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U-M opens two new research studies for people with emphysema and other COPD (11/18/2009)The University of Michigan Health System will try to find out why some smokers develop lung disease and others don’t, through a multi-center research study that seeks to improve diagnosis and treatment for millions of people affected by emphysema, chronic bronchitis and other lung diseases. Together, those conditions are known as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). A second study will examine the effectiveness of supplemental oxygen therapy for treating patients with emphysemas. Both studies are now accepting new participants. Meet the expert: Fernando J Martinez, M.D., M.S.
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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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Tests for colon cancer in colitis patients may lead to excessive treatment (11/16/2009)Screening for colon cancer in patients with chronic colitis has never been more sensitive. But advanced screening methods, which can pick out pre-cancer years before a cancerous condition develops, are leading physicians to question the standard treatment options, which includes surgical removal of the entire colon, a procedure that can worsen a healthy patient’s quality of life. Meet the expert: Peter D.R. Higgins, M.D., Ph.D., M.Sc.
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Tweet #WashtenawH1N1, keep tabs on county H1N1 information (11/13/2009)Public health organizations, hospitals and concerned citizens of Washtenaw County ask residents with access to Twitter to include the single hash tag, #WashtenawH1N1, when tweeting about their experiences with H1N1 within the county.
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Half of eligible patients not getting aortic valve replacement surgery (11/11/2009)Fear about the risk of surgery is among the reasons half of eligible patients are not getting aortic valve replacement surgery, according to a study by physicians at the University of Michigan Health System. Two-thirds of the patients who did not have valve replacement were suffering symptoms such as shortness of breath that would have improved if they had undergone surgery.
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Primary care visits increase in duration and frequency, study says (11/10/2009)Adult primary care visits have increased in quality, duration and frequency between 1997 and 2005, according to a new study co-authored by a U-M clinical lecturer.
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Expert panel to discuss bipolar disorder in Grosse Pointe Woods (11/10/2009)The University of Michigan will host a free panel discussion on bipolar disorder in Grosse Pointe Woods this December. Bipolar disorder, which can be a devastating illness for individuals and families, is a chronic disease characterized by unstable and unpredictable moods. However, bipolar disorder is treatable, and new research is underway to advance treatment options. Meet the expert: Melvin McInnis, M.D.
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Researchers receive $1.8 million to create therapy for neuropathic pain (11/9/2009)Researchers from the University of Michigan Department of Neurology have received a $1.8 million dollar grant to develop a novel therapy for neuropathic pain, a difficult to treat condition in which patients experience pain because of damage to nerve without obvious tissue injury. Meet the expert: David Fink, M.D.
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Researchers find new way to attack inflammation in Graves’ eye disease (11/6/2009)A small group of patients with severe Graves’ eye disease experienced rapid improvement of their symptoms — and improved vision — following treatment with the drug rituximab. A new research study also shows that Inflammation around their eyes and damage to the optic nerve were significantly reduced. The same patients had not previously responded to steroids, a common treatment for Graves’ eye disease. Meet the expert: Raymond Douglas, M.D., Ph.D.
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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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Era of Hope Award granted to U-M doctor (10/30/2009)A University of Michigan physician was selected for the Era of Hope Scholar Award from the U.S. Department of Defense to further studies of breast cancer prevention. Meet the expert: Xiaochun Yu, M.D., Ph.D.
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U-M study uncovers key to how ‘triggering event’ in cancer occurs (10/29/2009)Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have discovered what leads to two genes fusing together, a phenomenon that has been shown to cause prostate cancer to develop. Meet the expert: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Four U-M researchers receive prestigious NIH awards (10/29/2009)Four University of Michigan researchers have been awarded National Institutes of Health grants totaling $4.7 million for research in chemistry, medicine and engineering. More than $67.4 million in the form of 56 grants were given to researchers across the country. Learn more: A list of EUREKA grants is available
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Study confirms higher risk of pancreatic cancer in Lynch syndrome families (10/28/2009)A new study has documented a nine-fold higher risk of pancreatic cancer in individuals with Lynch syndrome, a rare genetic cancer predisposition syndrome, report scientists from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the University of Michigan. Meet the expert: Stephen Gruber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H. |
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U-M, Beaumont open study of drug for advanced breast cancer (10/28/2009)A clinical trial for women with an aggressive form of metastatic breast cancer will open soon at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in Ann Arbor and is now open at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, the only sites in the state to be designated as study locations. Meet the expert: N. Lynn Henry, M.D., Ph.D.
