?sc=rsin /articles/medicaid-unwinding-linked-to-disruptions-in-opioid-addiction-treatment/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 May 2025 11:00:00 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/medicaid-unwinding-disrupted-kids-and-young-adults-access-to-chronic-disease-medicine/?sc=rsin /articles/medicaid-unwinding-disrupted-kids-and-young-adults-access-to-chronic-disease-medicine/?sc=rsin Fri, 02 May 2025 00:05:00 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/global-psychedelic-survey-2025-aims-to-capture-real-world-experiences/?sc=rsin /articles/global-psychedelic-survey-2025-aims-to-capture-real-world-experiences/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 May 2025 08:00:00 EST Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/poll-reveals-short-term-thinking-about-long-term-care/?sc=rsin /articles/poll-reveals-short-term-thinking-about-long-term-care/?sc=rsin Thu, 01 May 2025 06:00:00 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/more-men-with-prostate-cancer-are-avoiding-unnecessary-surgery/?sc=rsin /articles/more-men-with-prostate-cancer-are-avoiding-unnecessary-surgery/?sc=rsin Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:05:08 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/helping-traumatic-brain-injury-patients-recover-through-a-team-based-approach/?sc=rsin /articles/helping-traumatic-brain-injury-patients-recover-through-a-team-based-approach/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 20:30:03 EST Although at quick intervention is emphasized at first, healing after relies heavily on strong collaboration in rehab Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/bile-duct-injury-rates-higher-from-robotic-assisted-cholecystectomy/?sc=rsin /articles/bile-duct-injury-rates-higher-from-robotic-assisted-cholecystectomy/?sc=rsin Tue, 29 Apr 2025 10:25:20 EST Compared to laparoscopic cholecystectomies, the rate of needing a second procedure to repair a bile duct injury is high across the board Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/drug-combination-reduces-breast-cancer-risk-and-improves-metabolic-health-in-rats/?sc=rsin /articles/drug-combination-reduces-breast-cancer-risk-and-improves-metabolic-health-in-rats/?sc=rsin Mon, 28 Apr 2025 08:20:50 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/children-on-flovent-for-asthma-more-likely-to-stop-inhaled-steroids-after-drug-pulled-from-market/?sc=rsin /articles/children-on-flovent-for-asthma-more-likely-to-stop-inhaled-steroids-after-drug-pulled-from-market/?sc=rsin Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:15:00 EST The discontinuation of a popular asthma medication was linked to a higher rate of children stopping inhaled steroid therapy altogether, a new study suggests. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/drug-targets-identified-for-pancreatic-cancer/?sc=rsin /articles/drug-targets-identified-for-pancreatic-cancer/?sc=rsin Thu, 24 Apr 2025 09:10:02 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/for-eye-infections-delayed-doctor-visits-and-extent-of-damage-affect-vision-outcomes/?sc=rsin /articles/for-eye-infections-delayed-doctor-visits-and-extent-of-damage-affect-vision-outcomes/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 18:35:45 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/researchers-use-nanoparticles-to-target-glioblastoma-in-mice/?sc=rsin /articles/researchers-use-nanoparticles-to-target-glioblastoma-in-mice/?sc=rsin Wed, 23 Apr 2025 08:00:25 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/the-most-effective-prevention-method-for-complications-post-lung-transplant/?sc=rsin /articles/the-most-effective-prevention-method-for-complications-post-lung-transplant/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:20:20 EST Of two medications given to patients, one had a much higher success rate in the study Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/drug-candidate-successfully-treats-atherosclerosis-fatty-liver-disease-in-large-mammals/?sc=rsin /articles/drug-candidate-successfully-treats-atherosclerosis-fatty-liver-disease-in-large-mammals/?sc=rsin Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:30:20 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/as-scotus-hears-case-on-preventive-health-care-univ-of-michigan-expert-available-to-explain-how-it-could-affect-patients/?sc=rsin /articles/as-scotus-hears-case-on-preventive-health-care-univ-of-michigan-expert-available-to-explain-how-it-could-affect-patients/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:45 EST Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/the-puberty-talk-parents-split-on-right-age-to-talk-about-body-changes-with-kids/?sc=rsin /articles/the-puberty-talk-parents-split-on-right-age-to-talk-about-body-changes-with-kids/?sc=rsin Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:15:00 EST 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. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/cerebral-palsy-medications-given-to-adults-may-not-match-needs/?sc=rsin /articles/cerebral-palsy-medications-given-to-adults-may-not-match-needs/?sc=rsin Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:30:19 EST Some medications are seen as a "fix-all" solution, not addressing the root problem Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/to-keep-high-risk-patients-out-of-the-hospital-at-home-monitoring-shows-promise-in-new-study/?sc=rsin /articles/to-keep-high-risk-patients-out-of-the-hospital-at-home-monitoring-shows-promise-in-new-study/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:20:40 EST Remote patient monitoring at home was associated with a major reduction in hospitalization in high-risk patients. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/medicaid-telehealth-study-shows-positive-impacts/?sc=rsin /articles/medicaid-telehealth-study-shows-positive-impacts/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:15:48 EST The ability to see doctors and other providers via telehealth improved low-income Medicaid participants' access to care in Michigan. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan /articles/research-reveals-patient-attitudes-toward-devices-like-smartwatches/?sc=rsin /articles/research-reveals-patient-attitudes-toward-devices-like-smartwatches/?sc=rsin Tue, 15 Apr 2025 20:10:05 EST A Michigan Medicine expert answers questions about how smartwatch technologies can help patients with sleep apnea. Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan