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Chronic vulvar pain related to irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia and interstitial cystitis
Millions of women suffer from unexplained vulvar pain so severe it can make intercourse, exercise and even sitting unbearable.
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Aug 02, 2012 |
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Anastrozole and fulvestrant combo better than single drug for metastatic breast cancer
Results of a SWOG clinical trial published August 2 in the New England Journal of Medicine show the combination of anastrozole and fulvestrant extended the median survival time of women with hormone receptor-positive metast ...
Cancer
Aug 01, 2012 |
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Study finds novel therapy that may prevent damage to the retina in diabetic eye diseases
Researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center have identified a compound that could interrupt the chain of events that cause damage to the retina in diabetic retinopathy. The finding is significant because ...
Medical research
Jul 27, 2012 |
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Researchers find new gene mutation associated with congenital myopathy
University of Michigan researchers have discovered a new cause of congenital myopathy: a mutation in a previously uncharacterized gene, according to research published this month in the American Journal of Human Genetics.
Genetics
Jul 25, 2012 |
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Researchers find driver of breast cancer stem cell metastasis
The finding involves the cancer gene RhoC, which has previously been shown to promote metastasis of many types of cancer. RhoC levels increase as breast cancer progresses and high levels of RhoC are associated with worse ...
Cancer
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Fine tuning cardiac ablation could lead to quicker results for patients with arrhythmias
University of Michigan heart researchers are shedding light on a safer method for steadying an abnormal heart rhythm that prevents collateral damage to healthy cells.
Cardiology
Jul 24, 2012 |
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Inflammatory pathway spurs cancer stem cells to resist HER2-targeted breast cancer treatment
Breast cancer treatments such as Herceptin that target a marker called HER2 have dramatically improved outcomes for women with this type of cancer. But nearly half of these cancers are resistant to Herceptin from the start ...
Cancer
Jul 19, 2012 |
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Parental consent for HPV vaccine should not be waived, poll says
Most U.S. adults support laws that allow teens to get medical care for sexually transmitted infections without parental consent. But when asked about the vaccine against the human papillomavirus (HPV), most adults want parents ...
Health
Jul 18, 2012 |
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Spouses of severe-sepsis patients at high risk of depression, study shows
Severe sepsis, a body's dangerous defensive response against an infection, not only diminishes the quality of life for patients – it puts their spouses at a greater risk of depression, a joint University of Michigan ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Jul 18, 2012 |
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Unmet needs: Adolescents and young adult cancer patients lack psychological, social support
A cancer diagnosis for adolescents and young adults can be especially challenging, and new research shows the social, psychological and informational support these patients need might be going unmet.
Cancer
Jul 17, 2012 |
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Protecting the hearts of those waiting for kidney and liver transplants
As thousands of Americans await a life-saving kidney or liver transplant, medical teams are paying close attention to another organ: their hearts.
Cardiology
Jul 12, 2012 |
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Researchers identify new genetic cause for chronic kidney disease
A new single-gene cause of chronic kidney disease has been discovered that implicates a disease mechanism not previously believed to be related to the disease, according to new research from the University of Michigan.
Genetics
Jul 10, 2012 |
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A better way to test new treatments? Approach could help patients and give useful results
A new approach to testing medical treatment options could ensure that more patients get the most beneficial treatment for them – but still yield valuable research results that stand up to scientific scrutiny.
Medical research
Jul 02, 2012 |
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Hospitals' communication during residency matching may put stress on OB-GYN doctors-in-training
Many hospitals offer residency programs for doctors in training, allowing them to complete the education needed to become practicing physicians. Hospitals find those residents using National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) ...
Other
Jun 26, 2012 |
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Why do fat cells get fat? New suspect ID'd
- As the world fights obesity at the human level, scientists at the University of Michigan and their colleagues have made a surprising finding at the microscopic level that could help fuel that fight.
Overweight and Obesity
Jun 25, 2012 |
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