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Millions of People With Diabetic Foot Ulcers Could Benefit From New Research Discovery

Michigan State University and South Shore Hospital researchers have found that combining insulin and metformin enhances wound healing for diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). This discovery may lead to faster recovery for millions of people suffering from DFUs worldwide.
Maureen Perideaux
September 4, 2024
7
min read

MSU Medical Student Completes Clinical Rotation With Detroit Lions Medical Staff

Students from 21 medical schools were matched with NFL clubs across the league for one-month clinical rotations focused on primary care sports medicine and/or orthopedic surgery.
Russ White
September 2, 2024
3
min read

The First Class of Physician Assistants From MSU Will Help Address Health Care Worker Shortage

The Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine celebrated the commencement of its first class from the Physician Assistant Medicine Program on Friday, Aug. 23.
Terri Hughes-Lazzell
August 28, 2024
5
min read

Kalamazoo Announces Groundbreaking Prescription Cash Program for Expectant Mothers and Birthing Individuals, Launching 2025

The program, which is an expansion of Flint Rx Kids and a statewide program, will provide a no-strings-attached cash prescription of $1,500 during pregnancy and $500 each month for the first year of a baby’s life.
Rx Kids
August 26, 2024
8
min read

MSU Researcher Identifies Ways To Reduce Cancer Risk Among LGBTQIA+ People

Socioeconomic status, provider-patient relationships and rural living environments have been found to affect cancer screening behaviors for people LBGTQIA+ individuals, according to a recent study from Callie Kluitenberg Harris, a Ph.D. candidate at the Michigan State University College of Nursing.
Maureen Perideaux
August 15, 2024
5
min read

Key Insights from the First Citywide Maternal and Infant Cash Prescription Program

A recent survey conducted by Rx Kids provides valuable insights into how Rx Kids is improving the lives of City of Flint families. These survey findings share the much-anticipated early results from Rx Kids.
Rx Kids
August 14, 2024
8
min read

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