Michigan Medicine

12/19/2025

Glioblastoma is the most common and aggressive brain tumor in adults. One of the biggest challenges with treatment is the blood-brain barrier, which makes it difficult to measure whether a treatment approach is working.

U-M researchers have developed a microfluidic device can be used to determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy drugs in patients with glioblastoma.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/dYQeq.

12/18/2025

Lung cancer is the second-most common cancer and the leading cause of cancer death in the United States.

Over 80% of lung cancers are non-small cell lung cancers. Many gene mutations are associated with non-small cell lung cancer, including the gene KRAS, which is important for cell growth and division and is mutated in 30% of cases.

University of Michigan researchers found a new protein target and developed a drug to treat non-small cell lung cancers that have KRAS mutations.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/eQ595.

12/17/2025

Our neurosurgery leaders have launched a brain-computer interface clinic for patients with motor and speech disabilities.

University of Michigan Health is among the first in the nation to establish a clinic dedicated to brain-computer interfaces, commonly called BCIs, which have potential to recover functionality loss that occurs due to injury or disease.

Patients be evaluated for available interventions, and providers also will inform them of opportunities to enroll in current and future BCI clinical trials.

Read more: https://michmed.org/JDxKy

12/17/2025

Ma*****na, in any amount, isn’t safe to use during pregnancy or while breastfeeding. But, as more states legalize ma*****na and it’s touted as a cure for morning sickness, pregnant people are faced with sorting fact from fiction.

To help, U-M Health experts share five things people should know about using ma*****na while pregnant or breastfeeding.

Michigan Medicine obstetric and pediatrics specialists share key information about ma*****na use during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

12/16/2025

Doctors may soon be able to diagnose coronary microvascular dysfunction, an elusive form of heart disease, within seconds by using an AI model developed at Michigan Medicine.

In a study published in The New England Journal of Medicine AI, the prediction tool significantly outperformed earlier AI models in nearly every diagnostic task.

"Our model creates a way for clinicians to accurately identify a condition that is notoriously hard to diagnose — and often missed in emergency department visits — using a 10-second EKG strip,” senior author Dr. Venkatesh Murthy said.

Read more: https://michmed.org/KDMNM

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12/16/2025

If you need health insurance for 2026 and you haven't picked a plan because you're worried it's too expensive, or you decided to just take a chance and go without, we hope you'll read this story and connect with our counselors first.

There's still time to get covered for Feb. 1, even if it's just with "worst case scenario" coverage. Our counselors are experienced and unbiased, and you don't have to be our patient to use their free service.

Learn more here:

The cost of health insurance for people who need to buy ACA plans (also called Obamacare) is causing uncertainty for 2026. U-M experts advise on what to do.

12/15/2025

Whether or not you choose to own fi****ms, you can play a role in keeping kids and others safe from tragedy. Learn more about Michigan's relatively new laws and important steps you can take:

New safe gun storage laws for Michigan highlight the need for keeping fi****ms locked up and separate from ammunition to prevent injury and death including su***de.

12/15/2025

Join us for the next seminar in the U-M Caswell Diabetes Institute's Community Seminar Series.

Dr. Scott Soleimanpour will discuss how pioneering breakthroughs are shaping potential cures and daily life for those with diabetes.

Learn more: michmed.org/ygvR8

12/13/2025

Millions of Americans – around 2.5% of the population – have heart valve disease. Treatments range widely depending on which valve is affected and what's causing the problem.

Here, Dr. Gorav Ailawadi, a director of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and leader in surgical and transcatheter treatments for valve disease, answers questions about different treatment options: https://michmed.org/7Kv3X

12/12/2025

No matter what the cause, a mental health crisis can be scary for the person experiencing it, and those who know them. Stressful situations - including the holidays and academic exams - can tip a person into crisis.

Everyone should know what to do in these situations, and act sooner rather than later for the best chance of a good outcome.

We put together this guide to the options for immediate response, and follow-up care: https://michmed.org/eQkz9

12/11/2025

New developments in Washington, D.C. mean that it's time for people who buy their own health insurance to decide on a plan of action in order to have coverage for 2026.

The deadline in Michigan is the end of Monday, December 15 in order to be covered on January 1. Or, enroll by December 31 to have coverage February 1.

Get the latest information & advice in this story: https://michmed.org/Q9QP8

Our financial counselors are trained to consult with anyone about their options, whether or not they're a patient of ours. Get their phone number and email address at the link in this post.

The cost of health insurance for people who need to buy ACA plans (also called Obamacare) is causing uncertainty for 2026. U-M experts advise on what to do.

12/11/2025

For the best in neurosciences care, University of Michigan Health is here for you.

The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion, which opened last month, features specialty care services for neurology, neurosurgery, spine, neurointerventional radiology, otolaryngology, and oral maxillofacial surgery patients.

Learn more about the hospital: https://michmed.org/7KwNd