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Smart seniors' guide to flu season (11/20/2009)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. Meet the expert: Karen Hall, M.D., Ph.D.
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Internet predators, privacy, porn: Are parents concerned? (11/19/2009)A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health shows that parents across the United States have a wide range of concerns about the safety of their children’s lives online.
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Chances of surviving a cardiac arrest at home or work unchanged in 30 years (11/19/2009)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. Meet the expert: Comilla Sasson, M.D.
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Gift of a Bear Program helps patients at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (11/17/2009)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s and Women’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 “M GO BLUE for Mott” 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. Learn more: Give a Bear Program
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Study shows mixed results in comparing surgeries for infant heart defects (11/17/2009)Infants born with a severely underdeveloped heart are more likely to survive to their first birthday when treated with a new shunt procedure — yet it may not be the safest surgery long term, according to research by the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center.
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Public may find it hard to follow measures to limit infection in pandemics (11/16/2009)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.
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NIH stimulus awards to U-M Medical School top $47 million (11/5/2009)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.
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U-M World Diabetes Day Health Fair hosted Nov. 14 (11/3/2009)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center will 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. Meet the expert: Cecilia Sauter, R.D.
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Pregnant women risk early delivery from psychiatric medication use (11/3/2009)The odds triple for early child delivery among pregnant women with a history of depression who used psychiatric medication, a new study showed.
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Research shows chronically ill might be happier if they gave up hope (11/2/2009)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.
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U-M and St. Joseph Mercy hospitals announce new temporary visitor rules (11/2/2009)During the current flu season, and until further notice, the University of Michigan 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.
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U-M Cystic Fibrosis Center makes great strides, receives national award (10/30/2009)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. 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’ life expectancy has doubled and patient numbers have increased significantly since the Cystic Fibrosis Center opened in the 1970s. This month, the UMHS’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. Meet the expert: Samya Z. Nasr, M.D.
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Clive Owen movie to be filmed at U-M's North Campus Research Complex (10/26/2009)The feature film “Trust”, starring Clive Owen and directed by David Schwimmer, will begin production at the University of Michigan’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.
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U-M heart expert available to discuss Detroit race deaths (10/21/2009)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 on-the-field sports deaths. U-M has one of seven HCM clinics in the country. Meet the expert: Sharlene M. Day, M.D.
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U-M to host two-part tweet chat on H1N1/Swine flu Oct. 22 (10/16/2009)Members of the public are invited to participate in a tweet chat about H1N1/Swine flu Thursday, Oct. 22, from 10 a.m. - noon. Meet the expert: Sandro Cinti, M.D.
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Coaches, parents and scientists must work together to prevent injuries (10/14/2009)The public health threat of youth sport injuries will worsen unless we enlist current injury prevention interventions. Parents, coaches and scientists need to be partnering on the field to protect the long-term health of their athletes. Meet the expert: Edward M Wojtys, MD
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H1N1 (swine flu) update: What you need to know (10/12/2009)The vaccine to protect against H1N1(swine flu) is trickling into doctors’ offices and health clinics, but just who should get it and what will the flu season be like? A University of Michigan Health System infectious disease expert offers advice for managing what could be a rough flu season. Meet the expert: Sandro K. Cinti, M.D.
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U-M Burn Center celebrates 50 years of innovation, dedication and research (10/9/2009)The U-M Burn Center celebrated its 50th anniversary yesterday at the U-M Towsley Center. Attending were former patients, current and former members of the U-M burn team, fire fighters, volunteers, donors, friends and other guests, who received a review of the past 50 years and a look ahead to the next 50. Meet the expert: Stewart C. Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
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Public tells health care workers: Get your H1N1 flu vaccine! (10/1/2009)C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds nearly 90% of public supports required H1N1 vaccination for health care workers in the case of outbreak, while only 38% of health care workers intend to get vaccinated. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Less than half of medical students understand health care system (9/30/2009)New findings indicate that less than half of medical students say they are adequately trained to navigate health care system. U-M researchers report students could benefit from intense curriculum that teaches more medical economics, better explains insurance strategies
Learn more: U-M Medical School
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Lessons from 1918 flu pandemic for school closure planning (9/29/2009)During last spring’s influenza A/H1N1 pandemic, closing schools was a common and often contested strategy for curbing spread of the virus. This debate likely will persist if the flu pandemic continues or worsens in the United States this fall. Researchers from the University of Michigan and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention conducted a qualitative analysis of 43 U.S. cities and their public school systems during the 1918-1919 influenza pandemic to uncover lessons applicable to today’s communities when dealing with the issue of school closure this fall. Meet the expert: Alexandra Minna Stern, Ph.D |
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Port wine stains an easy fix (9/28/2009)Three of every 1,000 children born has a port wine stain, which is made up of numerous dilated vessels in a localized part of the skin. There are lots of theories, but no answers, about why port wine stains develop. Experts use laser therapy to treat these birthmarks. Meet the expert: Jeffrey Orringer, M.D.
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H1N1 flu: Are parents underestimating risk to kids? (9/24/2009)The latest C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds less than half of parents in the United States intend to have their children vaccinated against H1N1 flu, even though it is strongly encouraged by the CDC that children be vaccinated. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D. |
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A New Era in Medicine symposium Oct. 16 features White House advisor (9/23/2009)Ezekiel Emanuel, a health care and bioethics expert who advises the Obama administration on health care reform, will give the keynote address at the New Era in Medicine symposium Oct. 16 at the U-M Health System.
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U-M Congenital Heart Center hosts 17th annual Save A Heart Celebration (9/21/2009)The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center will host a strolling food and wine tasting 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 13 at the Michigan League, 911 N. University in Ann Arbor. Proceeds from the event will benefit the young patients at the Congenital Heart Center, many of whom face life-threatening heart defects. Learn more: Save A Heart
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Vaccine for urinary tract infections shows early promise (9/18/2009)University of Michigan scientists have moved closer to the first effective vaccine to prevent urinary tract infections, if the robust immunity achieved in mice can be reproduced in humans. Half of all women and 14 percent of men experience urinary tract infections, some repeatedly. The research findings could help reduce health care costs. Meet the expert: Harry L.T. Mobley, Ph.D. |
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The last gift: U-M medical students honor those who donate bodies (9/16/2009)Annual service thanks donors and families with music and song, has special meaning for assistant dean of medical education.
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Wide awake: U-M gets national recognition for sleep science (9/8/2009)U-M is only one of three institutions nationwide to be named a Comprehensive Academic Sleep Program of Distinction by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Meet the expert: Ronald D. Chervin, M.D.,
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Health care reform expert sources from the University of Michigan (9/8/2009)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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Schools failing when it comes to bullying, violence prevention (9/8/2009)The C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds only 26 percent of parents would give their child’s high school an “A” for preventing bullying and school violence, and 38 percent of parents would give their child’s elementary or junior high an “A.” Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D. |
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Michigan Visiting Care announces flu shot clincs (9/8/2009)The University of Michigan Health System’s Michigan Visiting Care will offer a series of flu shot clinics beginning Oct. 1. Anyone can get the seasonal flu, but children have the highest rate of infection and the elderly are most likely to suffer complications and death.
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Brandon and Shani Inge to be honored for work with children’s hospital (8/27/2009)U-M's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital is proclaiming Sept. 2 Brandon and Shani Inge Day. Kids, parents and administrators will spend the day enjoying ballpark fun at the hospital with the Tigers Third Baseman and his wife. Read about Inge family contributions to the hospital and how the children's hospital, its patients and families plan to honor the couple. Learn more: Champions for Children
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No cure, no matter: Parents want to know child’s genetic risk for diseases (8/25/2009)Companies can now swab a cheek and scan a person’s genes to see if there is a risk of developing a number of diseases, some of which may not currently be treatable. While such companies have traditionally marketed genetic testing to adults, some offer parents the option of testing their children. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
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New camp for seriously ill children gives public a sneak peek (8/20/2009)The University of Michigan Health System invites the public to a preview of a future camp for seriously ill children. North Star Reach will welcome kids with serious diseases like cancer, heart disease, severe burn injuries, sickle cell anemia, organ transplants, ventilator dependence and other health issues. The open house is 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23, at 1200 University Drive, Patterson Lake in Pinckney. Learn more: U-M C. S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's
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Leading gastroenterologist named new chair of Internal Medicine (8/20/2009)John M. Carethers, M.D., has been named the new chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan, pending approval from the Board of Regents. Learn more: Department of Internal Medicine
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Spirit towels for Michigan football fans support new childrens hospital (8/19/2009)The University of Michigan Football Program and the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women’s Hospital are raising awareness and funds for the " Champions for Children" campaign to build a new children's and women's hospital at the University of Michigan. Maize towels displaying this year’s team theme “ALL IN FOR MICHIGAN,” go on sale starting Sunday, Aug. 23, at the Michigan Football Program’s annual Fan Day. Learn more: Champions for Children campaign for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Only one in three parents gives schools an A for offering healthy foods (8/17/2009)Nationwide, only 33% of parents give their kids’ schools an "A" grade for offering healthy food choices. Meanwhile, 12% give their children's schools a "D" or an "F." That’s according to a University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health conducted in May 2009. The survey measured parents’ opinions about food choices at their children’s public schools (about 67 million students).
Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Parents may worry, but shorter than average children are OK (8/17/2009)Parents of short children often worry about their child’s well-being, but a University of Michigan Health System study shows that short children are no different in their social or emotional well-being compared with their taller classmates. Meet the expert: Joyce Lee, M.D., MPH
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Children in unsafe neighborhoods risk sedentary lifestyle and obesity (8/17/2009)Kids living in unsafe neighborhoods face barriers to getting exercise, which could lead to them becoming overweight, a new University of Michigan indicates.
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Obesity remains No. 1 health problem for kids in 2009 (8/10/2009)Public concern about childhood obesity is on the rise and it continues to outrank all other health problems as the No. 1 concern for children in the United States. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D.
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Finding key to cancer drug Gleevec's limitations (8/4/2009)Researchers have learned why imatinib, marketed as Gleevec, helps patients with chronic myeloid leukemia survive longer, but does not keep the disease from returning if treatment ends. The U-M team is now combining imatinib with other drugs in mouse studies to find ways to sensitize resistant leukemia-initiating cells to imatinib and enhance its power. Meet the expert: Theodora Ross, M.D., Ph.D
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Obesity is a poor gauge for detecting high cholesterol levels in children (8/3/2009)With the epidemic of childhood obesity in the United States, there is concern that overweight and obese children need to be screened for chronic medical conditions, including high cholesterol levels. However, body fat is not an effective indicator of high cholesterol in children, according to new University of Michigan research. Meet the expert: Joyce Mee Kyoung Lee, M.D., M.P.H.
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Parents concerned about errors while kids are hospitalized (8/3/2009)Nearly two-thirds of parents reported the need to watch over their child’s care to ensure that medical errors are not made during their hospital stay, according to a study led by Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S., assistant professor of pediatrics at the University of Michigan Medical School. In particular, parents whose first language is not English were more likely to report the need to be vigilant about their child’s care. This is the first study to document parental concerns about medical errors during a child’s hospitalization. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
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Cheerleading is leading cause of catastrophic injury in young women (8/3/2009)Expert recommends parents and schools monitor activities, coaching and safety precautions more closely. Meet the expert: Amy Miller Bohn, M.D.
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Free U-M event at Cabela's aimed at hunters' hearts (7/30/2009)Free event Aug. 22-23 at Cabela's in Dundee provides free health screenings from doctors, nurses and nutritionists from U-M Cardiovascular Center Meet the expert: Eric Good, D.O
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U-M's Howell Pediatrics and Teen Clinic to host summer fun and learning (7/29/2009)The Howell Pediatrics and Teen Clinic at the University of Michigan Health System will offer a safety program, reading programs in English and Spanish and even a new penguin mascot with a specially-picked name to spice up the summer.
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U-M Hospitals & Health Centers rank 14th in the U.S. (7/16/2009)U.S. News & World Report honors U-M among the country's finest
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Ask permission to use newborn data, parents say (7/15/2009)More than three-quarters of parents would be willing to allow the use of their children’s newborn screening samples for research, a new survey shows. But more than half would be unwilling to permit use if their permission was not obtained beforehand. The survey sheds light on the emerging issue of how to square parents’ concerns about privacy with medical researchers’ desire to use the samples. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D., M.S.
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Recession stressful for many kids, toughest on poor and uninsured (7/13/2009)As the economy continues to falter, a poll released today shows that parents must make harder choices about how to spend what money they have, and children – especially those who are uninsured or who are among the lowest income bracket - are more at risk because of it. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D.
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New moms urged to take care of postpartum health (7/6/2009)Childbirth may be the most natural thing in the world, but that certainly doesn’t mean it’s easy! Over half of women suffer from postpartum ailments. Many of these women suffer in silence, embarrassed to talk with their doctor or even their friends about these difficulties. The University of Michigan is offering a unique program to assist these new moms. Meet the expert: Dee Fenner, M.D.
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'Overcoming Obesity & Winning at Health' symposium July 8 in Ann Arbor (7/1/2009)The Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research is co-sponsoring a symposium, "Overcoming Obesity & Winning at Health," at the Ann Arbor District Library from 7-8:30 p.m. on Wed., July 8. Featuring Pete Thomas, a winner of reality show The Biggest Loser, and two U-M obesity researchers, the event will provide motivation and healthy information for losing weight. Meet the expert: Charles F. Burant, M.D., Ph.D.
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UMHS extends condolences to family, friends and colleagues of worker (6/22/2009)
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U-M Hospitals & Health Centers weathers tough climate, plans for growth (6/18/2009)Despite a very challenging economic environment, the University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers will end the fiscal year in the black later this month, according to preliminary results presented today at a meeting of the U-M Board of Regents. It is the thirteenth year in a row that the UMHHC has had a positive operating margin. Meet the expert: Doug Strong, MBA
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Book readings at local libraries to teach youth about activity and movement (6/18/2009)Why should you be fit? Physical activity is an essential component of leading a healthy lifestyle and when children are taught this lesson at a young age it sets the foundation.
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Mott ranked among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report (6/18/2009)University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has been ranked among the best pediatric hospitals in the nation in U.S. News Media Group’s 2009 edition of ”America’s Best Children’s Hospitals.” It is also the only hospital in the state to be nationally ranked in eight pediatric specialty areas of ten featured in this special report. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Bicycle helmet laws key to kids wearing helmets (6/17/2009)Studies have shown wearing a helmet while riding a bicycle reduces one’s risk of death by more than 50 percent, yet every three days, a child in the United States is killed while riding a bicycle, and every day at least 100 children are treated in emergency rooms due to bicycle-related head injuries. A report released today by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health reveals that in areas where no bicycle helmet laws exist, nearly one-half of children, ages 4 – 17, never wear a helmet. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., MAPP |
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Detroit Tigers host exclusive access to Comerica Park to help children (6/11/2009)Tigers Carlos Guillen and Brandon Inge host first time exclusive access to Comerica Park to raise money for children's health care Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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Can lowering body temperature prevent brain damage in children? (6/11/2009)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital will lead the first large scale study to investigate whether lowering body temperature can prevent brain damage in children who have cardiac arrest as a result of an illness or accident. The NLBI will provide up to $21.7 million in funding, making the trials one of the largest pediatric awards for the U-M Health System. Meet the expert: Frank W. Moler, M.D., M.S., Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit
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Breaking a sweat good for strengthening bones, U-M expert says (6/10/2009)It's well-known that exercise can provide a variety of benefits for the heart and lungs. A scholarly review by U-M experts appearing in the July/August issue of Sports Health shows weight-bearing exercises like dancing, running and jumping rope boosts skeletal tissue and overall bone heath too. Learn more: U-M Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center
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Kids Burn Camp provides kids with fun and confidence-building activities (6/8/2009)The University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center sends children who were treated at the center for burn injuries to Burn Camp. This special week is designed for children between the ages of seven to 17 who have survived devastating burn injuries. Camp is held at Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville MI from June 14 to June 19, 2009. Learn more: Trauma Burn
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Women under-represented in cancer research, U-M study finds (6/8/2009)Women are under-represented in clinical cancer research published in high-impact journals, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Taking into account the incidence of particular types of cancer among women, studies included a smaller proportion of women than should be expected. Meet the expert: Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil. |
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Family travels to nation’s capital to add voices to health care reform (5/28/2009)Seven-year-old Olivia Erickson and her family will travel to Washington, D.C. from Wheeler, Mich., to speak with lawmakers about the fate of children’s health care and the role that children’s hospitals play in the community. They are among more than 40 child patients who on June 18 are taking part in the 2009 National Association of Children’s Hospitals. Family Advocacy Day, an effort to raise awareness of the specialized care that children’s hospitals provide and to ensure that health reform efforts address the needs of children.
