News from the University of Michigan Health System en-us http://www.med.umich.edu/news Copyright 2009, The University of Michigan jesssoul@med.umich.edu (Jessica Soulliere) wkolcz@med.umich.edu (Wally Kolcz) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:49:31 EST http://www.med.umich.edu/1images/2logo.gif http://www.med.umich.edu A'nbsp;small group of patients with severe Graves'rsquo; eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms 'mdash; and improved vision 'mdash; following treatment with the drug rituximab. A new research study also shows that Inflammation around their eyes and damage to the optic nerve were significantly reduced. The same patients had not previously responded to steroids, a common treatment for Graves'rsquo; eye disease. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1367 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1367 Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST All Researchers from the University of Michigan Medical School have received 182 stimulus-package awards totaling nearly $47.5 million from the National Institutes of Health, as of November 1. The grants will enable U-M scientists and physicians to continue or begin projects that explore innovative approaches to important health issues. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1366 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1366 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:45:00 EST Basic Science The University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center will'nbsp; host its third annual World Diabetes Day Health Fair 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 14 at the Four Points by Sheraton in Ann Arbor. Special presentations will be held on foot care and healthy eating. The day is designed to inform the public about diabetes, its causes, risks and management. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1364 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1364 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST All The odds triple for early child delivery among pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, a new study showed.
'nbsp; http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7401 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7401 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Women's Health Holding on to hope may not make patients happier as they deal with chronic illness or diseases, according to a new study by University of Michigan Health System researchers. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1359 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1359 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:01:00 EST Health Minute During the current flu season, and until further notice, the University of Michigan'nbsp;Health System and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System are now putting in place temporary visitor rules designed to slow the spread of all types of flu. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1363 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1363 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST All People with cystic fibrosis can expect to live a longer life despite the genetic, life-threatening disease, because of advances made at the University of Michigan Health System.'nbsp;Great strides have been made in the care of individuals with cystic fibroris, or CF, a disease that impairs the proper functioning of vital organs. Much of this progress has been made at the UMHS, where patients'rsquo; life expectancy has doubled and patient numbers have increased significantly since the Cystic Fibrosis Center opened in the 1970s. This month, the UMHS'rsquo;s Cystic Fibrosis Center received national recognition from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an award that recognizes innovations in treatment, data collection, and innovation in quality of patient care and both clinical and basic research. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1360 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1360 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST Children/Adolescent Health A University of Michigan physician was selected for the Era of Hope Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of Defense to further studies of breast cancer prevention.'nbsp; http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1358 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1358 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:30:00 EST Cancer Research and Treatment Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered what leads to two genes fusing together, a phenomenon that has been shown to cause prostate cancer to develop.
'nbsp; http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1352 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1352 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:00:00 EST Cancer Research and Treatment Four University of Michigan researchers have been awarded National Institutes of Health grants totaling $4.7 million for research in chemistry, medicine and engineering. More than $67.4 million in the form of 56 grants were given to researchers across the country. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1356 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1356 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:00:00 EST All A new study has documented a nine-fold higher risk of pancreatic cancer in individuals with Lynch syndrome, a rare genetic cancer predisposition syndrome, report scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1353 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1353 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EST Cancer Research and Treatment A clinical trial for women with an aggressive form of metastatic breast cancer will open soon at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Ann Arbor and is now open at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, the only sites in the state to be designated as study locations. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1354 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1354 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Cancer Research and Treatment Statement from Sean J. Morrison, director of the University of Michigan's Center for Stem Cell Biology, regarding today's Senate Health Policy Committee hearing on bills to restrict stem cell research in Michigan 'nbsp; http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7390 http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=7390 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Stem Cell Research Two University of Michigan faculty members have been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1351 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1351 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 10:00:00 EST Cancer Research and Treatment The feature film 'ldquo;Trust'rdquo;, starring Clive Owen and directed by David Schwimmer, will begin production at the University of Michigan'rsquo;s new North Campus Research Complex in November. The research and development facilities currently are vacant as U-M plans to turn it into a center for innovative research and education. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1350 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1350 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:30:00 EST All