Health
Less financial burden for cancer patients with paid sick leave, study finds
Cancer can cause an enormous financial burden for some patients. Now a new study finds the burden is worse for patients without paid sick leave.
Dec 22, 2015
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University of Michigan Health System
Oncology & Cancer
Researchers take first step in precision medicine for penile cancer
Researchers have identified potential genetic alterations in penile cancer that could pave the way for targeted treatments.
Dec 15, 2015
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Health
Helicopter parenting at the doctor's office may impact teen health
Parents of teens may struggle letting go of the reins when it comes to their children's health checkups, a new national poll suggests.
Dec 14, 2015
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Health
Do you really need that MRI?
Too many tests at the doctor's office could cost you more than just dollars. In addition to the huge hit to your wallet, there's also the potential harm of false positives, and just because a test has traditionally been done ...
Dec 10, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Why does tamoxifen work better in some women?
The anti-hormone therapy tamoxifen can reduce breast cancer recurrence by about half in women with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. But it works better in some women than others. Researchers are not sure why.
Dec 10, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Less than half of US hospitals require flu shots for staff—despite risk to patients
Within weeks, flu will start spreading across North America, sickening millions of people. It will hit people with health problems and weak immune systems hardest, and may kill tens of thousands of them.
Dec 9, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
One in four new doctors may be depressed—and their patients may suffer because of it
More than one in four doctors in the early stages of their careers has signs of depression, a comprehensive new study finds. And the grueling years of training for a medical career may deserve some of the blame.
Dec 8, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers use ovarian follicles to preserve fertility
Researchers at the University of Michigan have identified a potential new approach to fertility preservation for young cancer patients that addresses concerns about beginning cancer treatment immediately and the possibility ...
Dec 3, 2015
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study reveals non-invasive warning sign of kidney disease progression
University of Michigan researchers have identified an accessible, non-invasive way to identify patients at risk for progression of kidney disease.
Dec 2, 2015
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Oncology & Cancer
Genetic mutations differ within a single tumor, study finds
When researchers looked at different areas within an individual rectal cancer sample, they found cases in which each area contained different genetic mutations. The findings could have significant implications for treatment ...
Dec 2, 2015
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