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Statement from Sean J. Morrison on bills to restrict stem cell research (10/28/2009)Statement from Sean J. Morrison, director of the University of Michigan's Center for Stem Cell Biology, regarding today's Senate Health Policy Committee hearing on bills to restrict stem cell research in Michigan
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2 from U-M elected to Institute of Medicine (10/27/2009)Two University of Michigan faculty members have been elected to the Institute of Medicine, one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine. Meet the expert: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.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 win $6.8M in federal stimulus-fund grants for stem cell research (10/22/2009)University of Michigan researchers have been awarded 13 federal stimulus-fund grants to date, totaling $6.8 million, for research projects involving both adult and embryonic stem cells.
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Traveling quilts support scientific research, enrich community spaces (10/22/2009)A new art exhibit, “Art Under The Microscope,” honors scientific research efforts and raises public awareness about the importance of the arts in health care settings. Learn more: Gifts of Art
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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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Aggressive microdermabrasion improves the appearance of aging skin (10/20/2009)Aggressive microdermabrasion appears to improve the appearance of aging skin, according to a report in the October issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. “The significance of this study lies in the fact that this procedure is minimally wounding,” says Darius J. Karimipour, M.D., who conducted the research while a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan Health System’s department of Dermatology.
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UMHS earns two top nods for being a great workplace (10/19/2009)Employees at the University of Michigan Health System have put UMHS at the top of two different lists of the best places to work in Southeast Michigan – a strong positive signal to other prospective staff about working at UMHS. Learn more: 2009 Top Workplaces - Detroit Free Press
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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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News in red and blue: Messages about social factors and health can backfire (10/15/2009)A University of Michigan study may give clues to why Republicans and Democrats disagree on nearly every aspect of health policies and reform. When looking at social factors that impact health, such as lack of neighborhood grocery stores or safe places to exercise, Repubicans became less supportive of public health policies to prevent diabetes. The social factors made Democrats more supportive. Even a uniform message can be polarizing. Meet the expert: Peter A. Ubel, M.D.
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Updated rules improve accuracy of nursing home payments (10/15/2009)Federal Medicare payments to the nation’s nursing homes will more accurately match the different levels of care that elderly patients require, under rule changes that have just been announced for implementation in 2010. U-M researcher Brant Fries led the data analysis for a federally funded project that aims to set fairer payments for nursing home care. Meet the expert: Brant Fries, Ph.D.
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U-M Health System Statement (10/15/2009)We appreciate the National Transportation Safety Board’s thorough review of this tragic incident and the opportunity we had throughout the process to provide information to investigators. We will review the findings carefully. Learn more: Survival Flight Update
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2010 World Stem Cell Summit to be held in Detroit (10/15/2009)Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm announced today that the 2010 World Stem Cell Summit will be held in Detroit and will be co-hosted by the University of Michigan, Michigan State University and Wayne State University.
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Tissue engineering could improve hand use for wounded soldiers (10/14/2009)Prosthetic devices used by wounded soldiers have limited motor control and no sensory feedback. But a bioengineered interface, developed at the University of Michigan and made of muscle cells and a nano-sized polymer, could go a long way in creating prostheses that move like a normal hand. Meet the expert: Paul S. Cederna, M.D.
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Study examines mastectomy and breast-conserving surgery rates (10/14/2009)Mastectomy rates for women with breast cancer have researchers concerned that breast-conserving surgery is not always offered. New data finds that breast-conserving surgery was presented and provided in the majority of patients evaluated. Surgeon recommendations, patient decisions and failure of breast-conserving surgery all contributed to the mastectomy rate. Meet the expert: Steven Katz, M.D., M.P.H. |
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U-M researchers find those with severe H1N1 at risk for pulmonary emboli (10/14/2009)Patients with severe cases of H1N1 are at risk for developing life-threatening complications, including pulmonary emboli, according to a study published in the American Journal of Roentgenology.
