University of Michigan Health System: Expert Advisories 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) Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:56:09 EST University of Michigan Health System http://www.med.umich.edu/1images/2logo.gif http://www.med.umich.edu U-M heart expert available to discuss Detroit race deaths While the causes of death of three runners in the Detroit half-marathon are unknown, an inherited heart condition makes the top of the list for possible causes. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a genetic disease which results in a thickening of the heart muscle, accounts for 40 percent of'nbsp;on-the-field sports deaths.'nbsp;U-M has one of seven HCM clinics in the country. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1346 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1346 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:00:00 EST All Health care reform expert sources from the University of Michigan As President Barack Obama prepares to address the nation about health care reform, physicians and others from the top-ranked University of Michigan health system are available to comment on the reform efforts -- before or after the president's speech. New sources have been added to this list.
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 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1224 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1224 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:21:00 EST All Story ideas for the holidays and winter months Looking for a heart-warming story about a young mother who is now able to pick up her son after spinal surgery or a young woman who overcame cancer with the help of music therapy? How about ideas for healthy yet economical gifts? You'rsquo;ve come to the right place. Reporters, producers and editors, here is our holiday gift to you: Story ideas that relate to the holidays, and some evergreen ideas that can help you fill the newspaper or broadcast during the slow-news month ahead. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=873 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=873 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:00:00 EST Fitness and Nutrition Omary becomes chair of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology The appointment of M. Bishr Omary, Ph.D., M.D., to become the next chair of the Department of Molecular and Integrative Physiology was affirmed by the University of Michigan's Board of Regents on June 19, 2008. His appointment is effective August 1st. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=391 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=391 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Medical School Top security award granted to officers and staff at UMHHC Keeping patients safe is something everyone at the University of Michigan Health System'nbsp;- from physicians and nurses to security officers'nbsp;- takes seriously. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Security and Entrance Services earned this year'rsquo;s Lindberg Bell Award from the International Association for Healthcare Security 'amp; Safety. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=372 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=372 Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories Holiday tip sheet: Story ideas about survivors, holiday food, winter safety and more This holiday season, our gift to you is a list of story ideas 'ndash; some with a holiday or winter angle, and some that are evergreen stories that can help fill your broadcast or publication during the typically lean news cycle http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=493 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=493 Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories Treating AIDS in South Africa: tales of hope and despair from medical professionals Ronald Bayer, Ph.D., and Gerald Oppenheimer, Ph.D., MPH, have compiled an oral history of how South Africa's doctors and nurses struggle to provide care for AIDS patients in an environment of scant resources, and professional and political barriers. The pair will discuss their book at the seventh annual Davenport Lecture http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=125 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=125 Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories U-M Health System holds Nursing Career Fair Oct. 21 The University of Michigan Nursing Career Fair, to be held on Oct. 21, will showcase the range of careers possible for nurses at the U-M Health System. The event runs from noon to 3 p.m., with tours at 1 p.m. and 2 p.m http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=163 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=163 Mon, 24 Sep 2007 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories APHON'S End-of-life Nursing Education Pediatric Palliative Care Course The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON), in conjunction with the City of Hope National Medical Center and the University of Michigan Health System, presents a 2-day conference discussing end-of-life care issues for children and their families. The conference takes place June 8 and 9 on the campus of UMHS. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=569 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=569 Mon, 23 Apr 2007 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories Medical journal editor to talk tough on conflict of interest Catherine DeAngelis, M.D., editor-in-chief at the Journal of the American Medical Association, will deliver the Center for the History of Medicines Horace W. Davenport Lecture in the Medical Humanities at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 27, in the MCHC Auditorium, C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=858 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=858 Wed, 11 Oct 2006 00:00:00 EST Expert Advisories