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U-M football takes to the airwaves to benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (5/27/2009)The University of Michigan football team, coaches, players and former players will take over the airwaves in Ann Arbor to raise funds for the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital. Ann Arbor Radio’s four stations will host a 12-hour radio-a-thon event to raise awareness for the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital building project and fund-raising campaign 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 11.
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Parent's trust in doctor: key for black children with asthma (5/22/2009)University of Michigan researchers report that African American parents rate their children’s doctors lower than white parents do in qualities that are linked to better adherence with asthma medications. Improved physicians’ relationships with these parents could help reduce the frequency of asthma attacks and hospitalizations among minority children, and also boost flu immunization rates. Meet the expert: Kathryn Moseley, M.D. |
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Fashion show to increase awareness and support of bipolar disorder research (5/15/2009)Can’t buy a new yacht? No biggie. You can still get the fabulous lounge clothes. Italian designer Gimmo Etro’s exotic print dresses and other fashions will be available for viewing at a runway show at Saks Fifth Avenue at Somerset Collection in Troy. The runway show hopes to shine a spotlight on bipolar disorder, one of the most prevalent and least talked about mood disorders in the United States. It will also benefit the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund at the University of Michigan Depression Center. Meet the expert: Melvin McInnis, M.D., Thomas B. and Nancy Upjohn Woodworth Professor of Bipolar Disorder and Depression in the Department of Psychiatry
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Physician shortages don’t exist in all areas of primary care, U-M researcher says (5/12/2009)Reports warning of shortages lack detail and could lead to over-saturation of physicians in some specialties, misallocation of funds for training, and lack of improvement in areas of need.
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Proper nutrition essential for bone health, U-M experts say (5/11/2009)Experts at the University of Michigan Bone & Joint Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center reviewed research conducted in the last 50 years on the role of diet on skeletal tissue and overall bone health. They found that when it comes to nutrition, there's a solid game plan to head off conditions such as arthritis and joint pain.
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Africans and penguins have equal access to rehabilitation medicine doctors, U-M research shows (5/11/2009)Tens of thousands of physicians specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation improve the lives of people with disabilities on other continents. With only six doctors for 780 million people, sub-Saharan Africa suffers a huge burden from untreated disability. Meet the expert: Andrew Haig, M.D.
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For food-allergic kids, parents and schools step up (5/11/2009)According to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, 3 percent of households in the United States is affected by a life-threatening food allergy, yet little is know about the experiences of average families related to food allergies; what schools are doing to manage the problem, or how accepting parents are of the special accommodations schools must make to protect food-allergic children. Meet the expert: Harvey L. Leo, M.D. |
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Maternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants (5/5/2009)Babies born to depressed moms are likely to suffer from chaotic sleep patterns, which could predispose them to depression later in life, according to a University of Michigan study published in the May issue of the journal SLEEP. Meet the expert: Roseanne Armitage, Ph.D.
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New strategies help ensure that vaccines remain effective in preventing disease (5/4/2009)Childhood vaccination represents one of the most successful public health interventions ever, yet it faces multiple challenges that threaten its success, says writes Matthew M. Davis, University of Michigan associate professor of pediatrics and communicable diseases, internal medicine, and public policy. Davis co-authored an dditorial in the May issue of the Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine highlighting innovations designed to protect children and families through the use of safe and effective vaccines.
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Kidney stones in children on the rise, U-M expert says (5/4/2009)Modern diet and lifestyle, along with global warming, are contributing to an alarming phenomenon – kidney stones in children. Meet the expert: Gary Faerber, MD
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CNN correspondent Sanjay Gupta, M.D., to give address at Medical School commencement (5/1/2009)Sanjay Gupta, M.D., chief CNN medical correspendent and one-time candidate for U.S. Surgeon General, will give the keynote address during the Medical School commencement exercises 5 p.m. May 8 at Hill Auditorium.
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Forum teaches about anxiety disorders in children and adolescents (4/30/2009)A majority of children report that they worry "every now and then," with worries typically relating to school performance, illness, getting teased, making mistakes, or concern about physical appearance. Meet the expert: Kate Fitzgerald
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Mott Pediatric Trauma Program receives level 1 re-verification (4/29/2009)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital has been re-verified as a pediatric Level 1 trauma center by the American College of Surgeons Committee on Trauma. The three-year verification recognizes the hospital’s ability to provide the best care for the most severely injured children 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mott Hospital's Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Program is one of only 23 programs of its kind in North America and three in Michigan. The hospital’s trauma program was re-verified without any weaknesses or deficiencies, which is highly unusual and a testament to the care and quality of the program Learn more: U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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Football stars host celebrity golf tournament to benefit U-M children’s, women's hospitals (4/24/2009)Football stars Brian Griese and Steve Hutchinson host celebrity golf tournament &ldquoChampions for Children’s Hearts” to benefit U-M children's, women's hospitals on Sunday, May 17, 2009 Learn more: Celebrity golf event and new facility
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Fashion show to increase awareness and support of bipolar disorder research (4/6/2009)A runway show featuring fashions chosen by Saks Fifth Avenue stylists will help shine a spotlight on bipolar disorder, one of the most prevalent yet least talked about mood disorders in the United States. Learn more: U-M Depression Center bipolar information
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Children with low self-control likely to become overweight pre-teens, U-M study finds (4/6/2009)Does your child have a harder than normal time resisting temptation? Whether it’s with toys or food, that inability to wait can lead to weight gain as they reach their pre-teen years. Meet the expert: Julie Lumeng, M.D., developmental and behavioral pediatrician, University of Michigan Health System
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UMHS, Science Center collaborate to increase medical research participation (4/6/2009)Doctors at the University of Michigan Health System are leading an effort to increase participation in medical and behavioral research studies. The National Institutes of Health has awarded Michael Fetters, M.D., and the Detroit Science Center a $100,000 grant that will be used to increase the public’s participation in clinical research. Meet the expert: Michael Fetters, M.D.
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Alternative therapies can be safe, effective for children (4/6/2009)Complementary and alternative therapies are becoming more and more popular in the ‘pint-size’ set. A Michigan pediatrician discusses the use of complementary and alternative therapies in children and offers advice on what may be safe and effective and what should be avoided. Meet the expert: Dolores Mendelow, M.D.
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Public links 'alcopops' to underage drinking (4/6/2009)Opening a tall cool beverage during the ball game or at a backyard cookout on a hot day is what families do. This summer, will your child be opening a soft drink or a hard one? Flavored alcoholic beverages – or alcopops – are becoming more popular, especially among young people, and it’s raising concerns about underage drinking. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D.
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U-M cardiologist Kim Eagle earns Master of American College of Cardiology designation (3/30/2009)Only one or two of the 15,000 members of the American College of Cardiology earn the Master designation each year, and on Monday the honor will go to Kim Eagle, M.D., director of the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center.
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U-M student wins design contest for Patient and Family-Centered Care Program logo (3/27/2009)The logo's purpose is to strengthen the identity and visibility for patient care program Learn more: Patient and Family Centerd Care Program
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U-M Poll: Insurance coverage no peace of mind for parents (3/23/2009)Trouble paying health plan premiums and difficulty affording out-of-pocket expenses for medications aren’t just problems of the uninsured anymore. They’re also concerns for families with private insurance, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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Spanking creates defiant, aggressive children (3/23/2009)Spanking makes it more likely, not less, that children will be defiant and aggressive. Plus, physical punishment puts kids at risk for increased mental health problems, anti-social behavior and serious injuries, a new University of Michigan report shows.
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Children's eye clinic to benefit from 3rd annual March Madness Against Blindness (3/12/2009)One team will win the 2009 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, but all children who visit the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center’s Pediatric Ophthalmology Clinic are winners in the upcoming March Madness Against Blindness fundraiser. Learn more: March Madness Against Blindness
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U-M launches new embryonic stem cell research consortium (3/10/2009)The University of Michigan today announced the formation of a consortium to create new embryonic stem cell lines that will aid the search for disease treatments and cures. Learn more: A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute
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Compulsive hoarding poses safety and psychological risks (3/9/2009)Most of us save things – memorabilia, collectibles, items from our childhood or from our children. But for more than an estimated million Americans, the saving may get out of hand and cross over to a psychiatric condition known as compulsive hoarding. Meet the expert: James L. Abelson, M.D., Ph.D.
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Keep your colon healthy with exercise, healthy foods (3/9/2009)Most of us prefer not to talk about colon health and take those functions for granted. But many conditions can affect colon health, particularly as we age. A University of Michigan Gastroenterologist discusses diverticulosis and its symptoms and complications, and reminds us that regular colon cancer screening should start at age 50.
Meet the expert: Kim Turgeon, MD, FACP
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Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., recommended as U-M executive vice president for medical affairs (3/2/2009)President Mary Sue Coleman has named nationally recognized pediatric endocrinologist and researcher Ora Hirsch Pescovitz, M.D., as the University's executive vice president for medical affairs and CEO of the U-M Health System pending the approval of the Board of Regents at its March 19 meeting.
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U-M experts offer tips to make it easier to 'spring forward' (3/2/2009)It may only be one hour of lost time, but the ‘spring forward’ of our clocks for daylight saving time can really pack a punch for some people. A U-M Sleep Specialist discusses the impact of the time change and offers tips to help adults and children adjust to the lost hour on March 8. Meet the expert: J. Todd Arnedt, Ph.D.
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Health System provides community benefit of more than $320 million (2/19/2009)What's the value of a health system? Today the University of Michigan Health System reports that its charity care, research and participation in community programs provides a community benefit valued at $323 million.
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Three strikes, three procedures save girl with half a heart (2/12/2009)An ultrasound showed Katie Larrison's little girl had a heart defect that most children don't survive without treatment. Doctors at the University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center are experts are caring for children with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, but other risk factors made the traditional surgeries risky. A series of procedures, as a fetus and immediately after birth, have given her new life. Meet the expert: Aimee K. Armstrong, M.D.
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Sleeping well every day keeps the doctor away? (2/11/2009)Mothers for millennia have exhorted children to get enough sleep to avoid becoming sick. But is there evidence to support mother’s claim? And if we do happen to get sick, are the changes in our sleep beneficial? Links between sleep and the immune system are the topic of a study published today in Nature Reviews Neuroscience by Luca Imeri, M.D., of the University of Milan, and Mark R. Opp, Ph.D., of the University of Michigan Health System. Meet the expert: Mark R. Opp, Ph.D.
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High barriers to dental care exist for 12 million children (2/9/2009)As the nation begins to focus its attention on the prospects of major health care reforms, one important aspect of health must not be overlooked – access to affordable dental care for children. If left untreated, tooth decay in childhood can lead to lifelong tooth and gum problems, hospitalizations and emergency room visits, delayed physical development and loss of school days. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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Nanoemulsion potent against deadly superbugs in cystic fibrosis (2/4/2009)University of Michigan scientists report early evidence that a super-fine oil-and-water emulsion, already shown to kill many other microbes, may be able to quell the ravaging, often drug-resistant infections that cause nearly all cystic fibrosis deaths. If the technique proves safe and effective in people, those with CF would inhale the nanoemulsion and be able to reduce the severity and frequency of infections that spiral out of control due to resistance to current antibiotics. Meet the expert: John J. LiPuma, M.D. |
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Most inactive physicians retain licenses (1/27/2009)One in eight physicians have been inactive in the state where they are licensed for at least a year, and most states do not require them to undergo competency tests or retraining when they return to actively practicing medicine. Because of the lack of regulation, patient safety could be compromised in some instances, say researchers at the University of Michigan Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit and the American Board of Pediatrics. Meet the expert: Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H.
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Unmet medical needs are most common among vulnerable children (1/26/2009)Despite recent government efforts, the medical needs of about six million children in the United States are not being met, according to data from as recent as 2006. Even more troubling, researchers say, is the substantial growth in those numbers, from approximately 4.5 million children in 1998. Meet the expert: Leesha Hoilette, M.D.
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Scientists unmask genetic markers associated with psoriasis (1/25/2009)Scientists at the University of Michigan Department of Dermatology, the U-M School of Public Health and their collaborators have found DNA “hotspots” that may reveal how genetic differences among individuals result in psoriasis, an autoimmune disease of the skin. Meet the expert: James Elder, M.D., Ph.D.
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U-M receives $8M for cancer communications research (1/14/2009)The Center for Health Communications Research at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has received a five-year $8 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study cancer communications issues. The grant designates U-M as one of five Centers of Excellence in Cancer Communications Research. Learn more: U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Fibroids, pregnancy the topics of Jan. 20 women's health event (1/9/2009)Attend the event to learn more about how typically benign uterine fibroids may contribute to reproductive concerns, such as infertility, miscarriages or early labor.
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Mott named one of best children's hospitals by Parents magazine (1/8/2009)C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital at the University of Michigan Health System has been ranked as one of the best in the country by Parents magazine. Mott received the highest ranking among children’s hospitals in the state. Learn more: New C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital
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Depression Center receives Welcome Back Veterans award (1/7/2009)The McCormick Foundation in Chicago has awarded $350,000 to the University of Michigan Depression Center and Department of Psychiatry to help address the “invisible brain injuries” among returning Iraqi and Afghanistan veterans and their families. These include sleep, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression and associated problems. The gift is part of a larger fundraising initiative called Welcome Back Veterans created by New York Mets Chairman and CEO Fred Wilpon to provide returning veterans the quality evaluations, treatment, support systems, and long-term employment assistance they deserve to restart their lives and care for their families. Meet the expert: John F. Greden, M.D.
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Play at your own risk: Sports and the injury epidemic (1/7/2009)Each year more than 4.3 million nonfatal sports - and recreation-related injuries are treated in U.S. hospital emergency departments. Physical activity is good for your health. But it's also important to prevent injuries and use appropriate rehabilitation to lessen their related costs which can be physical, emotional and monetary. Learn more: University of Michigan Bone & Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Center
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Caution urged when giving kids cold and flu meds (1/5/2009)It’s cold and flu season again, causing misery for the little people in your household. New guidelines warn parents that over-the-counter cough and cold medications should not be used in children under 6 years of age. But what should parents do to help their children through the runny nose, cough and aches? Meet the expert: Esther Yoon, M.D.,
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Staying healthy in a tough economy (1/5/2009)Current research shows the worsening economy is causing many people to cut down on their prescription medications, postpone visits with their health-care providers and put off important routine health screenings and vaccinations. These actions may save money in the short run, but is it the best thing to do? Meet the expert: A Mark Fendrick, M.D.