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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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$9.3 million award to boost nanotech vaccine research (10/13/2009)University of Michigan efforts to develop new nanoemulsion-based vaccines for a variety of diseases will move forward much more quickly thanks to a large federal award. The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases has awarded U-M a contract for $9,340,522 over five years. Meet the expert: James R. Baker, Jr. M.D.
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Seminar addresses health concerns of lesbian women (10/13/2009)Lesbian women often delay seeking health care, have lower rates of recommended screening services and higher prevalence of health risk factors such as smoking, alcohol use and relationship violence.
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U-M doctor hopes to get neurologists in the game of treating sport injuries (10/12/2009)On the football field, the hockey rink or wrestling mat, an athletes’ head can take a beating — and a University of Michigan neurologist is leading the charge to help doctors who treat the brain better understand those sports injuries.
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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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University of Michigan cardiologist invited to World Health Summit (10/12/2009)Improving health care and medical research will be debated on the world stage this week during the first ever World Health Summit in Berlin. Stevo Julius, M.D., an active professor emeritus at the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center, will be among 600 invited experts to discuss global health care challenges during the summit held Oct. 14-18. Meet the expert: Stevo Julius, 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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Patients who received donated pacemakers survived without complications (10/8/2009)The argument for pacemaker reuse has been debated for decades. But the idea is gaining ground as experts at the U-M Cardiovascular Center report promising results of providing donated pacemakers to underserved nations. A series of 12 patients in the Phillippines who received donated pacemakers survived without complications from the devices. Meet the expert: Hakan Oral, M.D.
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Radiation costs vary widely by delivery, U-M study finds (10/8/2009)When cancer spreads to the bone, radiation treatments can help relieve the pain caused by the tumor. But a new analysis from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center shows cost varies widely from one delivery method to the next. Meet the expert: David Howell, M.D.
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U-M discovery about biological clocks overturns long-held theory (10/8/2009)University of Michigan mathematicians and their British colleagues say they have identified the signal that the brain sends to the rest of the body to control biological rhythms, a finding that overturns a long-held theory about our internal clock.
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Rare head and neck cancer linked to HPV, study finds (10/7/2009)An increase in cases of a rare type of head and neck cancer appears to be linked to HPV, or human papillomavirus, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Carol Bradford, M.D. |
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Scientists jump-start heart cells by gene transfer (10/6/2009)Gene therapy may be used to improve an ailing heart's ability to contract properly, a new study suggests. In experiments with animal and human heart muscle cells, U-M and University of Minnesota scientists succeeded in introducing a gene that produced a protein whose function is to make heart cells to contract normally. Meet the expert: Todd Herron, Ph.D.
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Breast reconstruction varies by race, U-M study finds (10/5/2009)Latinas who spoke little English were less likely to undergo reconstruction surgery after a mastectomy for breast cancer, according to a study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Amy Alderman, M.D., M.P.H. |
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U-M to house all Washtenaw County medical examiner autopsies, duties (10/5/2009)Washtenaw County's medical examiner's autopsies, office now housed at the University of Michigan, unusual partnership will provide more cases for medical students to study
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U-M candle lighting event remembers those who have died from cancer (10/5/2009)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will hold its 13th annual Candle Lighting for Hope and Remembrance on Saturday, Oct. 10. The ceremony is designed to celebrate the lives of those who have died and bring hope to their families and loved ones. Learn more: U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center
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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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Study shows complication rates not best predictor of hospital quality (9/30/2009)Serious complications are common after major surgery -- about 1 in 6 patients -- but it's the ability to rescue patients after complications happen that's the best predictor of hospital mortality, according to a study by the University of Michigan Health system. The research debunks the assumption that hospitals with high mortality rates have more complications. Meet the expert: John D. Birkmeyer, M.D.
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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
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U-M diabetes center explores use of arthritis drug to control diabetes (9/30/2009)Can an anti-inflammatory drug used for years to manage arthritis help control type 2 diabetes? University of Michigan Comprehensive Diabetes Center will collaborate with investigators nationwide on the clinical trial that may one day lead to an inexpensive way to treat the most common form of diabetes.
