Michigan Medicine

11/19/2025

As more people receive genetic testing after a cancer diagnosis, newer variants have been identified that increase risk of developing cancer.

A study led by the U-M researchers finds that patients with ATM, CHEK2 or PALB2 variants of genes face no extra risk of dying from their pancreatic cancer.

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

11/18/2025

Marcia Sherman developed a diabetic foot ulcer in 2016, which returned several times during the next two years. With the help of Dr. Schmidt, from Caswell Diabetes Institute, and Michigan Lower Extremity Services clinic, Sherman's foot has healed and she remains ulcer-free.

Learn more: https://michmed.org/AQBw7.

11/17/2025

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11/17/2025

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

Dr. Kara Mizokami-Stout will discuss diabetes myths and misconceptions and how to separate fact from fiction.

Learn more: michmed.org/ZxkVe

11/16/2025

There is still one week until ! This year's event will include games, door prizes, interviews with organ donors and recipients and two self-guided stadium tours in addition to blood donation! Register for your blood donation time slot using the link and bring the family to help us beat OSU and save lives. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=goblue

11/16/2025

For many young people born with complex congenital heart disease, the journey can be both physically and emotionally challenging.

Traditionally, doctors have focused on physical factors like heart function, oxygen levels and surgical outcomes.

But researchers are now looking at a less visible element that may play a powerful role in these patients' cardiac experience: resilience.

New findings presented by C.S. Mott Children's Hospital teams at the American Heart Association Scientific Sessions:

A new Michigan Medicine study highlights opportunities to build resilience in children and young adults with single-ventricle heart disease to improve their health and recovery.

11/15/2025

Millions of Americans have sleep apnea, but many of them don't know it. The condition doesn't just disturb sleep, it can cause daytime problems and increase the risk of heart attack and stroke.

How do you get diagnosed and treated? Michigan Public recently visited one of our sleep labs to follow one patient through a sleep titration. During the study, she was fitted for a CPAP to treat sleep her apnea.

Listen and read more: https://michmed.org/JD3Z2

[📸 : Paulette Parker, Michigan Public]

11/15/2025

🍿 Movies, blood donation and popcorn! As part of this year's Blood Battle, the American Red Cross Michigan Region is hosting their first blood drive at Michigan Theater on Monday, November 17. Stop by to receive free popcorn and watch a movie while you donate blood to save lives and beat OSU. Register using the link to save your spot. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=goblue

11/15/2025

When on the transplant waiting list, each day is spent waiting for your perfect match. For Scott Bryers, four years of waiting gave him not only one, but two viable donors.

The generosity of a living liver donor gave Bryers his first chance of getting a transplant. However, when the time came for the procedure his condition had progressed and he was in need of a full liver transplant.

While he waited for a deceased donor, Bryer's potential living donor went on to donate to someone else.

At the same time, a family in west Michigan posted on Facebook they were looking for someone in need of a liver donation after their family member had unexpectedly passed away. The liver met all the requirements for Bryers, and he was able to move forward with his procedure.

Today, Bryers remains close with his almost living donor as well as the family of his full liver donor as he works with his daughter to help those looking for organs on the transplant list.

Did you know that living liver transplants are possible? The liver regenerates on its own after the transplant is completed for both the donor and recipient. There are many people waiting on a living or deceased liver donor across the United States. If you are interested in becoming an organ donor, learn more through Wolverines For Life.

Patients receiving organ transplants and other complicated procedures are also in need of blood donations. The holiday season is a time where blood donations tend to drop, so every donation is crucial. U-M and the American Red Cross Michigan Region will be hosting the largest on campus blood drive, Be A Hero on Sunday, November 23 at the Big House. Stop by to donate blood, win door prizes, participate in games for the whole family and take a tour of the field. Register using the link here. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=goblue

To read Bryers’ full story, visit the link here. https://michmed.org/8zbM3

11/14/2025

🔊 Today is World Diabetes Day! 🩺 Learn how the team at the Caswell Diabetes Institute is working every day to support clinical care, research, and education to prevent, treat and cure diabetes: diabetes.med.umich.edu

11/14/2025

The Wolverines are widening their lead against the Buckeyes! Make sure to log your blood donation with Abbott by texting "DONATE" to 222688. Interested in donating blood at the Big House and participating in a stadium tour? Register with the American Red Cross Michigan Region to solidify your place at Be A Hero on Sunday, November 23 using the link. https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=goblue

11/14/2025

Earlier this week, Elliot Tapper, M.D., presented results of the LiveSMART Trial as a late-breaking abstract at The Liver Meeting 2025.

Read more about how tai chi and lactulose can prevent dangerous falls for patients with cirrhosis:

Lactulose and tai chi can prevent falls in patients with cirrhosis, according to results from the LiveSMART Trial run by Michigan Medicine.