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Emergency seizure treatment study for kids under way at U-M (12/22/2008)A new study under way at the University of Michigan Health System and 10 other hospitals around the country will give doctors the answer to an important question: Which emergency treatment is best for children who suffer severe, prolonged seizures that can be life-threatening? Meet the expert: Rachel Stanley, M.D., MHSA
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U-M Trauma Burn Center offers holiday safety tips (12/18/2008)Winter season – a time for holiday celebrations and severe cold weather conditions – can be a risky time for fires. Forgetting basic fire safety can lead to deadly and destructive results. Meet the expert: Karla Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP
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Trauma Burn Center gives fire safety awards to 2 Oakland Co. programs (12/18/2008)A program that teaches fire prevention to second graders and another that trains firefighters on how to retreat from a rapidly developing fire were the winners of this year’s Leland Gayheart Fire Safety and Prevention Awards from the Trauma Burn Center of the University of Michigan Health System. Meet the expert: Karla Klas, BSN, RN, CCRP
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How to cope during the holidays with a serious medical condition (12/16/2008)The holidays are generally considered to be a joyous time; however, for people coping with serious illnesses the holidays can bring unwanted stress. Michelle Riba, M.D., professor of psychiatry and associate chair for integrated medicine and psychiatric services at the University of Michigan Health System, recommends ways to steer clear of these unnecessary stresses during the winter months. Meet the expert: Michelle Riba, M.D.
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Muscular dystrophy clinic lets patients 'spend their time being kids' (12/15/2008)A new clinic at the University of Michigan Health System will allow patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy to be seen by several experts in a single clinic visit. The clinic is the only one of its kind in the state. Typically, patients with Duchenne have 20 or more doctor visits a year. Meet the expert: James Dowling, M.D., Ph.D.
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Kids' mental health concerns meet barriers in primary, specialty care (12/15/2008)Though middle childhood and adolescence are stages in a child's development fraught with physical, mental and emotional changes, many parents looking to their child's primary care physician for guidance and assistance with getting treatment aren't being asked if they have concerns about their child’s mental health. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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Death rates in hospital highest for infants, and uninsured children (12/10/2008)The vast majority of children who die while hospitalized are newborns, according to a new nationwide study. Additionally, death rates are higher for hospitalized children without insurance compared to those with insurance, the researchers found. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Adult survivors of childhood cancer have lower bone mineral density (12/3/2008)Men who survived childhood leukemia treatment into adulthood were more likely to have low bone mineral density than other adults their age, putting them at risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures, according to a new study. Meet the expert: James Gurney, Ph.D. |
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Giving the gift of health this holiday season (12/1/2008)A bottle of cologne, a new pair of pajamas or a video game are all quick and easy gifts to buy and wrap for the upcoming holiday season. But this year, why not give something more healthy and beneficial to a loved one? Why not give the gift of health? Meet the expert: Caroline R. Richardson, M.D.
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New surgical approach shows promise in treatment of scoliosis (12/1/2008)Spinal scoliosis is a fairly common condition among both children and adults. For a small group, the condition can progress to create severe pain and balance issues which require surgery. That is why surgeons at the University of Michigan are experimenting with a new minimal access spinal surgery that may revolutionize this surgical repair. Meet the expert: Frank La Marca, M.D.
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Childhood vaccines cause financial burden to health care providers (12/1/2008)The costs that health care providers are charged and reimbursed for childhood vaccines vary widely, and the high cost of some immunizations is leading to significant financial strain for some physicians, according to a pair of new studies from the University of Michigan Health System. Meet the expert: Gary L. Freed, M.D., MPH
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Story ideas for the holidays and winter months (11/24/2008)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’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.
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For high school doping, parents want school interventions, penalties (11/17/2008)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that nearly 1 in 10 parents of high school athletes is aware of the use of performance-enhancing drugs by an athlete in their community. The poll also finds that most parents feel that schools – with minimal penalties to individual students – should be responsible for handling the problem. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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Can vitamins and minerals prevent hearing loss? (11/10/2008)About 10 million people in the United States alone—from troops returning from war to students with music blasting through headphones—are suffering from impairing noise-induced hearing loss. The rising trend is something that researchers and physicians at the University of Michigan Kresge Hearing Research Institute are hoping to reverse, with a cocktail of vitamins and the mineral magnesium that has shown promise as a possible way to prevent hearing loss caused by loud noises. Meet the expert: Josef M. Miller, Ph.D.
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The University of Michigan welcomes passage of Proposal 2 (11/5/2008)U-M leaders and faculty have issued statements on the passage of Proposal 2, the amendment to the Michigan Constitution that allows new embryonic stem cell lines to be derived in the state -- including at U-M's nationally recognized stem-cell research labs.
Learn more: Stem Cell Research at UM
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What's your child's genetic destiny for disease? (11/3/2008)In the current era of direct-to-consumer genetic testing, many fear that individuals will put too much faith in a genetic test result. But a new study from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital indicates that information from family history and genetic testing caused equal concern among parents about their children’s risk of disease. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D. |
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Setting a course for pediatric training in the new millennium (11/3/2008)Four studies led by the CHEAR Unit at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds recently trained pediatricians and pediatricians-in-training agreed that a one-size-fits-all approach to education in pediatrics may no longer be the right course of action. Meet the expert: Gary L. Freed, M.D. |
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Graduate students kick off mentorship program (10/27/2008)Faculty and students from eight University of Michigan graduate schools have developed a partnership with the Community Action Network to provide essential legal, educational, social, medical and dental services needed by low-income families living in Ann Arbor. The partnership kicks off with a haunted house Wednesday.
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Event celebrates milestone for hospital building project (10/27/2008)Oct. 29 beam signing marks milestone for C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Women's Hospital building project. Learn more: New hospitals
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U-M Congenital Heart Center hosts 16th annual Save A Heart Celebration (10/27/2008)The University of Michigan Congenital Heart Center will host a strolling food and wine tasting from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Michigan League, 911 N. University in Ann Arbor. Learn more: Save A Heart
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Children's, women's building project grows to meet patient demand (10/24/2008)The University of Michigan Regents approved a plan to enhance the scope and budget for the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital building project. Learn more: About the new building project
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Mott receives $100,000 grant from Gates Foundation (10/22/2008)C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital received a $100,000 grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to support an innovative global health research project called the “Innovation Bridge.” The project will help link biotech companies and researchers in the industrialized world with vaccine manufacturers in developing countries, to facilitate the transfer of new vaccine technologies. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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What we 'know' may not be so, when it comes to ERs and the uninsured (10/21/2008)The 47 million Americans who lack health insurance are the reason emergency departments are crowded all the time - right? And only the uninsured visit the emergency department for minor complaints, because it’s easier than going to a doctor - right? Not so fast, according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by a University of Michigan team. Meet the expert: Manya Newton, M.D., MPH, MS |
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Many voters admit to not knowing much about stem cells (10/20/2008)Are voters ready to make an educated decision about stem cell research? A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds very few likely voters feel that they know a lot about stem cell research. The good news: Voters do have an interest in learning more about stem cell research. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D. |
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$2M gift from Carls Foundation aids Kellogg Eye Center kids' clinic (10/17/2008)The U-M Kellogg Eye Center will receive a $2 million grant from the Carls Foundation of Detroit to support a new pediatric ophthalmology clinic. The grant will allow the current pediatric eye clinic to serve more patients while adding new design features to meet the needs of children with vision problems. Meet the expert: Paul Lichter, M.D.
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Five things you should know about stem cell research (10/13/2008)Michigan voters soon will decide whether to change a Michigan law that currently restricts research using embryonic stem cells. And U-M scientists want to make sure voters are well-informed on this issue before heading to the polls on Nov. 4. Meet the expert: Sean Morrison, Ph.D.
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Who will voters pick to tackle nation's health care problems? (10/13/2008)According to a report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, the majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country’s biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D. |
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Fire safety is a key lesson for college students, U-M experts warn (10/9/2008)One place that may be overlooked during this week's National Fire Prevention Week is the college student’s off-campus home. But experts from the U-M Trauma Burn Center say that there are many simple things that college students living in houses and apartments can do to protect themselves. Meet the expert: Karla Klas, RN
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Nurse-midwives celebrate 25 years of care (10/7/2008)UMHS nurse-midwives will celebrate their 25th anniversary with a series of events including a Grand Rounds lecture at 7 a.m. and a memorial service for certified nurse-midwife Terri Murtland at 5 p.m. on Oct. 9. Past and present patients and the U-M community are welcome at the open house at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 13 at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Meet the expert: Timothy R.B. Johnson, M.D.
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UMHS named one of 100 best places to work in health care (10/6/2008)The University of Michigan Health System ranked 46th on the first ever national listing of the 100 Best Places to Work in Health Care. Modern Healthcare announced the rankings Monday. The best part of the selection process is employees were surveyed on issues such as leadership and planning and work-life balance.
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Michigan Visiting Care announces flu shot clinics (10/2/2008)The best protection against the influenza virus is a yearly flu shot and clinics are being held throughout the area by Michigan Visiting Care.
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Scientists unmask key HIV protein, open door for new AIDS drugs (9/26/2008)U-M scientists have provided the most detailed picture yet of a key HIV accessory protein that foils the body's normal immune response. Based on the findings, the team is searching for new drugs that may someday allow infected people to be cured and no longer need today’s AIDS drugs for a lifetime. Meet the expert: Kathleen Collins, M.D., Ph.D. |
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U-M joins nationwide sickle cell disease study (9/23/2008)A first-of-its-kind clinical trial may provide new treatment options to children with sickle cell disease and the University of Michigan Health System is one of the primary institutions participating in the multi-site trial. Meet the expert: John E. Levine, M.D.
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Mott teddy bears are the perfect gift this holiday season (9/22/2008)This holiday season, the Chelsea Teddy Bear Co. has created a special teddy bear to benefit the patients and families at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital. The Mott Holiday Bear is available for purchase at local stores, the hospital, and online. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Women's Hospital
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Rapid rise in diabetes spurs UMHS to move, expand endocrinology clinic (9/18/2008)The number of Americans living with diabetes has more than doubled in the last 25 years, and will keep growing into the future as today's overweight children, teens and adults face a high risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. For this reason and more, UMHS will spend $4.5 million over the next nine months to move, consolidate and expand its outpatient space for diabetes care and most other adult endocrinology services. Meet the expert: Craig Jaffe, M.D.
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U-M to renovate & expand hospital psychiatric facilities & programs (9/18/2008)More than 100 years ago, U-M opened the doors to one of the nation's first inpatient psychiatric facilities that aimed to truly treat and study mental illness. Now, a new $3.8 million project will take that legacy into the 21st century, with renovations and expansions to the U-M facilities and programs that serve adult patients during their most severe psychiatric episodes.
Meet the expert: Gregory Dalack, M.D.
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Parents battle bulge, bullying with overweight and obese kids (9/8/2008)Bullying is a major concern among parents with overweight and obese children ages 6 to13, and these parents are much more likely than parents with healthy weight children to rate bullying as a top health issue for kids, according to the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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Sept. 14: Healthy Minds Across America' forum at U-M on mental illness (9/4/2008)People in the Ann Arbor area concerned about the toll that mental health disorders are taking on their families and communities will have a unique opportunity on Sept. 14 to hear from world-class U-M experts about the causes, symptoms, progression and treatment of such illnesses. Meet the expert: Stephan Taylor, M.D.
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Mom’s mood, baby’s sleep: What’s the connection? (9/2/2008)If there’s one thing that everyone knows about newborn babies, it’s that they don’t sleep through the night, and neither do their parents. But in fact, those first six months of life are crucial to developing the regular sleeping and waking patterns, known as circadian rhythms, that a child will need for a healthy future. But some children may start life with the sleep odds stacked against them. Meet the expert: Roseanne Armitage, Ph.D. |
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Film and panel to discuss hoarding (8/25/2008)Stacks of newspapers, piles of waste, weathered clothing and toys form the backdrop for "My Mother's Garden" - and award-winning film that documents a 61-year-old woman's daily life as a hoarder. The documentary will be shown Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Michigan Theatre, courtesy of the U-M Depression Center, the Washtenaw County Hoarding Task Force and the Children of Hoarders organization. Meet the expert: James Abelson, M.D.. Ph.D.
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U-M seeks participants to discover genetics behind epilepsy (8/19/2008)UMHS is part of a national study that could lead to better treatments for epilepsy. Researchers need people with certain family patterns of epilepsy to help discover genes that may explain why some people are susceptible to epilepsy, and why present treatments fail to help some patients. Meet the expert: Lawrence Hudson, M.D.
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Nano vaccine for hepatitis B produces strong immunity (8/13/2008)A new needle-less vaccine is highly effective and can be stored without refrigeration, U-M studies in animals show. The vaccine should also be safer to administer than existing hepatitis B vaccines and effective with only two immunizations. Trials in people could begin in a year. Meet the expert: James R. Baker, Jr., M.D.
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Convenience of retail clinics drawing more kids in for care (8/11/2008)Convenience and lower costs are driving even more parents to seek routine health care for their children at retail clinics in their communities, according to the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Students with food allergies often not prepared (8/6/2008)Many college students with food allergies aren’t taking the threat of a reaction seriously enough, or are regularly in environments where they could not be properly treated during an emergency, according to new research from the University of Michigan Health System. In addition, grade-school students are often in school environments where there is no food allergy policy, and where instructors are not trained how to treat an emergency food allergy reaction. Meet the expert: Marc S. McMorris, M.D.
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Eat smart to be smart (8/4/2008)Food does more than satisfy hunger; it provides fuel for the body and mind, too. So as you make a list of school supplies to buy for the upcoming school year, a U-M dietitian says to consider the items at your local supermarket that can also help prepare your child for the classroom. Meet the expert: Catherine Kraus, R.D., M.Ed, CHES
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Inherited form of hearing loss stems from gene mutation (7/31/2008)University of Michigan and other researchers have pinpointed a gene mutation that accounts for a previously unidentified form of hearing loss. They found the same mutation in two unrelated families, suggesting the mutation may be ancient and not particularly rare. The discovery underscores the need for families to be alert for inherited problems and seek help early. Meet the expert: Marci Lesperance, M.D. |
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Free U-M event at Cabela’s aimed at hunters’ hearts (7/31/2008)In just a few weeks, the first of Michigan’s hunting seasons will begin, and tens of thousands of camouflage-clad hunters will head for the woods and the shorelines, with bows and shotguns in hand. The U-M Cardiovascular Center will help them - and other outdoors enthusiasts -- get ready, with a free health fair on August 23 and 24 at Cabela’s in Dundee, Mich. Meet the expert: Eric Good, D.O.
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Most generalists reluctant to provide primary care for young adults with chronic illness (7/30/2008)From the University of California, San Francisco: The majority of general internists and pediatricians in the USare not comfortable serving as primary care providers for young adults with complex chronic illnesses that originate during childhood, according to findings from a new national survey co-led by U-M researchers.
