Posts by Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan
Daylight Saving Time affects early birds less than night owls
People whose genetic profile makes them more likely to be “early birds” can adjust to Daylight Saving Time in a few days, but those who tend to be “night owls” could take more than a week. …
Read Full ArticleAutoantibodies add fuel to COVID-19 ‘firestorm’ of inflammation, blood clots
Autoantibodies in COVID-19 patients contribute to disease development and the ‘firestorm’ of blood clots and inflammation it induces. …
Read Full ArticleNew potential therapy for fatty liver disease
In a subset of patients with fatty liver disease, the hormone leptin can be used therapeutically to move fat out of the liver. …
Read Full ArticleBioactive compound in ginger counters certain autoimmune diseases in mice
The main bioactive compound in ginger root lowers autoantibody production and helps halt progression of autoimmune diseases in mice. …
Read Full ArticleStudy shows major lasting effects after COVID-19 hospitalization
Study reports on the longer-term outcomes of hospitalized COVID-19 patients. …
Read Full ArticleECMO: Last-resort life support option helped majority of critically ill COVID-19 patients survive
A new international study finds the life-support option known as ECMO can save the lives of many critically ill COVID-19 patients. …
Read Full ArticleNew brain study could lead to more personalized OCD treatment
Brain imaging study finds key differences in brains of OCD patients who responded to therapies – a finding that could lead to more personalized OCD treatment.
Read Full ArticleToo many COVID-19 patients get unneeded ‘just in case’ antibiotics
Study hows need for faster in-hospital testing for coronavirus and other infections, which could reduce overuse of antibiotics that raise risks to patients. …
Read Full ArticleDoes high blood sugar worsen COVID-19 outcomes?
Preliminary observations of COVID-19 patients with diabetes inspired an algorithm for glucose monitoring to help combat serious complications. …
Read Full ArticleIdentical mice, different gut bacteria, different levels of colon cancer
Study offers new clues about how the composition of the gut microbiome may contribute to the development of colorectal cancer. …
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