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(University of Michigan Health System) A mutant protein found in nearly all pancreatic cancers plays a role not only in the cancer's development but in its continued growth, according to a new study from University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers.

The finding suggests a possible target for developing new ways to treat this deadly disease.

(University of Michigan Health System) Researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have found a new indicator that may predict which patients with a common type of throat cancer are most likely have the cancer spread to other parts of their bodies.

(University of Michigan Health System) The rotovirus vaccine was pulled from the marketplace in 1999 after being associated with painful gastrointestinal complications, however, the updated rotavirus vaccines do not appear to increase the occurrence of these potentially fatal side effects, according to a new study by child health experts at C.S.

Mott Children's Hospital.

(University of Michigan Health System) A new University of Michigan Health System and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System study shows a no-payment rule may not be enough to encourage hospitals to combat hospital-acquired infections.

Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections lags behind practices to prevent other hospital-acquired infections, but there are actions patients can take to stay safe.

(University of Michigan Health System) Increased screening of pregnant women and new mothers for major depression and conflicts with intimate partners may help identify women at risk for suicide, U-M study concludes.

(University of Michigan Health System) Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered two cancer-spurring gene rearrangements that may trigger 5 to 7 percent of all breast cancers.

(University of Michigan Health System) Few options are available to prevent the painful episodes and organ damage that are common with sickle cell disease.

But a University of Michigan Health System lab study has revealed a key trigger for producing healthy red blood cells that could lead to new treatments for sickle cell patients.

(University of Michigan Health System) A University of Michigan Health System-led team of researchers has found a biomarker they believe can help rapidly identify one of the most serious complications in cancer patients after a bone marrow transplant.

(University of Michigan Health System) Researchers analyzed video recordings of routine checkups and conducted follow-up interviews with participants to help elucidate signals sent and received by doctors and patients.

(University of Michigan Health System) It's not how old but how frail patients are that can predict how well they will fare after a melanoma diagnosis.

In fact, young patients in poor health may have worse outcomes than older patients in good shape.