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UMHS honored by American Hospital Association for high quality care & patient safety (7/24/2008)The doctors, nurses and other health professionals of the University of Michigan Health System provide some of the highest-quality health care in the country - and some of the safest, too. That’s according to the American Hospital Association, which today announced that UMHS is this year’s lone finalist for a major annual award. Meet the expert: Doug Strong, CEO
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U-M Health System named one of 2008 "Most Wired" and "Most Wireless" hospitals and health systems (7/17/2008)At the University of Michigan Health System, information technology continues to play an increasing role to enhance the delivery of patient care, research and education. According to a study released this week in the July issue of Hospitals & Health Networks magazine, UMHS has been named to the nation's Most Wired and Most Wireless hospitals and health systems. Learn more: Read about U-M CareLink |
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Obesity is No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008 (7/14/2008)According to a report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, childhood obesity is now the No. 1 health concern for kids in 2008, topping smoking and drug abuse. The poll also reveals that bullying, Internet safety and teen pregnancy rank among the nation’s top health concerns for kids. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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U-M Hospitals & Health Centers rank 13th in the U.S. (7/11/2008)A new national ranking of American hospitals again places the U-M Hospitals and Health Centers among the country’s finest, with a rank of 13th over all and recognition for excellence in 15 areas of specialized care. The new rankings, compiled by U.S.News & World Report and released online today, mark the 13th year in a row that U-M has been named to the honor roll of “America’s Best Hospitals.” Meet the expert: Doug Strong
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The potential epidemic of type 2 diabetes in young adults (7/7/2008)As concern about children’s health grows along with their waistlines, experts at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital warn that the childhood obesity epidemic could lead to large numbers of younger adults developing type 2 diabetes, causing serious and lasting health complications for future generations of Americans. Meet the expert: Joyce Lee, M.D., M.P.H
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Sex during adolescence doesn’t predict future HPV infection (7/7/2008)Researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital say using risk factors as a means to determine who should get the HPV vaccine is not an effective vaccination strategy. Their study finds that women who were sexually active as adolescents were just as likely as women who were not sexually active during their youth to get HPV as adults. Meet the expert: Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
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National Vaccine Advisory Committee recommends increased adolescent immunization (7/7/2008)The U.S. health care system is not very effective in getting vaccines to the adolescent population, according to a study published by the National Vaccine Advisory Committee. The group’s work reveals several issues that will require national attention now to ensure current and future recommended adolescent immunizations will be used to their potential. Meet the expert: Gary L. Freed, M.D., M.P.H. |
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Curbing kids’ risk-taking behavior (7/1/2008)One of the best places to teach families about the importance of wearing a helmet when riding a bike, and buckling up and riding in the back seat of the car, is in pediatric trauma centers, say researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. Their study shows that brief interventions for at-risk kids gives them the information they need to curb risky behavior and even prevent future injury. Meet the expert: Peter F. Ehrlich, MD
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University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers end year in the black for 12th straight time (6/19/2008)The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers will finish fiscal year 2008 in the black for the 12th straight year, though a smaller-than-expected operating margin reflects the strains of a difficult economy, decreased reimbursements from government insurers and a trend of patients staying at the hospital for longer periods of time. Meet the expert: Robert P. Kelch, M.D.
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Absence or low function of CHFR gene in breast cells sets stage for abnormal cell division and cancer (6/19/2008)U-M scientists have identified key steps in breast-tissue cell division that go awry when CHFR’s action is low or absent. The gene’s expression is missing in more than a third of breast cancers. The findings could make it possible to identify which patients are more likely to benefit from taxanes, a class of widely used cancer drugs which includes paclitaxel (Taxol) and docetaxel. Meet the expert: Elizabeth Petty, M.D. |
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Childhood aggressive behavior can lead to alcohol abuse as adults (6/19/2008)U-M's Institute for Social Research: Continual aggressive behavior from childhood through late adolescence is a significant predictor of adult alcohol use and abuse, a new University of Michigan study indicates.
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U-M sarcoma stroll set for July 12 to raise awareness of rare cancer (6/16/2008)Golf games, bike rides, and knit-a-thons: There will be a variety of ways that people across the globe will be raising awareness about sarcoma, a rare cancer of the connective tissue, as part of the worldwide 2008 Team Sarcoma Initiative. At the University of Michigan, the community will participate with a walk around campus on July 12. Meet the expert: James Geiger, M.D.
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Study sheds light on role of abortion drug in causing rare, fatal infections when used off-label (6/16/2008)A new study by University of Michigan scientists suggests that the immunosuppressive effect of the drug misoprostol, if given vaginally rather than orally along with RU-486 to terminate a pregnancy, is likely the reason a small number of women taking the two-drug combination have contracted a rare, fatal bacterial infection. Meet the expert: David Aronoff, M.D |
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Top security award granted to officers and staff at UMHHC (6/16/2008)Keeping patients safe is something everyone at the University of Michigan Health System - from physicians and nurses to security officers - takes seriously. The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Security and Entrance Services earned this year’s Lindberg Bell Award from the International Association for Healthcare Security & Safety. Learn more: UMHHC Security and Entrance Services
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Stanley Cup referee to host golf benefit for transplant kids (6/16/2008)On Monday, July 7 NHL Stanley Cup referee Dan O’Halloran will trade in his skates for a set of golf clubs as the Master of Ceremonies for the Camp Michitanki Golf Classic at the Polo Fields Golf and Country Club in Ann Arbor. O’Halloran’s son, who is a liver transplant recipient, was a camper and is now a counselor at Camp Michitanki. Learn more: U-M Transplant Center
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Metro Health, U-M Health System announce joint venture for radiation oncology care (6/11/2008)Metro Health and the University of Michigan Health System today announced a joint venture to offer quality radiation oncology services at Metro Health’s new 21,500-square-foot Cancer Center at Metro Health Village in Wyoming. Meet the expert: Theodore S. Lawrence, M.D, Ph.D.
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Local family travels to nation’s capitol to raise awareness for children’s health care funding (6/11/2008)Five-year-old transplant recipient Lili Whitaker and her mom are on their way to Washington, D.C. Joined by families from across the country, the duo plans to meet with federal lawmakers to discuss concerns about health care coverage, costs and continued access to the specialized and high quality of care provided by children’s hospitals. Learn more: NACHRI Family Advocacy Day
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Is your tween prepared to stay home alone this summer? (6/9/2008)Millions of tweens will be left home alone this summer, despite their parents’ concerns that they may not have the knowledge and skills they need to stay safe at home. According to the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, many parents worry about weather, home appliance, gun and Internet safety when leaving kids home alone. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P. |
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June 13: U-M football takes to the airwaves to benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital (6/6/2008)From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, June 13, the University of Michigan football team will take over Ann Arbor Radio's four stations - Sports Talk 1050 WTKA (1050 AM), W4 Country (102.9 FM), 107one (107.1 FM), and WLBY Ann Arbor's Progressive Talk Radio (1290 AM) - to benefit U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women's Hospital. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital & Women's Hospital
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Could heart transplants become a thing of the past? (6/2/2008)Heart transplants save the lives of more than 2,100 Americans every year. But many more patients are still waiting for a new heart to become available, and hundreds will die without ever getting a second chance at life. Could technology be the solution – whether temporary, or permanent – for many of these people? Could heart transplants ever become a thing of the past? Meet the expert: Francis Pagani, M.D., Ph.D.
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U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital ranked among nation's best by U.S. News & World Report (5/30/2008)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital ranks among the best pediatric hospitals in the nation in U.S.News & World Report’s "America's Best Children's Hospitals" issue. It is also the only hospital in the state to be nationally ranked in all seven pediatric specialty areas featured in this special report. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital |
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U-M opens new sleep research center to explore links between sleep, biological rhythms & mental health (5/29/2008)One of the world’s first laboratories devoted solely to research on how sleep and biological rhythms influence depression, substance abuse and other aspects of mental well-being has opened at UMHS. Based at the U-M Depression Center, it welcomed the first research volunteers to its new eight-bed facility this month, and is seeking many more participants for a number of research studies. Meet the expert: Roseanne Armitage
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U-M physician assistant devoted to Burmese relief prepares for next aid mission (5/23/2008)International aid for cyclone victims is trickling into Myanmar, but UMHS physician assistant Susan Klimist already knows the challenge of providing medical supplies and treatment for people in the region. Klimist, a member of the U-M emergency department staff, has made at least five previous trips to nations bordering Myanmar, also known as Burma, to assist refugees fleeing military rulers. Learn more: Burmese Relief Center-USA
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Would you allow your child to participate in medical research? (5/12/2008)A report released today by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds many parents are often unwilling to allow their children to take part in medical research, fearing that they may be harmed or used as “guinea pigs.” In fact, only 30 percent of parents are willing to allow their children to participate in research involving a new medication. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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EPA honors UMHS for leadership in environmental asthma management (5/8/2008)The University of Michigan Health System is one of three winners of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s 2008 National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management for its efforts to provide high-quality asthma care. Meet the expert: Steven J. Bernstein
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Football stars Griese, Hutchinson host celebrity golf tournament to benefit U-M children’s, women’s hospitals (5/7/2008)The second annual “Champions for Children’s Hearts” celebrity gala and golf tournament - presented by Northwest Airlines - will be hosted by the NFL's Brian Griese and Steve Hutchinson. The event will again benefit the new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital, and the U-M Congenital Heart Center. Learn more: Champions for Children’s Hearts
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Mott Storybook Cottage: Custom playhouse a big collaboration for local businesses (5/6/2008)Not too far from the construction site for the new University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital, another Mott building project is underway - only on a much smaller scale. Although the Mott Storybook Cottage playhouse may be small in size, it represents a huge collaboration between nearly 20 local businesses specializing construction, architectural design and interior design. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital:
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Lighters that look like toys can turn deadly quickly, U-M burn experts warn as Arson Awareness Week begins (5/6/2008)They may look like toys, but they’re definitely not for kids. “They” are novelty cigarette lighters shaped to look like animals, miniature cars, mobile phones, cameras, doll accessories — even a rubber ducky bath toy. And U-M burn prevention experts are warning parents and others about the danger they can pose to children. Learn more: US Fire Administration toy lighters page
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Laugh your way to wellness with yoga trend (5/5/2008)Laughter yoga - part of a growing trend in parts of the United States, India and other countries – can really make a difference in your overall health. While it shouldn’t replace other types of exercise, laughter yoga is fun and it can help to reduce stress, enhance the immune system, and even tone muscles, say U-M experts. Learn more: MFit Health Promotion
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Patient safety project complete as entire U-M Health System offers online ordering of lab tests, medications, procedures and more (5/2/2008)After nearly three years and thousands of hours later, patient safety received another boost at the University of Michigan Health System as the institution completed implementation of its online order entry system in the University Hospital and the Cardiovascular Center this week. The project, begun in 2005, improves the quality and safety of inpatient care in the Health System by moving from what was once a cumbersome paper process to one handled electronically in a faster, safer and more standardized fashion. Even before it was complete, the system -- which has been rolled out in various parts of the institution -- has resulted in a 29-percent reduction in medication errors and has cut by 40 percent the time between the ordering and administration of urgent medications. Meet the expert: Robert P. Kelch, M.D.
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Study shows power of police & fire officers as injury-prevention messengers (5/1/2008)Most local TV newscasts feature news of car crashes, fires and other injury-causing events, but relatively few contain information on preventing such injuries, a new study finds. However, if a police or fire official is interviewed, prevention is much more likely to be part of the story – suggesting that more media training to help them deliver prevention messages could improve public awareness. Meet the expert: James Pribble, M.D.
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Exciting times for heart-assisting devices at U-M (4/23/2008)Once, people whose hearts were failing had two choices: hope their own heart kept pumping until they could receive a transplant, or face a certain death. But the last decade has brought incredible advances in technologies that help a failing heart keep pumping. New devices and programs are giving patients a better chance at receiving a transplant, or even helping them survive without a new heart. Meet the expert: Francis Pagani, M.D., Ph.D.
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Black women have urinary incontinence less than half as often as white women (4/22/2008)The good news for black women: They have less than half the chance of developing urinary incontinence as do white women. The bad news: When they get it, the condition tends to be worse than in white women. Meet the expert: Dee E. Fenner, M.D. |
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Parents: Are your children’s Rx meds FDA-approved? (4/14/2008)Most parents believe that any medicine prescribed by a health care provider for their child is safe and approved by the FDA for use in children, according to a report by the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health. But, experts say, many may be surprised to learn that less than one-third of prescription medicines available for kids actually have formal FDA approval. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Detroit Lion to appear at U-M benefit for kids’ transplant camp (4/9/2008)Detroit Lions wide receiver Mike Furrey will make a special guest appearance at the University of Michigan Transplant Center’s “Bowling For Camp Michitanki” event on Saturday, April 19. The event will help raise funds for Camp Michitanki (Michigan Transplant Kids), the U-M Transplant Center’s summer camp for children who have received organ transplants. Learn more: U-M Transplant Center
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Spring cleaning … for your nose (4/7/2008)Relief for a runny or stuffy nose, watery eyes or post-nasal drip is just a rinse away, say experts at the University of Michigan Health System. Nasal irrigation - rinsing the nose and nasal passages with a solution, typically salt water - is a cheap and easy way for the millions of people who suffer with spring allergies and nasal congestion to alleviate symptoms. Meet the expert: Melissa Pynnonen, M.D.
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Stress may lead students to stimulants (4/7/2008)Recent studies show that a growing number of high school and college students are turning to stimulants like ADHD drugs and energy drinks to help them through their stress - particularly during exam time. U-M experts say that misuse of stimulants can lead to serious health consequences, and encourage parents to take steps toward preventing their children from overusing stimulants. Meet the expert: Jennifer Christner, M.D.
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Proper seatbelt use by pregnant women would save 200 fetuses a year, University of Michigan study finds (4/2/2008)A new study led by researchers at the University of Michigan found that about 200 fetuses each year would not be lost if pregnant women properly buckled their seatbelts every time they were in an automobile. The research debunks a long-standing myth that wearing a seatbelt is not safe for pregnant women. Meet the expert: Mark D. Pearlman, M.D. |
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Childhood leukemia survivors struggle with long-term side effects (4/2/2008)Survival rates of childhood cancers, especially leukemia, have improved greatly in the past three decades, but survivors of this disease still seem to face many health and lifestyle challenges as young adults. Depending on the extent of their disease and treatment methods, many continue to struggle with one or more life-long medical conditions and decreased quality of life. Meet the expert: Rajen Mody, M.D., M.S.
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Eco-friendly inhalers will cost kids with asthma more green (3/31/2008)Newly mandated environmentally friendly inhalers will come at a greater cost to low- and middle-income families that have children with asthma. U-M experts say most of these families will see a 200 percent to 400 percent increase in their prescription co-payments or out-of-pocket costs, especially since a generic version of the medication will not be available. Meet the expert: Harvey Leo, M.D.
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Motor neuron disease and toxic substances: Possible link? (3/20/2008)University of Michigan scientists have found that people with a form of inherited motor neuron disease have abnormalities in the same gene that appears to be affected in people who suffer nerve damage after exposure to harmful amounts of organophosphates. The results raise the possibility that healthy people may have gene variants that make them vulnerable to nerve damage if exposed to the chemicals, which include common insecticides and have been linked to Gulf War illness. Meet the expert: John K. Fink, M.D. |
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Tim R.B. Johnson named president of APGO (3/18/2008)Timothy R.B. Johnson, M.D., chair of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, has been named the new president of the Association of Professors of Gynecology and Obstetrics. He assumed the office on March 7 and will serve a one-year term. Meet the expert: Timothy R.B. Johnson, M.D.
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Mott joins coalition to increase funds for kids' research (3/13/2008)C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital is among the nation’s leading pediatric medical research institutions joining together to support an innovative new approach to the address the continued under-funding of federal support for pediatric research. Although children make up 20 percent of the population, only 5 percent of the funding from the NIH is allocated for research on pediatric diseases. Meet the expert: Valerie P. Castle, M.D.
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C.S. Mott Buckle Up! receives state traffic award (3/11/2008)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Buckle Up! program will be recognized on March 13 with a traffic safety award at the 13th Annual Michigan Traffic Safety Summit in East Lansing. The award will be presented by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Advisory Commission (GTSAC) for the program’s contributions to the safety and well-being of Michigan’s children.
