University of Michigan Health System

Pharmacy intervention helped seriously mentally ill patients take meds

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

Health systems should consider pharmacy-based interventions when involving patients who have poor follow-through taking medication.'nbsp;That'rsquo;s according to a study appearing today in the online edition of Schizophrenia Bulletin. The study was led by Marcia Valenstein, M.D., Senior Research Scientist in the VA Health Services Research and Development Service and Associate Professor in the department of psychiatry at the U-M Medical School.

Smart seniors' guide to flu season

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Getting immunized against seasonal flu is the most important step most people over 50 should take this flu season. Older people who come down with flu-like symptoms should call their primary care physician promptly, because they may be priority candidates for antiviral drugs.

Internet predators, privacy, porn: Are parents concerned?

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:00:00 EST

A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children'rsquo;s Hospital National Poll on Children'rsquo;s Health shows that parents across the United States have a wide range of concerns about the safety of their children'rsquo;s lives online. 'nbsp;

Sculpture of football legend Bo Schembechler unveiled

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:00:00 EST

A bronze sculpture of Michigan football coach Bo Schembechler will be unveiled Nov. 19 at the U-M Cardiovascular Center.'nbsp;Long after Schembechler led the U-M football team to prominence, he was working tirelessly to do the same for heart health.

Chances of surviving a cardiac arrest at home or work unchanged in 30 years

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

The chance of surviving an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has not improved since the 1950s, according to a report by the University of Michigan Health System. The analysis shows only 7.6 percent of victims survive an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest.

U-M opens two new research studies for people with emphysema and other COPD

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:30:00 EST

The University of Michigan Health System will try to find out why some smokers develop lung disease and others don'rsquo;t, through a multi-center research study that seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment for millions of people affected by emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases. Together, those conditions are known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).'nbsp; A second study will examine the effectiveness of supplemental oxygen therapy for treating patients with emphysemas. Both studies are now accepting new participants.

Gift of a Bear Program helps patients at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:30:00 EST

The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children'rsquo;s and Women'rsquo;s Hospital is launching a new Gift of a Bear Program, which helps comfort young Mott patients and raises money for families in need. Supporters can help the healing of a Mott child by purchasing a teddy bear outfitted in an 'ldquo;M GO BLUE for Mott'rdquo; T-shirt for $25. Proceeds will also benefit the Family Hope Fund that provides help to families in need at a challenging time in their lives.

Study shows mixed results in comparing surgeries for infant heart defects

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Infants born with a severely underdeveloped heart are more likely to survive to their first birthday when treated with a new shunt procedure 'mdash; yet it may not be the safest surgery long term, according to research by the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center.

Public may find it hard to follow measures to limit infection in pandemics

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:00:00 EST

The H1N1 flu virus is spreading misery around the country, but University of Michigan researchers say that implementing and sustaining infection-limiting measures will still be a challenge.

Tests for colon cancer in colitis patients may lead to excessive treatment

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Screening for colon cancer in patients with chronic colitis has never been more sensitive. But advanced screening methods, which can pick out pre-cancer years before a cancerous condition develops, are leading physicians to question the standard treatment options, which includes surgical removal of the entire colon, a procedure that can worsen a healthy patient'rsquo;s quality of life.

Tweet #WashtenawH1N1, keep tabs on county H1N1 information

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:30:00 EST

Public health organizations, hospitals and concerned citizens of Washtenaw County ask residents with access to Twitter to include the single hash tag, #WashtenawH1N1, when tweeting about their experiences with H1N1 within the county.
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Half of eligible patients not getting aortic valve replacement surgery

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

Fear about the risk of surgery is among the reasons half of eligible patients are not getting aortic valve replacement surgery, according to a study by physicians at the University of Michigan Health System. Two-thirds of the patients who did not have valve replacement were suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath that would have improved if they had undergone surgery.

Primary care visits increase in duration and frequency, study says

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:45:00 EST

Adult primary care visits have increased in quality, duration and frequency between 1997 and 2005, according to a new study co-authored by a U-M clinical lecturer.

Expert panel to discuss bipolar disorder in Grosse Pointe Woods

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:00:00 EST

The University of Michigan will host a free panel discussion on bipolar disorder in Grosse Pointe Woods this December.'nbsp;Bipolar disorder, which can be a devastating illness for individuals and families, is a chronic disease characterized by unstable and unpredictable moods. However, bipolar disorder is treatable, and new research is underway to advance treatment options.

Researchers receive $1.8 million to create therapy for neuropathic pain

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

Researchers from the University of Michigan Department of Neurology have received a $1.8 million dollar grant to develop a novel therapy for neuropathic pain, a difficult to treat condition in which patients experience pain because of damage to nerve without obvious tissue injury.