News from the University of Michigan Health System en-us http://www.med.umich.edu/news Copyright 2011, The University of Michigan jesssoul@med.umich.edu (Jessica Soulliere) wkolcz@med.umich.edu (Wally Kolcz) Mon, 07 Mar 2011 8:39:10 EST http://www.med.umich.edu/1images/2logo.gif http://www.med.umich.edu Even factoring out depression, sleep problems in youths are the top markers for determining suicidal thoughts and behavior in adolescents, according to a new study by Idaho State University and University of Michigan researchers. The study could have major implications on how clinicians pursue treatment with youth. http://isupressreleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/sleep-problems-in-adolescents-top.html http://isupressreleases.blogspot.com/2011/01/sleep-problems-in-adolescents-top.html Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:44:00 EST Mental Health A $3.8 million renovation of the University of Michigan Health System'#39;s inpatient psychiatric unit includes improvements to safety and comfort. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1898 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1898 Thu, 20 Jan 2011 07:45:00 EST Mental Health The University of Michigan is participating in a new clinical trial to compare the effectiveness of two medicines commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. U-M is one of 10 sites in the Bipolar Trials Network that will participate in the national study, which is supported by a federal investment aimed at improving patient outcomes. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1897 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1897 Tue, 18 Jan 2011 08:00:00 EST Clinical Trials Having a baby prematurely can be traumatic experience for parents and is typically characterized by feelings of loss and grief that can persist for months after a baby is discharged from the hospital. New research by the University of Michigan Health System and the University of Wisconsin shows that the degree to which a mother can resolve these feelings is thought to affect attachment between the mother and infant. That attachment has long-term implications for the infant'rsquo;s social and emotional development. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1896 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1896 Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:01:00 EST Children/Adolescent Health University of Michigan Health System researchers have found new evidence that our genes help determine our susceptibility to depression. Their findings, published online today in the Archives of General Psychiatry, challenge a 2009 study that called the genetic link into question and add new support to earlier research hailed as a medical breakthrough. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1877 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1877 Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:00:00 EST Mental Health On Jan. 3, the University of Michigan Health System will open its fifth school-based health center at Ypsilanti High School. The health center will become a part of the'nbsp;Regional Alliance for Healthy Schools 'mdash; a community partnership between the UMHS and the Michigan departments of Community Health and Education. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1876 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1876 Tue, 28 Dec 2010 11:00:00 EST All Looking for a heart-warming story about a grandmother who'rsquo;s back to backing cookies after the University of Michigan Health System treated her neuromuscular disorder, or how soldiers are helping each other transition back to life at home? 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 time ahead.
'nbsp; http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1872 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1872 Tue, 21 Dec 2010 08:00:00 EST All The cocktail of hormones cascading through depressed mothers'rsquo; bodies may play an important role in the development of their unborn children'rsquo;s brains. A higher level of depression in mothers during pregnancy was associated with higher levels of stress hormones in their children at birth, as well as with other neurological and behavioral differences, a University of Michigan-led study found. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1859 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1859 Thu, 09 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST Children/Adolescent Health As the nation recognizes Veteran'rsquo;s Day on Nov. 11, the University of Michigan Health System has experts available to discuss the health and well-being of America'rsquo;s troops. From cutting-edge prosthetic devices'nbsp;to an inspirational transition program, Health System research is making a difference in the lives of'nbsp;America'#39;s military. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1815 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1815 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 14:00:00 EST Expert Advisories The University of Michigan Depression Center and the Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, a national mental health support and advocacy organization, have announced a partnership to create an information clearinghouse that will help connect individuals with mood disorders to research opportunities. http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1806 http://www2.med.umich.edu/prmc/media/newsroom/details.cfm?ID=1806 Mon, 01 Nov 2010 15:30:00 EST Mental Health