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Sports Talk 1050 WTKA to host radio-a-thon for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital on March 13 (3/10/2008)On March 13, Ann Arbor Radio’s Sports Talk 1050 WTKA (1050 AM) will host a special radio-a-thon event for the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital to raise funds for gas cards for Mott patients and their families. Listeners can tune in to 1050 AM to hear Mott physicians, nurses and social workers discuss the increasing need for gas cards among Mott patient families from all socio-economic backgrounds. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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More kids with diabetes, few specialized pediatricians to care for them (3/10/2008)The number of physicians who specialize in caring for kids with diabetes and obese kids at risk for the disease is not keeping pace with demand for care, say reserachers at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital. In a new study, they found that for every 290 children with diabetes, there is only one board-certified pediatric endocrinologist available to care for them. Plus, the ratio of obese children to board-certified pediatric endocrinologists is about 17,000 to one. Meet the expert: Joyce Lee, M.D., MPH |
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Parents: Consumer alerts aren’t enough to protect kids (3/7/2008)Following months riddled with recalls for lead-tainted toys and kids’ over-the-counter medicines, a new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds that consumer safety legislation now being proposed by several states and Congress would be met with overwhelming support from parents. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P
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Bipolar challenge: $1.5M in donations needed to win challenge grants for U-M Depression Center/Prechter Fund bipolar disorder research (3/6/2008)Generous donors are poised to give the U-M Depression Center $1.5 million to fund advanced research on bipolar disorder, through two challenge grants that are designed to encourage smaller donations by individuals – especially those whose families and friends have been affected by bipolar disorder. Learn more: U-M Depression Center
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Video games and exercise: High-energy games get kids off the couch, but shouldn’t replace real sports (3/3/2008)Video games like Wii Sports and Dance Dance Revolution can play an important role in getting kids off the couch and involved in physical activity. But U-M fitness experts say they are not a replacement for traditional exercise, and burn few calories. Learn more: MFIT
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Health tips to ease family travel (3/3/2008)While spring break trips can be fun for families, they can also be stressful — especially when it comes to dealing with unexpected health issues. To help alleviate some stress, a U-M pediatrician encourages parents to prepare for health situations before they take off on their next family getaway, and offers tips for what to pack should your child get sick while traveling. Meet the expert: Stephen Park, M.D
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Childhood obesity leads to higher rate of problems during surgery, University of Michigan study finds (2/22/2008)Add this to the growing list of health challenges faced by obese children: A new study from the University of Michigan Health System finds that obese children are much more likely than normal-weight children to have problems with airway obstruction and other breathing-related functions during surgery. Learn more: Department of Anesthesiology
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Good news on gray matter: Memory loss and other cognitive impairment becoming less common in older Americans, U-M study finds (2/20/2008)A new nationally representative study led by the University of Michigan shows a downward trend in the rate of “cognitive impairment” – the umbrella term for everything from significant memory loss to dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – among people aged 70 and older. While the reasons for this decline aren’t yet fully known, the authors say it may be linked to the fact that today’s seniors are more likely to have had more formal education, better economic status, and better care for risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol and smoking that can jeopardize their brains. Meet the expert: Kenneth Langa, M.D., Ph.D. |
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U-M study: Sexual history shouldn’t guide HPV vaccination (2/11/2008)A new study from U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital finds that using risk factors – including a woman’s sexual history - to target specific populations for HPV vaccination is not effective, and would exclude as many as 80 percent of women who could benefit the most from the vaccine. Meet the expert: Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
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Millions of children, adults using discount generic Rx programs, U-M poll finds (2/11/2008)Nearly 70 million Americans have used discount generic prescription drug programs offered at major retail stores across the country. According to the National Poll on Children’s Health, it’s not just the millions of uninsured U.S. adults and children who retail stores claim the programs were intended to aid that are taking advantage of lower-price prescription generic drugs - 47 percent of adults and 51 percent of children using these programs have private insurance. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D., M.A.P.P.
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Big risks for little hearts: Many of today’s kids face heart disease tomorrow if families don’t change diet and exercise habits (2/4/2008)Millions of kids today may face heart disease in the future, especially if heart disease runs in the family. But University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center experts say parents can act now to change their children’s diet and exercise regime to put them on a better path to a healthy heart. Meet the expert: Caren Goldberg, M.D.
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Black History Month a time to discuss breast cancer risks (2/4/2008)Although the overall incidence of breast cancer in black women is lower than in white women, black women are more likely to die from breast cancer than their white counterparts. In order to address the disproportionate effects of breast cancer on black women, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will sponsor “Black Women and Breast Cancer” on Tuesday, Feb. 12. Meet the expert: Lisa Newman, M.D.,
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Wal-Mart’s Agwunobi to discuss bridging business, public health at U-M event (2/1/2008)On Feb. 12, Wal-Mart Store Inc.'s executive vice president for health John O. Agwunobi will be at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor to discuss how to bridge business and public health in the U.S. Agwunobi's discussion is part of the 2nd Annual Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy, sponsored by the Child Health Evaluation and Research Unit at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Learn more: Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy
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Parents and others are invited to learn about and comment on U-M seizure study for children (1/31/2008)Every day, children who suffer severe seizures due to epilepsy, head injuries or other issues are treated in emergency rooms with one of two different drugs. Now, a new study will compare those drugs for the first time, and parents are invited to learn more and to comment on the study. Meet the expert: Rachel Stanley, M.D. |
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Unlocking the potential for newborn screening research (1/30/2008)According to researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, waiving informed consent for newborn screening research would allow for a more complete evaluation of the safety and effectiveness of these tests before broad implementation. In a published article, they argue that instead of obtaining documented individual patient consent for some kinds of newborn screening research, the emphasis should be on finding effective ways of communicating with and educating families. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D. |
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“Big Blue” makes its TV debut: U-M-inspired Orange County Chopper to benefit Mott (1/29/2008)The “Big Blue” bike, the custom Orange County Chopper motorcycle built to benefit the new U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital, will make its television debut this week on TLC's “American Chopper.” Viewers and fans alike will have the unique opportunity to make this special chopper their own bidding online at www.mottchildrenshospital.org/chopper. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children's Hospital
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Sex, drugs and diet top issues parents want doctors to discuss with kids (1/28/2008)According to a report released today by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, parents with adolescent-age children want health care providers to do more than just check blood pressure and listen to their heart during routine check-ups. Parents also want health care providers to talk with their kids about issues related to sexuality, diet, drug abuse and tobacco use during routine check-ups. Meet the expert: Amanda F. Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
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Unvaccinated: Many kids, adults not protected against flu (1/21/2008)A report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health finds flu vaccination rates among young children and high-risk adults are much lower than expected across the country, leaving millions of Americans unprotected should a major flu outbreak occur. Meet the expert: Matthew Davis
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Device prevents potential errors in children's medications (1/3/2008)A device designed to eliminate mistakes made while mixing compounds at a hospital pharmacy was 100 percent accurate in identifying the proper formulations of seven intravenous drugs.
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Bring in the New Year with a new fitness routine (1/2/2008)U-M health expert offers tips on how to develop a plan to get fit and stick with it at the gym Learn more: MFit
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Tips to get into shape without leaving the house (1/2/2008)Don’t have the time, money or the desire to sign up for a gym membership? That shouldn’t keep you from making a New Year’s resolution to get fit. University of Michigan Health System fitness experts say you don’t have to join a gym to develop a successful and sustainable fitness regimen. With the right equipment and motivation, you can start an exercise program at home that will last. Learn more: MFit
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Over 25 heart researchers leave NY to join U-M Cardiovascular Center (12/19/2007)For nearly 100 years, the University of Michigan has helped lead the world in diagnosing and treating a broad range of life-threatening conditions that cause the heart to beat irregularly. And each year, thousands of children and adults from Michigan and across the country come to U-M’s Cardiovascular Center and Congenital Heart Center for treatment for such conditions, called arrhythmias. Learn more: U-M’s Cardiovascular Center
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The more, the better: Babies with major heart defects less likely to die if treated at hospitals that perform many operations a year, U-M study finds (12/17/2007)Each year, thousands of babies are born with severe heart defects that must be operated on within days or weeks of their birth. And though the odds for these infants are much better now than they were even 10 years ago, a new study suggests that there may be a way to give them an even better chance at living: Get them to the hospitals that are the most experienced at handling such cases. Meet the expert: Jennifer Hirsch, M.D. |
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Michigan Congenital Heart Center Fact Sheet (12/12/2007)
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C.S. Mott Buckle Up! program saves life of Ann Arbor infant (12/10/2007)Car seat safety inspection run by the University of Michigan's C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Learn more: C.S. Mott Buckle Up!
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Holiday tip sheet: Story ideas about survivors, holiday food, winter safety and more (12/10/2007)This holiday season, our gift to you is a list of story ideas – 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 Learn more: U-M Stroke Program
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U-M poll: Kids’ obesity not weighing on their parents’ minds (12/10/2007)There’s no harm in allowing kids a few extra cookies, a box of candy canes, some fudge and an extra helping of turkey and mashed potatoes during the holidays, right? Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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5 tips for buying the safest toys for kids this holiday season (12/3/2007)It may be the most wonderful time of the year, but recent toy recalls are putting a damper on the joyful holiday shopping season. Meet the expert: Sharon Swindell, M.D., M.P.H.
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Videophones at University of Michigan Health System benefit deaf visitors, patients (12/3/2007)The University of Michigan Health System is one of the first hospitals in the country to provide a Sorenson VP-200 videophone. Learn more: Interpreter Services
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More young adults with diabetes hospitalized, costing billions (11/27/2007)A new study from researchers at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital finds a significant increase in the rate of hospitalizations among young Americans with diabetes. And, they say, this growing trend is costing Medicaid and private insurers billions each year in hospital fees. Meet the expert: Joyce Lee, M.D., MPH |
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Gene study adds weight to theory that native people of the Americas arrived in a single main migration across the Bering Strait (11/27/2007)A new study from researchers at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital finds a significant increase in the rate of hospitalizations among young Americans with diabetes. And, they say, this growing trend is costing Medicaid and private insurers billions each year in hospital fees. Learn more: Center for Computational Medicine and Biology
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Sinus problems are treated well with safe, inexpensive treatment, UMHS study finds (11/19/2007)An inexpensive, safe and easy treatment is an effective method for treating chronic nasal and sinus symptoms - more effective, in fact, than commonly used saline sprays, according to a new study from University of Michigan Health System researchers. Meet the expert: Melissa A. Pynnonen, M.D. |
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Food allergies among college students: Awareness and preparedness are low, UMHS study finds (11/12/2007)In one of the few studies ever to focus on food allergies among college students, University of Michigan Health System researchers have found that a surprising number of these young adults are not prepared to rapidly treat themselves in case of an allergic reaction and often are not vigilant about avoiding foods that contain allergens Learn more: Division of Allergy and Immunology
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U-M poll: Pain at the pump could hurt kids’ health (11/12/2007)A new report by the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health indicates that higher gas prices this year are putting the squeeze on how parents are managing health care for their children - either in getting to health care visits or purchasing medications. And U-M experts say a possible solution may be a gas card program for patients. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Is fear of gaining weight keeping many women from trying to quit smoki (11/5/2007)Is a fear of getting fatter partly to blame for the fact that nearly one in five American women still smokes, and many don’t try to quit? According to U-M researchers, smokers are more likely to have unrealistic body image and eating problems, and women who had weight problems as girls are more likely to start smoking early.
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Less sleep may expand kids’ waistlines (11/5/2007)Diets high in fat and sugar may not be the only things contributing to American children’s expanding waistlines. According to a new study published by researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, kids who aren’t getting enough sleep also may be at an increased risk for being overweight. Meet the expert: Julie C. Lumeng, M.D. |
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Speeding up stroke care: Two new U-M studies emphasize the need to help stroke victims get treated fast (11/1/2007)Sixty-nine percent of stroke victims still don’t reach the hospital in the first three hours after their stroke symptoms begin, a new study finds. More public education about the need for speed in responding to a stroke could help - - including a middle-school education effort shown successful in another new study Meet the expert: Lewis Morgenstern, M.D. |
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Michigan Visiting Nurses announces flu shot clinics (10/31/2007)Visits to flu clinics run by the University of Michigan Health System’s Michigan Visiting Nurses and other health care providers across the country are down this year, a decrease that MVN attributes to a current lack of a widespread flu outbreak and a subsequent complacency among the public. But the threat of a flu epidemic is as real as ever. MVN's flu shot clinic schedule for November and December is now available. Learn more: University of Michigan Health System’s Michigan Visiting Nurses
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U-M Congenital Heart Center hosts 15th annual Save A Heart Celebration (10/29/2007)On Nov. 9, U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital will host the 15th annual Save A Heart celebration. The event - which features food and wine from some of the finest local restaurants - provides funds for the young patients at the U-M Congenital Heart Center, many of whom face life-threatening heart defects Learn more: Congenital Heart Center
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The 5 best ways to have more treats than tricks this Halloween (10/29/2007)Halloween's right around the corner. To keep your little goblins and ghosts safe, pediatric and trauma burn experts with the University of Michigan Health System have put together a list of the top 5 to make sure the haunted house is the only thing that is scary this Halloween. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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$42.9M medical imaging investment will allow U-M Health System to serve more patients & advance research (10/25/2007)Today, the U-M Board of Regents approved three major projects to expand UMHS medical imaging and image-guided procedures. Together with a project approved by the Regents in July, the total investment in interventional neuroradiology, MRI, CT, nuclear cardiology and breast imaging is $42.9 million Learn more: Department of Radiology
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U-M Health System information on heart device recall (10/18/2007)The recall of a wire "lead" from implanted heart-rhythm devices affects about 500 of the 5,000 adults and children who have received such devices as part of their treatment at U-M. This announcement can help patients understand if they might be affected by the recall, and what to do if they are. Learn more: U-M Cardiovascular Center
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U-M pediatrician, actress Keri Russell help launch national pertussis education campaign (10/16/2007)Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases (PKIDs) today announced the launch of its national educational campaign “Silence the Sounds of Pertussis” with actress and new mom Keri Russell Learn more: Division of General Pediatrics
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2 UMHS researchers selected as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators (10/12/2007)Two researchers from the Universityof Michigan Health Systemwere among the 15 top physician-scientists nationally who were appointed as Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.
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U-M Survival Flight wins national critical care competition (10/12/2007)At the sixth annual Air Medical Transport Conference Survival Flight's Michael Chesney, RN, and David Roberts, RN, had the opportunity to showcase their medical expertise in life and death situations using patient simulator technology. Their expert poise and skill earned them the top honor for the event’s Medical Education Technologies, Inc-sponsored critical care competition. Learn more: University of Michigan Health System’s Survival Flight
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Breast cancer stories from U-M Cancer Center (10/1/2007)As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some of the hot topics in breast cancer research and patient care from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center Learn more: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Sabotage in the insulin factory? (10/1/2007)A glitch in the production and folding of molecules deep within the insulin-producing cells of the pancreas may be responsible for the death of those cells and the onset of diabetes, new animal research suggests. Meet the expert: Peter Arvan, M.D., Ph.D.
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7-year-old boy announced as winner in “Up to Bat with Inges” contest (10/1/2007)After a week of online voting, 7-year-old Jake Krzyzaniak of Adrian has been named the winner of the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s “Up to Bat with the Inges” room-naming contest. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s
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Pregnancy after breast cancer is possible (10/1/2007)Alyssa Tushman was a new mother when she was diagnosed with stage III breast cancer. After aggressive treatment – including chemotherapy, radiation therapy, a double mastectomy and reconstructive surgery – Tushman was happy to learn from experts at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center that another baby would be possible. And today, she’s pregnant with her third child. Meet the expert: Daniel F. Hayes, M.D.
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Record number of kids expected to get flu vaccine this year (10/1/2007)According to results from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, 65 percent of parents plan to have their children, ages 6 months to 5 years, vaccinated against the flu this season. The U-M poll also finds that parents more likely to vaccinate their kids if they plan to vaccinate themselves against the flu. Learn more: U-M Medical School |
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Oct. 3-4: International Walk to School Day events (9/27/2007)As part of International Walk to School Day - observed Oct. 3 and Oct. 4 - the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital Pediatric Trauma Program has partnered with Safe Kids Washtenaw County and FedEx volunteers to lead local activities that will teach kids how to be safe pedestrians. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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With $22 million gift from retail pioneer, U-M Health System launches A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute (9/26/2007)A new and extraordinary $22 million gift to UMHS from retail pioneer A. Alfred Taubman is making possible a new and extraordinary institute - one with a mission of supporting fundamental research to advance the understanding of the causes, treatment and prevention of human diseases. Learn more: A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute
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Domestic violence, depression predictors of low birth weight infants among low-income mothers (9/25/2007)Low-income women with mental health problems and a history of domestic abuse were 12 times as likely to give birth to a low birth weight child, a new University of Michigan and University of Pittsburgh study shows
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Studies: Children obese due to a host of unhealthy pressures (9/25/2007)Unhealthy options and pressures influence nearly every part of children's daily lives, according to studies released this week in a special supplement of the American Journal of Preventative Medicine.
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3nd Annual Fund-raiser to benefit the University of Michigan Department of Urology (9/20/2007)Charlie’s La Shish Restaurant in Ann Arbor - soon to be Charlie’s Mediterranean Cuisine - is sponsoring a benefit to support Urologic Cancer Research at the U-M Department of Urology. This third-annual fund-raiser will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, and 100 percent of the restaurant’s proceeds for the day will go toward urology research at U-M. Learn more: University of Michigan Department of Urology
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5 finalists selected in “Up to Bat with Inges” contest: Now it's your turn to vote! (9/19/2007)Detroit Tigers third baseman Brandon Inge and wife Shani have narrowed the playing field to five finalists. And now they need your help to choose the MVP of the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital “Up to Bat with the Inges” room-naming contest. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Majority of parents say they participate in medical decisions about their child (9/19/2007)In a new study published in the Journal of Pediatrics, 86 percent of parents report that they participate in decisions made about their hospitalized child’s medical care. Researchers found that parents who feel confident communicating with physicians - as well as those parents whose child has been previously hospitalized - are more likely to participate in medical decisions. Meet the expert: Beth A. Tarini, M.D |
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Safe Kids Washtenaw County, Mott Hospital to host three free car seat inspections this fall (9/7/2007)Safe Kids Washtenaw Country and the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Buckle Up! program are partnering this fall to host three free community car seat checks. These events are designed to increase awareness and proper use of car seats. When used correctly, car seats are one of the most important child safety tools. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Buckle Up!
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Ovarian cancer: The not-so-silent killer (9/5/2007)Advocates and researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center hope Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, which is September, will get people talking about ovarian cancer. What’s there to say? Start with these eight things you need to know. Meet the expert: J. Rebecca Liu, M.D.
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The power of fruit juice (9/4/2007)U-M experts say that many fruit juices provide powerful health benefits. In fact, recent research has identified ways that beverages such as pomegranate, orange and cranberry juices can help to prevent or cure diseases. Learn more: Department of Family Medicine
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The hygiene hypothesis: Are cleanlier lifestyles causing more allergies for kids? (9/4/2007)Is feeling tired all day normal? When does fatigue turn into a health concern? U-M experts say poor sleep habits, stress and illness can trigger debilitating fatigue. Fortunately, treatments including acupuncture, physical therapy, dietary changes, increased exercise, meditation, and getting enough sleep, can help. Learn more: University of Michigan Health System
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U-M study: Device helps heart transplant candidates survive & regain heart function while they wait for donor (8/30/2007)A new generation of implanted heart-assisting pump does very well at helping severely ill heart-failure patients survive, and thrive, until they receive a heart transplant, according to a new study led by U-M Cardiovascular Center experts. The device, called HeartMate II, also helped patients’ original hearts regain function and allowed their other organs to heal by restoring blood flow. Meet the expert: Francis Pagani, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Wear it or wave it: (8/27/2007)Whether you decide to wear it or wave it, U-M coaches Lloyd Carr, Red Berenson and John Beilein say the new “M GO BLUE for Mott” rally scarf is sure to become a staple at every Wolverine athletic home game. The 60-inch maize and blue scarves will make their debut at Michigan Stadium, beginning with Michigan's first home football game on Sept. 1. The scarves are $10, with a portion of the proceeds going to the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital fund-raising campaign. Learn more: U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital
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U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranked among nation’s best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report (8/24/2007)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranks among the best pediatric hospitals in the nation and is the only children’s hospital in Michigan to make U.S. News & World Report’s first stand-alone “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” list. C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranks 22 on the magazine’s list of the 30 best pediatric facilities in the United States. Learn more: Department of Pediatrics
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Aug. 22 event celebrates milestone in U-M children’s, women’s hospitals building project (8/21/2007)On Wednesday, Aug. 22, the U-M Health System will mark yet another milestone in its new $523 million children's hospital and women's hospital building project: The construction of tallest free-standing crane in North America. At a special event, young patients will not only celebrate the erection of the 300-foot crane, but also the flag that flies atop it that was created by a local 2-year-old patient. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital
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U-M poll: More than half of Americans support government-sponsored health coverage for lower-income families (8/20/2007)More than half of Americans support the State Children's Health Insurance Program, or S-CHIP, for uninsured families who earn an annual income of up to $32,000, according to the latest report from the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. The report also found that two of every three adults also would support government-sponsored health coverage for children in families with incomes as high as $48,500. Learn more: Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit
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$6M grant to fund U-M research on muscle damage during childbirth that causes prolapse, incontinence (8/16/2007)group of researchers from the University of Michigan Health System has been awarded a $6 million federal grant to study the serious injuries that afflict millions of women as a result of childbirth. More than 300,000 women require surgery each year for problems such as incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse that arise from injuries sustained during vaginal birth. Learn more: Pelvic Floor Disorders Clinic
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Hunters, get your hearts in shape now, U-M experts warn (8/15/2007)In just a few weeks, the first of Michigan's hunting seasons will begin, so hunters should start getting their hearts in shape now, U-M Cardiovascular Center experts say. They offer tips for hunters and, on Aug. 25 and 26 at Cabela's outfitters in Dundee, they'll offer free screenings and information at the first-ever Heart of the Hunter Health Fair. Meet the expert: Eric Good, D.O.
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A heart pioneer: Total artificial heart patient nears one-year anniversary of receiving high-tech implant at U-M (8/13/2007)A year ago, 42-year-old Phillip Hall was facing near-certain death, perhaps within weeks. But today, he's about to celebrate his birthday, his tenth wedding anniversary - and the one-year anniversary of the day he was rushed into a U-M operating room and implanted with a temporary total artificial heart that saved his life. Learn more: U-M Cardiovascular Center
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Newborn screening: New technology revives old controversy (8/13/2007)New technology has increased the ability to detect genetic diseases in newborns, but it also has rekindled much of the debate that has plagued newborn screening for more than 40 years. In a published paper, a U-M pediatrician outlines the controversies surrounding newborn screening, and provides insight into the issues that must be addressed for the continued success of this public health screening program Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital |
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Emergency treatment research at U-M Health System prepares to enter a new phase (8/9/2007)For patients who suffer strokes, heart attacks, seizures, trauma and other medical emergencies, the treatment they receive in the first minutes can be a matter of life and death. But discovering new and better treatments for these emergencies can be difficult. Now, U-M has embarked on a new phase of advanced research in emergency medical care. Learn more: Medical School Institutional Review Board |
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Underinsurance for child & adolescent vaccines: The reasons and remedies (8/7/2007)In an editorial appearing in the Aug. 8 issue of JAMA, U-M pediatrician Matthew Davis, M.D., explains the reasons why many privately insured children are not covered for recommended vaccines. He also offers remedies to increase child and adolescent vaccinations by making national vaccine priorities explicit and consistent across the country. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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A parent's guide to understanding tonsils and strep (8/6/2007)When is a tonsillectomy the right choice for your child? And, why are some children more prone to chronic throat infections? To help answer those questions, a U-M Health System expert offers parents a seven-step guide to better understand tonsils, tonsillitis, strep and tonsillectomies before the start of the school year. Meet the expert: Susan Garetz, M.D.
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Separating fact from fiction: Understanding the HPV vaccine (8/6/2007)Millions are parents are struggling to decide if the HPV vaccine is right for their child. To help, a University of Michigan pediatrician looks into the fact and fiction of this controversial vaccine, and offers parents some advice and guidelines. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Back-to-school season can be tough on kids with asthma, University of Michigan expert says (8/6/2007)Many of the 9 million children in this country who have asthma need more than just pencils and notepads when they return to the classroom each fall. According to U-M pediatric allergy specialists, these children require easy access to their inhalers and other medications, and the awareness of teacher and school officials about their condition. Learn more: University of Michigan Medical School
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Living with dangerous food allergies: A safe place to learn the boundaries (8/6/2007)Testing children with serious food allergies can be an extremely stressful and even dangerous situation. These concerns have prompted the U-M Health System to create an innovative Food Allergy Clinic that offers families a safe and relaxing facility to test or challenge for food allergies. Learn more: Food Allergy Clinic
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U-M Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan announce Marianne Udow as director for joint venture (8/1/2007)The board of directors of the Center for Healthcare Quality & Transformation -- a joint venture between the U-M Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan created as part of the sale of M-CARE -- has named Marianne Udow as the organization's first director. The joint venture is dedicated to improving the quality of Michigan's health care, and transforming the way patient care is delivered in the state and beyond.
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Service project empowers kids in U-M’s NeuroRehab program (7/31/2007)The University of Michigan Health System's NeuroRehabilitation summer program is taking part in a service project aimed at empowering kids with disabilities while helping kids in Africa. The project includes a study skills group that puts together boxes of school supplies to be sent to Kijabe Hospital in Kenya, a creative writing group that writes letters to the recipients of the packages and a newspaper group that puts out a newspaper about Africa based on their research. Learn more: NeuroRehabilitation
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Patterns of work and welfare linked to children's behavior problems, lower test scores (7/20/2007)Among mothers who left welfare for work, older children score lower on math and reading tests than their peers, a new study from the University of Michigan indicates.
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University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers in the black for 11th straight year (7/19/2007)The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers have finished fiscal year 2007 with a positive operating margin, marking the 11th straight year in the black. Meet the expert: Robert Kelch, M.D.
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U-M Hospitals and Health Centers again named among nation’s best on U.S.News & World Report hospital rankings (7/13/2007)The U-M Hospitals and Health Centers once again has earned a place among the best hospitals in the nation, according to rankings compiled by U.S.News & World Report. In its 12th straight year of making the upper echelon of the magazine's honor roll of "America's Best Hospitals," U-M comes in at 14th among the top 18. No other Michigan hospitals made the honor roll, which signifies across-the-board excellence in multiple medical specialties.
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New 'asthma gene' could lead to new therapies (7/5/2007)A gene that is strongly associated with a risk of developing childhood onset asthma was identified by an international team of scientists, whose findings are published today in the journal Nature.
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Across the world, people ‘virtually’ come together to fight sarcoma; Ann Arbor event set for July 7 (7/5/2007)The University of Michigan Team Sarcoma Stroll, which begins at 10 a.m.July 7, is designed to raise awareness of sarcoma, a cancer of the connective tisse, and money to fund research. The event will feature a 1K to 5K stroll around central campus. Learn more: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Camp creates summer memories for kids with special needs (7/2/2007)It's every kid's summer dream to climb and swing from trees, go fishing, play outdoors, take boat rides, and have slumber parties with friends. While those dreams may seem impossible for children with disabilities, a very special camp called Trails Edge Camp has been them a reality for more than 25 years. Learn more: University of Michigan’s Trail’s Edge Camp
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Don't get burned this summer! (7/2/2007)As the summer weather heats up, there are many ways to get burned. To help you stay safe this summer, a U-M expert offers tips avoid some of the more common summer burns, including those from the sun and fireworks.
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Detroit Tigers Inge, wife host naming contest to benefit new C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (6/28/2007)Detroit Tiger third baseman Brandon Inge and wife Shani want the community to step up to the plate and hit a home run for the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital.
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Hunting for bipolar disorder genes: (6/28/2007)Around the globe, scientists are hunting for the specific genes that make millions of people vulnerable to the highs and lows of bipolar disorder. On July 13, the U-M Depression Center will offer the public an update on that gene hunt, with the first-ever Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund Lecture. Learn more: University of Michigan Depression Center
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University of Michigan offers Japanese health podcast (6/28/2007)UMHS has launched its first Japanese language podcast. "Dr. Jimbo's Japanese Health Podcast" focuses on contemporary health issue pertinent to Japanese living in the U.S. and around the world, hosted by Masahito Jimbo, M.D. Learn more: U-M Japanese Family Health Program
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University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center receives gift of $50 million (6/25/2007)Today, the U-M Health System announces that it has received an extraordinary gift of $50 million to recognize and encourage the Centers innovative model of caring for people with cardiovascular disease. Learn more: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center’s
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Parents support genetic testing, DNA biobanks even without effective treatments (6/20/2007)How do parents really feel about testing their child's DNA for diseases that may not have an effective treatment, and how willing are they to store their child's DNA in a government biobank to help yield new strategies for disease treatment and prevention in the future? The latest C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health finds that 54 percent of adults endorse genetic testing even for diseases with no effective treatments. Further, 38 percent of parents are willing to have their child's DNA stored in a government biobank for research purposes. Learn more: Division of General Pediatrics
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Detroit Tigers host C.S Mott Children’s Health Night at Comerica Park (6/12/2007)On Aug. 8, join the American League Champion Detroit Tigers as they take on the Tampa Bay Devil Rays for C.S. Mott Childrens Health Night. For this special event, a portion of tickets sales will benefit the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital.
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7 ways for kids to have a slimmer summer (6/1/2007)This might be the first generation of children who do not outlive their parents because of health problems related to childhood overweight and obesity. But parents can take action now to help prevent the early onset of these diseases. And, U-M experts say, summer is an excellent time to make some healthy lifestyle changes that will benefit kids and the entire family. Learn more: Department of Family Medicine
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A new front door for heart and vascular care:U-M Cardiovascular Center opens June 11 (6/1/2007)A grand-opening celebration will be held on June 7 for the new U-M Cardiovascular Center building, and it will open to patients on June 11. The new building will provide one-stop access to most of the Universitys adult heart and vascular care and allow U-M specialists from different disciplines to work together as never before. Learn more: U-M Cardiovascular Center
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Kiwanis Club to host ‘gift card’ shower for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (6/1/2007)On Monday, June 18, the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor will host a special event - a gift card shower - to collect gift cards for the patients and families at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. The event will be held from noon to 1:15 p.m. at the Kiwanis Activity Center at 200 S. First St. in Ann Arbor. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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June 9: U-M football to host Carr's Wash for Kids to benefit new C.S. Mott Children’s, Women’s hospitals (5/31/2007)On Saturday, June 9, University of Michigan Head Football Coach Lloyd Carr and the Wolverine football program will be out in front of Michigan Stadium armed with buckets of suds and hoses to wash cars to benefit the Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Unit in the new U-M C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital. The event will be open to the public from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
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Who claims to be a pediatrician – and who really is one? (5/30/2007)A news study from researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital may leave some parents wondering how well they know their child's pediatrician. The study found that as many as 17 percent of physicians in a single state who claim to be pediatricians on state licensure files have never been board certified as a pediatrician by the American Board of Pediatrics. And another 12 percent of physicians who report to be pediatricians did not complete a medical residency training program in pediatrics. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s |
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June 7: U-M football takes to the airwaves to benefit C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital (5/30/2007)On Thursday, June 7, the University of Michigan football program will take over Ann Arbor Radio's four stations - WTKA 1050 AM, 107one, W4 Country, and WLBY - to benefit the new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital. The radio-a-thon also will broadcast statewide from 3-7 p.m. on "The Huge Show". Learn more: U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital
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Majority of U.S. parents not in favor of HPV vaccine mandates (5/22/2007)According to a new report released today by the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital National Poll on Childrens Health, the majority of U.S. parents do not support school mandates for Gardasil, a vaccine designed to provide protection against human papillomavirus, or HPV, the virus linked to cervical cancer and genital warts. In fact, only 44 percent of parents are in favor of a school mandate for the HPV vaccine. Learn more: U-M Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
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Football stars Griese, Hutchinson host celebrity golf tournament to benefit U-M children's, women's hospitals (5/16/2007)On May 21, Brian Griese and Steve Hutchinson will host the Champions for Childrens Hearts celebrity golf tournament in Ann Arbor to benefit C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and Women's Hospital, and the Michigan Congenital Heart Center. The sold-out event will host several members of the 1997 U-M football championship team, current and former NFL players and personalities, as well as representatives from the 2006 American League Champion Detroit Tigers Learn more: U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital
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University of Michigan launches Spanish health podcast (5/16/2007)UMHS and the U-M Portal en Espaol Web site today launched the Universitys first Spanish language health podcast - Actualidad Mdica - that provides consumer-oriented health topics such as cardiovascular disease, pregnancy and diabetes for Spanish speakers around the world. Learn more: U-M Portal en Español Web
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U-M’s Howard Markel now a JAMA Contributing Writer (5/14/2007)Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Center for the History of Medicine, has been named one of eight contributing writers to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Learn more: University of Michigan Center for the History of Medicine
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New food allergy clinic opens at University of Michigan Health System (5/14/2007)The rapid proliferation of children developing allergies to foods - such as peanuts, tree nuts, milk and more - has led the University of Michigan Health System to open a new clinic that will include a focus on the problem. Learn more: Allergy Specialty Clinic and Food Allergy Clinic
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iPods may interfere with pacemaker function, U-M/Michigan State study suggests (5/10/2007)Portable music players called iPods interfered with pacemakers in 30 percent of patients tested in a new study, though none of the interference was life-threatening. The study was presented here by a high school student who worked with a University of Michigan and Michigan State University team; the presentation took place at the Heart Rhythm Society's 28th Annual Scientific Sessions. Learn more: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center
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7 common myths about osteoporosis (5/7/2007)Even though millions of Americans suffer from bone loss due to osteoporosis, it still remains a widely misunderstood disease. To help separate fact from fiction, a U-M endocrinologist offers information about osteoporosis, as well as diagnosis, prevention and treatment options available for the disease.
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U-M expert offers 7 tips to prevent, treat poison ivy (5/7/2007)Would you know what to do if you came into contact with poison ivy? To take the itch out of summer for both kids and adults, a U-M expert offers tips to help treat poison ivy, and advice on how to avoid contact with the three leaves of this poison plant. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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What's your "stroke IQ"? (5/7/2007)Stroke is the third largest cause of death and the top cause of disability. Still, studies have shown that Americans don't know enough about why strokes happen, what to do when they happen or how to prevent strokes from happening. So, the U-M Stroke Program is offering a test that can check anyones stroke IQ, and maybe bump it up a few points. Learn more: University of Michigan Stroke Program
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U-M poll: Smoking, drug abuse, obesity top public's health concerns for kids (5/3/2007)Smoking, drug abuse and obesity are the nation's top three health concerns for kids, according to a recent poll conducted by the U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health. The poll also revealed that driving accidents, Internet safety, school violence, sexually transmitted infections, and abuse and neglect rank among the top 10 overall health concerns for U.S. children and adolescents.
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APHON’S End-of-life Nursing Education Pediatric Palliative Care Course (4/23/2007)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.
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More children expected to seek care at retail clinics, U-M experts find (4/18/2007)New results from the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital National Poll on Childrens Health show that there is a growing trend for children to use retail clinics for routine health care needs, including screening tests and vaccinations. The poll revealed that among parents who had previously taken their child to a retail clinic for care, more than 70 percent planned to return. Learn more: U-M Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases
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Safe Kids Washtenaw County, Mott Hospital host booster seat giveaway on April 27 (4/12/2007)On Friday, April 27 C.S. Mott Children's Hospital's Buckle Up! program and Washtenaw County Safe Kids will host a booster seat giveaway. The event will take place from 3-6 p.m. at Crispin Chevrolet, 7112 Michigan Ave. in Saline. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Buckle Up!
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Lack of control of work hours leads to burnout and physician dissatisfaction, U-M study finds (4/10/2007)A new national survey of physicians has found that a lack of control of their work hours and schedule often leads to burnout, while many other difficult issues that physicians face do not seem to diminish their career satisfaction. Learn more: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
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New $2M grant will fund youth psychosis project (4/10/2007)The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today announced that the Washtenaw Community Health Organization (WCHO) and the University of Michigan (U-M) have been selected to participate in a pioneering national program to reduce the terrible toll of psychotic illnesses on young people and their families through prevention. Learn more: Department’s of Psychiatry
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For depressed, anxious or anger-prone adolescents, U-M study suggests in-school talk therapy can help (4/9/2007)Training school social workers to lead talk therapy sessions during the school day can help teens and pre-teens recognize and begin to overcome mild depression, anxiety and anger problems, U-M research is showing. A new free handbook is available to help schools offer the option. Learn more: Department of Psychiatry
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Help child and parent together to overcome intimate partner violence (4/5/2007)Children exposed to domestic violence are about 75 percent more likely to recover with fewer problems if their mothers are part of the intervention process, according to new University of Michigan psychology research.
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Una fiesta for Latinas and health (4/4/2007)In an effort to reduce the health disparities faced by the Latino population, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center is sponsoring a health fiesta in Washtenaw County. The annual event, Dia de la Mujer Latina, features free screenings, information booths and resources that address significant health issues in the Latino community. The health fair takes place from 1-5 p.m. April 14 in the Morris Lawrence Building of Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor. Learn more: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
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An ULTrA idea: Connect adults with cerebral palsy to virtual trainers at home (4/2/2007)A new program developed by the U-M Health System and the U-M School of Kinesiology is making movement-based therapy more convenient and assessable to adults with cerebral palsy. Called ULTrA, the program uses the Internet and streaming video to connect patients to virtual trainers and real-life experts at U-M via their home computer Learn more: U-M Division of Kinesiology
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Hope for ending the pain, infertility of endometriosis? (4/2/2007)An ongoing U-M Health System study is looking at the use of a common diabetes medication, rosiglitzaone, to treat endometriosis. Use of the drug would allow women with endometriosis to be treated without compromising their future fertility. Learn more: University of Michigan Medical School
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The results are in: Project Healthy Schools gets an A (3/30/2007)America is facing an epidemic. Despite numerous studies showing the negative effects of obesity on everything from heart disease and diabetes to possible links with cancer, one in five American children is obese. However, a collaborative program sponsored by the University of Michigan and the Ann Arbor community teaches children healthy habits and offers hope for a healthier future. And results from a new study suggest that the program is working. Learn more: Project Healthy Schools
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Engineering the heart piece by piece: (3/27/2007)Some day, heart attack survivors might have a patch of laboratory-grown muscle placed in their heart, and children born with defective heart valves might get new ones that can grow in place. But while these possibilities are all within reach, and could transform the way heart care is delivered, hurdles still remain, according to a new article. Learn more: U-M Cardiac Surgery Artificial Heart Laboratory |
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Smoking linked with aging on skin that usually is not exposed to sunlight (3/19/2007)A new study from the University of Michigan Health System adds another dimension to the link between cigarette smoking and skin damage. The study suggests that smoking may be associated with a higher degree of aging on areas of skin, such as that of the inside of the upper arm, that are not normally exposed to sunlight Learn more: U-M Medical School |
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Eat a delicious brunch, help cancer patients Spring to Life (3/19/2007)It isnt every day that you can eat an amazing meal, buy beautiful flower arrangements, and support cancer patients all at once. Fortunately, the University of Michigans Spring to Life benefit on March 25 allows you to do just that. Its just another reason to love Michigan in the springtime (The University of, that is). Learn more: University of Michigan’s Spring to Life
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April 20 benefit concert by U-M Life Sciences Orchestra and violin pro (3/7/2007)Fifteen-year-old violin prodigy Jourdan Urbach has already used his talents to raise more than $1.3 million for childrens charities. On Friday, April 20, he will continue that effort, as he joins the University of Michigan Life Sciences Orchestra for a concert benefitting the U-M C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. Learn more: University of Michigan Life Sciences Orchestra
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U-M sleep experts offer tips for Daylight Saving Time shift (3/6/2007)This Sunday, a lot of brains will be thrown out of whack, as the clocks shift forward by an hour in the earliest-ever return to Daylight Saving Time (DST). Fortunately, theres still time to reduce the impact that this time shift will have on you, say experts from the University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center. Learn more: University of Michigan Sleep Disorders Center
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Childhood obesity may contribute to earlier puberty for girls (3/5/2007)Researchers at U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital say increasing rates of childhood obesity and overweight in the United States may be contributing to an earlier onset of puberty in girls. In a study published this month in Pediatrics, they found that higher body mass index (BMI) score in girls as young as age 3, and large increases in BMI between 3 years of age and first grade are associated with earlier puberty Meet the expert: Joyce Lee, M.D, MPH |
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Colon cancer risk: It's often all in the family (3/5/2007)Since about 10 percent of all colon cancers have a genetic component to them, experts at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center recommend that people with a strong family history of colon cancer get genetic counseling and early screening to know their risks. Meet the expert: Stephen B. Gruber, M.D., Ph.D
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New device offers hope to children with chest, spinal deformities (3/5/2007)The U-M C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital is the first in the state to offer a new device to help children born with a deformity of the chest wall or spine grow normally into adulthood. Called VEPTR, this implantable device is designed to mechanically stabilize and lengthen certain deformities of the spine and torso, allowing normal lung development and offering correction for some spinal conditions. Meet the expert: Frances A. Farley, M.D.
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Hockey event on April 15 to benefit Kids Burn Camp (3/1/2007)On Sunday, April 15, the Roseville Fire Department will take on the Fraser Department of Public Safety in hockey to benefit the U-M Trauma Burn Center's Kids Burn Camp. The event will be held at 3:30 p.m. at Great Lakes Sports City. Learn more: University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center’s Kids Burn Camp
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Detroit Tiger Brandon Inge, wife give $100,000 gift to U-M C.S. Mott C (2/19/2007)Detroit Tiger third baseman Brandon Inge and his wife, Shani, are giving a $100,000 gift to Mott to create an activity area in the pediatric cancer infusion clinic in the new C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital, set to open in 2011. The Inges' gift furthers their commitment to Mott by creating a space in the new hospital that is not only fun for our patients, but key to the medical process. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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BCBSM and U-M Health System launch Michigan HealthQuarters, a new orga (2/19/2007)A new Michigan organization is dedicated to improving the quality of the states health care system, and transforming the way patient care is delivered in the state and beyond. Called Michigan HealthQuarters LLC, it is a joint venture of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and the University of Michigan Health System. Learn more: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
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Kids who snack in large groups tend to eat more (2/14/2007)According to researchers at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, children snacking in big groups eat almost a third more than when snacking with a couple of kids. Results from this research is published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital |
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U-M team: Genetic testing sheds light on degenerative eye disease (2/13/2007)Genetic testing for eye disease is providing vital information about complex retinal diseases, especially when used to confirm a clinicians diagnosis, according to new research from the U-M Kellogg Eye Center. Learn more: University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center |
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U-M Trauma Burn experts offer tips to prevent frostbite (2/7/2007)Due to recent sub-zero temperatures, the U-M Trauma Burn Center has seen an increase in serious cases of frostbite and frostbite-related injuries. To help prevent more injury, Trauma Burn experts offer five tips to help avoid frostbite during the cold winter months. Learn more: University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
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9 health issues that can impact sexual satisfaction (2/5/2007)Most (64 percent of Americans, according to one recent study) are satisfied with their sex lives. But many health issues can get in the way of having a good sex life, from prescription medication side effects to depression to sexually transmitted diseases. In most cases, physicians can work with their patients to improve the situation. Meet the expert: Pamela G. Rockwell, D.O.
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U-M Health System helps employees find their perfect volunteering matc (2/5/2007)Will you be my volunteer? A new website being launched by UMHS allows employees to find their perfect volunteering match based on interest and location. Dog lovers can be paired with area shelters, knitters can donate their blankets to a local hospice center, and artists can paint a play castle for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, for example. A booth will be set up on Valentine's day to give out "Voluntines" and candy promoting the site. Learn more: U of M’s Volunteer Services
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David Morlock named new chief financial officer of U-M Hospitals and H (2/1/2007)David Morlock, M.B.A., a longtime University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers employee who has helped shape the finances of the institution and to steer many high-profile efforts, has been named the new chief financial officer of UMHHC.
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Researchers find strong link between muscle damage during childbirth a (1/31/2007)New research from the University of Michigan Health System establishes one of the strongest connections yet discovered between muscle damage that can occur during vaginal deliveries and pelvic organ prolapse, a condition that causes the uterus, bladder or bowel to fall down later in a womans life. Rates were particularly high when forceps had been used to assist the delivery. Meet the expert: John O. L. DeLancey, M.D. |
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Fiscally responsible, clinically sensitive health insurance: (1/30/2007)Like a one-size-fits-all shirt that doesnt fit anyone very well, American health insurance plans charge every person the same out of pocket cost for medical services - regardless of their effect on a persons health. We could get a lot more value out of our health dollars by abandoning this old-fashioned system, says a team from UMHS and Harvard University Learn more: U-M Center for Value Based Insurance Design |
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MARCH 31: Ann Arbor Walk 4 Kids to help four local children’s agencies (1/30/2007)Four special childrens agencies - The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Michigan, the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center, Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor, and U-M C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital - will come together on March 31 to host the Walk 4 Kids event in Ann Arbor. The walk is open to the public, with funds benefitting these four local children's agencies Learn more: Make-A-Wish
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High rate of overweight and obesity found in children having surgery; (1/16/2007)A very high proportion of children who are having surgery are overweight or obese, and because of the excess weight have a greater chance of experiencing problems associated with the surgery, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System Learn more: Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases |
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15 common myths about cervical cancer (1/10/2007)Thanks in large part to early detection through screening and a new vaccine now available, cervical cancer is a disease that can be almost entirely prevented. In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which is January, U-M experts respond to common myths and misconceptions about this disease. Learn more: U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Study: Adults living with children eat more fat (1/10/2007)Adults living with children eat more saturated fat -- the equivalent of nearly an entire small frozen pepperoni pizza each week -- than do adults who do not live with children, according to a University of Iowa and University of Michigan Health System study. Learn more: U-M’s Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy |
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Detroit Tigers host Base-Bowl with Champions event to benefit U-M C.S. (1/9/2007)The American League champion Detroit Tigers will host the bowling event "Base-Bowl" with Champions at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18 at Colonial Lanes in Ann Arbor to benefit the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and the Detroit Tigers Foundation. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital ranked top children’s hospital in st (1/4/2007)The U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is ranked as the top children's hospital in the state, and among the best in the nation, according to a highly competitive national survey released today by Child magazine. Mott ranked 13 overall, with pediatric cardiac care ranking seventh nationwide. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital |
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Don't let 20/20 hindsight happen to you: (1/2/2007)On the surface, Chase Edwards appeared to be a bright and happy boy. But his parents didn't realize that his problems sleeping and his irritability were more than just adolescent moodiness until he took his own life at the age of 12. With the hope of saving other young, bright lives, the Edwards family recently helped pass a law that will encourage school systems in Michigan to train school personnel in some of the signs of clinical depression in youth. Learn more: University of Michigan Depression Center
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New thinking needed on helping kids avoid or cope with homesickness, e (1/2/2007)A new report co-authored by a U-M expert urges parents and childrens doctors to change their thinking about homesickness among children, to see it as a nearly universal but highly preventable and treatable phenomenon - rather than an unavoidable part of childhood. Learn more: American Academy of Pediatrics |
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For kids with high blood pressure, surgery can help when medicines fai (12/28/2006)High blood pressure may seem like something that only adults get, but children can develop it too - and it can pose serious risks to their hearts, brains and lives. A new study shows that for kids with a rare but especially dangerous form of hypertension, surgery is the best option. Meet the expert: James C. Stanley, M.D. |
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U-M Health System awarded national grant for Interpreter Services (12/13/2006)The University of Michigan Health System has been selected as one of 10 hospitals nationwide to participate in Speaking Together: National Language Services Network, a national program to improve the quality of health care provided to patients with limited English proficiency. Learn more: Speaking Together: National Language Services Network
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U-M Cardiovascular Center again named one of the 100 best in the natio (12/12/2006)The U-M Cardiovascular Center has once again been named one of the nation's best places for heart and vascular care. In fact, the CVC performed better than the average of the other top 30 centers in the country on many measures. Learn more: University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center
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Dearborn fire fighters to bring holiday cheer to young patients at U-M (12/11/2006)On Tuesday, Dec. 12, fire fighters from the Dearborn Fire Fighters Burn Drive will visit the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center to distribute gifts to burn-injured children during the centers annual holiday party. Learn more: University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
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January 13 concert opens U-M Life Sciences Orchestra’s seventh season (12/8/2006)The U-M Life Sciences Orchestra, made up of doctors, nurses, scientists, staff, students and others from around the U-M's health and life science community, will play a free concert on Saturday, Jan. 13 at Hill Auditorium. U-M President Mary Sue Coleman will give the opening remarks Meet the expert: Clinton Ryan Smith
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U-M expert offers tips for people with diabetes to manage holidays wit (12/4/2006)For the more than 18 million Americans estimated to have diabetes, holiday food, parties, alcohol and stress can make it challenging to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. To help people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes survive the holiday season, a U-M expert offers seven strategies to manage holiday eating and stress with ease. Learn more: Diabetes Education Program
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Home for the holidays? Watch for signs of depression in older loved on (12/4/2006)For older adults, winter time and the holidays can bring on a very real case of depression. So when youre home for the holidays, U-M experts encourage families to keep their eyes and ears open for signs of depression in older relatives, and not be afraid to speak up and reach out. Learn more: University of Michigan Depression Center
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All I want for Christmas is … a toy with a mute button (12/4/2006)From traditional noisemakers like toy guns and musical instruments to talking dolls and animated stuffed animals, many toys today are loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage in children. To protect kids hearing, a U-M audiologist offers parents some tips for picking toys that are safe for their childrens ears this holiday season. Learn more: U-M Health System’s Department of Otolaryngology
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Former NFL star’s son tackles nerve disorder with help from team of U- (12/4/2006)When former NFL great Lomas Browns son Trey was born with brachial plexus palsy, a condition that affects the nerves passing from the neck to the arm, the family sought help from a unique multidisciplinary clinic at the University of Michigan. Today, Trey can use his arm for everyday activities, and is even able to throw a football in the yard with his dad. Learn more: Pediatric Brachial Plexus Program
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Holiday tip sheet from University of Michigan Health System (11/28/2006)Since December is a notoriously difficult time to fill up the newspapers and news broadcasts, we've collected numerous story ideas that can be done throughout the next month. Some are holiday-related, some are events and others are evergreen features that can come in handy on a slow news day.
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From level II to level I: Transfer criteria could improve intensive ca (11/15/2006)Transferring critically ill or injured child from a level II pediatric intensive care unit to a highly specialized, or level I, pediatric ICU can greatly improve a patients chance for survival. Researchers at Mott hope by gaining a better understanding of the characteristics and outcomes of inter-hospital pediatric ICU transfers, new research findings will work to improve care for these critically ill children, and help to establish criteria for inter-hospital transfers. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital |
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U-M becomes one of nation’s first universities to create a professorsh (11/10/2006)The U-M has become one of the first institutions in the nation to create a professorship devoted entirely to the study of sleep and the treatment of sleep disorders. Created with $500,000 in contributions made in memory of Michael S. Aldrich, M.D., the founder of the U-M Sleep Disorders Center, it will be filled by Ronald Chervin, M.D., M.S., current director of the center. Learn more: U-M Sleep Disorders Center
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Infants with iron deficiency have lower cognitive test scores in young (11/7/2006)Costa Rican teens who were iron-deficient as infants continue to lag behind their peers in cognitive test scores, with a wider gap for children at lower socioeconomic levels, according to study results published in the November issue of Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Learn more: Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases |
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Shop, share and care: (11/6/2006)On Sunday Dec. 3, Briarwood Mall will host a special shopping event to raise funds to help construct a Ronald McDonald House within the new $523 million C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. For its first Shop, Share & Care event, Briarwood Mall is offering shoppers exclusive sales, discounts and free giveaways from many of its 130 retailers. To take part, shoppers must purchase a wristband for $20. Learn more: Ronald McDonald House of Ann Arbor
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Mutant gene blocks normal development of kidney filtration cells causi (11/6/2006)Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School have discovered a previously unknown cause for a severe, early-onset form of kidney disease and renal failure in children: recessive mutations in a gene called phospholipase C epsilon or PLCE1. Meet the expert: Friedhelm Hildebrandt, M.D. |
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March of Dimes Walk teaches community about prematurity (10/31/2006)One in eight babies in the United States is born before 36 weeks gestation. Premature birth is the No. 1 cause of death in infants during their first year of life. In Michigan alone, more than 15,500 babies are born prematurely each year. To help increase awareness and raise funds for research, the University of Michigan Health System and the March of Dimes will host the seventh annual Health Walk Tuesday, Nov. 14. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Vending goes healthy, thanks to C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital (10/26/2006)In partnership with the University of Michigan Health Systems Retail Food Services, the MFit Health Promotion Division, Michigan Healthy Community and AVI Food Systems, and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, 50 percent of all the options within cold food, snack and beverage machines meet healthier nutrition guidelines for fat, sugar, sodium, cholesterol and fiber. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Using hormone therapy to shape children’s height to social norms (10/25/2006)More than 50 years ago, otherwise healthy tall girls were given estrogen therapy to stunt their growth to make them more socially attractive. While estrogen therapy today for tall girls is rare, its use to conform a childs height to fit social norms may provide valuable insight into the present-day use of growth hormone treatment for healthy boys of short stature, say U-M researchers. Learn more: Child Health Evaluation Research (CHEAR) |
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U-M program trains students to study cancer in international, minority (10/22/2006)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center and the School of Public Health have received a $1.2 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to train public health students in cancer epidemiology research in special populations. The program will focus on 15 countries in Asia, Africa and South America, as well as minority populations in the United States. Learn more: University of Michigan School of Public Health
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U-M Transplant Center again receives HHS Medal of Honor (10/22/2006)The U-M Health System Transplant Center, in collaboration with Gift of Life Michigan, received the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services distinguished Medal of Honor for achieving an organ donation rate of more than 75 percent for a unprecedented second year in a row, making it one of the leading transplant centers for organ donation in Michigan and one of the best in the country. Learn more: University of Michigan Health System Transplant Center
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U-M opens new building for Depression Center and psychiatry/substance (10/19/2006)A stunning new home for research and care aimed at helping people with depression, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric illnesses has opened at the University of Michigan. Home to the U-M Depression Center and many psychiatry programs, it may be the first of its kind in the world. Learn more: Rachel Upjohn Building
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When the next pandemic arrives, will we be ready? (10/16/2006)If bird flu or an especially virulent form of annual flu strikes, what can we do to reduce the spread of infection in the first critical weeks and months, while we wait for a vaccine or medications? A U-M expert will look to the history of the 1918-1920 Spanish Flu pandemic for answers in a Nov. 15 lecture at U-M. Learn more: U-M Department of Psychiatry
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Medical journal editor to talk tough on conflict of interest (10/11/2006)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. Learn more: U-M Center for the History of Medicine
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U-M Congenital Heart Center hosts 14th annual Save A Heart Celebration (10/11/2006)A strolling buffet of gourmet food and fine wines will help patients and families when the Michigan Congenital Heart Center at the University of Michigan C. S. Mott Childrens Hospital hosts its 14th annual Save A Heart Celebration of Wine and Food. The event will be held at the Michigan League, 911 N. University in Ann Arbor from 6:30-9 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10. Learn more: C. S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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U-M Trauma Burn Center: Watch what you heat (10/5/2006)As part of the Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 8-14), the University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center has joined forces with area fire departments and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to raise awareness about the dangers of cooking fires. Learn more: University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
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Mott partners with Saline Schools for International Walk to School Day (10/3/2006)The University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital Pediatric Trauma Program, along with Safe Kids of Washtenaw County, has partnered with the Saline Safe Routes 2 School Committee for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 4. The group worked to create safer routes for walking and bicycling for students in Saline. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
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Oct. 6 groundbreaking for new children's, women's hospitals (10/2/2006)On Friday, Oct. 6, the U-M Health System plans to break ground for the new 1.1 million square-foot C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital facility. It will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the courtyard between University Hospital and C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital. A formal groundbreaking ceremony will begin at 4 p.m. on the Terrace parking lot, site of the new childrens and womens building on the U-M Medical Campus. Both events are open to the public. Learn more: C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Women’s Hospital facility
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Auto pioneer’s suicide inspires research on bipolar disorder (10/2/2006)Five years ago, the automotive industry was shocked by the suicide of one of its brightest stars, Heinz Prechter. Today, the tragedy of his death is driving scientists at the U-M Health System and elsewhere to perform research that should give hope to the 5.7 million Americans who have bipolar disorder. Learn more: manic depression
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U-M expert offers tips for picking safe Halloween costumes (10/2/2006)While Halloween is one of the most exciting times of the year, it also can be one of the most dangerous. To keep kids safe, a U-M expert encourages parents to dress their children in Halloween costumes that are safe, and offers tips for picking the right costume. Learn more: University of Michigan Trauma Burn Center
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Many urinary stones can be treated without surgery (9/29/2006)For many patients with urinary stone disease, treatment with a calcium-channel blocker or an alpha blocker can greatly improve their likelihood of passing their urinary stones, which may help these patients avoid surgery, according to an analysis by the University of Michigan Health System. Learn more: U-M Medical School |
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Oct. 6 event: Insurance for all (9/28/2006)Several states, including Michigan, have launched or are about to launch programs that aim to greatly increase the number of people with health insurance. An Oct. 6 event at UMHS will explore some of these plans, and their implications for the proposed Michigan plan. Learn more: U-M FORUM on Health Policy
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Oct. 5: General Mills CEO to discuss children's health (9/27/2006)General Mills Chairman and CEO Stephen W. Sanger, MBA, will present the inaugural Susan B. Meister Lecture in Child Health Policy from 4:30 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 5, in the University of Michigan Biomedical Science Research Building auditorium. Learn more: Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR)
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Ground broken for new eye/diabetes building (9/19/2006)UMHS is embarking on the construction of a $121 million, 222,000 square-foot building that will more than double its capacity for eye care, research and education, and will give U-M scientists more space to search for a cure for Type 1 diabetes. Learn more: U-M W.K. Kellogg Eye Center’s
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Muscle pathology is key to nerve cell death (9/15/2006)Healing damaged muscle could be critical to preventing the death of nerve cells in patients with Kennedy disease and other incurable neuromuscular disorders, such has ALS or Lou Gehrigs disease, according to a new research study from the University of Michigan Medical School. Learn more: ALS |
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Few Medicaid kids with asthma get recommended flu shot (9/11/2006)Researchers at the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital say many children with asthma - who are at an increased risk for influenza-related complications - arent getting immunized against the flu, even when they visit their doctor during flu season. Learn more: University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital |
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Families can fight back against inherited sudden-death heart condition (9/5/2006)A combination of better diagnosis, treatment and genetic testing is starting to help people fight back against hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that has the potential to cause sudden cardiac death. Now, people who have a family history of HCM can get a clearer picture of the risks that they and their children face. And, U-M experts say, that can help shape both treatment and preventive steps. Learn more: hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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What you feed your baby, toddler now may impact their waistline later (9/5/2006)U-M researchers say that feeding your baby and toddler foods made with real fruits and vegetables, instead of sweets, early in life could be the key to controlling their waistline as they grow through childhood and into adulthood.
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Rotavirus: Messy diapers may be sign of severe intestinal infection (9/5/2006)While mild bouts of diarrhea arent uncommon in young children, moderate to severe diarrhea, lasting several days could be a sign a dangerous infection in the intestines known as rotavirus gastroenteritis. A U-M expert explains how parents can help prevent the spread of rotavirus, and care for their child through unpleasant episodes. Learn more: rotavirus
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$2M gift to U-M Depression Center will fund professorship and research (8/30/2006)An Ann Arbor businessman who watched his wife struggle with depression has given $2 million to support the research of a University of Michigan Depression Center scientist whose work may help explain the diseases roots in the brain. The gift adds to the $2 million previously given by the same donor for a new building that will open this fall to house the Center and other U-M mental health programs. Learn more: University of Michigan Depression Center
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Kids Burn Camp Fundraising Event on Sept. 24 (8/30/2006)The Chili Cook-off and Family Fun Day to benefit Kids Burn Camp will be held from noon to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 24 at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Mich.
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Sept. 10 U-M fundraiser run/walk for diabetes research (8/22/2006)The fight against diabetes is a marathon struggle to understand and prevent damage caused by high blood sugar. On Sunday, Sept. 10, champion marathoner Bill Rodgers will join hundreds of runners and walkers at U-M to raise money for research on nerve damage caused by diabetes Learn more: Race for Reason
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U-M Medical School appoints Edward Hurvitz as department chair (8/16/2006)The University of Michigan Medical School has announced the appointment of Edward A. Hurvitz, M.D., associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation, as chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, pending approval by the U-M Board of Regents. Learn more: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
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"Mom, don't make me go back to school!" (8/7/2006)Does your child already have the back-to-school butterflies? Some important tips from experts at the University of Michigan Health System can help ease fears and anxiety for children of all ages before the school year begins. Learn more: U-M Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Common childhood sports injury can lead to early onset of arthritis (8/7/2006)An ACL injury early in life could mean the onset of arthritis at a very young age. Researchers at the U-M Health System are hoping to identify the first signs of degenerative arthritis in young knees, to allow for early medical intervention and to slow progression of the disease. Learn more: osteoarthritis
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Learning the A-B-Zzzs of healthy back-to-school sleep habits (8/7/2006)While some children transition rather quickly into a back-to-school sleep schedule, others may |