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Free depression screenings offered at two Ann Arbor locations (9/30/2009)The University of Michigan’s Depression Center, the Institute for Human Adjustment and Rackham Graduate School will offer students, faculty, staff and community members a free opportunity to determine if they might have depression. Two screening events will be offered as part of National Depression Screening Day on October 8. Meet the expert: Cheryl King, Ph.D.
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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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Stem cell success points to way to regenerate parathyroid glands (9/29/2009)An early laboratory success is taking University of Michigan researchers a step closer to parathyroid gland transplants that could one day prevent a currently untreatable form of bone loss associated with thyroid surgery. The scientists were able to induce embryonic stem cells to differentiate into parathyroid cells that produced a hormone essential to maintaining bone density. Meet the expert: Gerard M. Doherty, M.D. |
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U-M researchers earn $6.9M NIH ‘transformative’ grant (9/28/2009)Researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center were awarded a grant worth $6.9 million over five years as part of a National Institutes of Health program to encourage investigators to explore bold ideas that have the potential to catapult fields forward and speed the translation of research into improved health. Meet the expert: David Markovitz, M.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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Nanoparticle-based battlefield pain treatment moves step closer (9/24/2009)University of Michigan nanotechnology scientists have developed a combination drug that promises a safer, more precise way for medics and fellow soldiers in battle to give a fallen soldier both morphine and a drug that limits morphine’s dangerous side effects. The scientists will devise ultra-small polymer particles capable of carrying the drugs into the body. Meet the expert: James R. Baker, Jr., 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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Study looks at using the immune system to reduce prostate cancer risk (9/23/2009)Immune therapies have been explored as a way to treat cancer after it develops. But a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center suggests that genetic risk of prostate cancer can be reduced by rescuing critical immune system cells. Meet the expert: Pan Zheng, M.D., Ph.D. |
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In adults, shots more effective than nasal spray vaccine (9/23/2009)This study now establishes that the flu shot is more effective than the nasal spray vaccines in healthy adults in preventing seasonal influenza," Monto said. The differences in protection were demonstrated for the A (H3N2) viruses, the seasonal strains which cause the most severe disease.
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Kidney advocates launch $10.25 million effort to study kidney failure (9/22/2009)University of Michigan Health System researchers will lead a $10.25 million effort to study rare diseases that cause kidney failure. The five-year project supports research of nephrotic syndrome, which describes a group of diseases, that though rare, generates an enormous individual and societal burden. Meet the expert: Matthias Kretzler, M.D., professor of internal medicine
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Reconstruction after tonsil cancer surgery makes speaking, eating possible (9/22/2009)A new technique for reconstructing the palate after surgery for tonsil cancer maintained patients’ ability to speak clearly and eat most foods, a new study shows. Meet the expert: Douglas Chepeha, M.D., M.S.P.H. |
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First stem cell trial for ALS treatment wins FDA approval (9/21/2009)The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light Friday to Neuralstem, Inc., for a phase 1 clinical trial of a new stem cell treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. University Michigan neurologist Eva Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., will be the overall principal investigator for the first human clinical trial of a stem cell treatment for the fatal neurodegenerative disease. Meet the expert: Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., U-M neurologist and director of the Program for Neurology Research & Discovery
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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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U-M computer software matches kidneys to hard-to-match recipients (9/18/2009)An organ matching software program that was developed at the University of Michigan is providing a new opportunity for some people needing a kidney transplant. It matches two people - an incompatible recipient/donor pair - with another pair in the same situation. The software and transplant team determine that it is possible for the donor from the first pair to donate to the recipient from the second pair, and the donor from the second pair donates to the recipient from the first par. Two couples met recently after they had surgically swapped kidneys in this way. Meet the expert: Alan Leichtman, M.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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Black patients experience worse cardiac care, lower chances of survival (9/15/2009)Black patients have lower rates of successful resuscitation and are less likely to survive an in-hospital cardiac arrest compared to white patients. The problem appears to have more to do with the hospitals where black patients are commonly cared for rather than the patients themselves. The facilities tend to have less intensive care experience and infrequently use the aggressive therapies that can save lives.
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Acclaimed psychiatrist Jonathan Shay to discuss healing combat trauma (9/15/2009)Psychiatrist, author and MacArthur Foundation Genius Award recipient Jonathan Shay M.D., Ph.D., will hold two special lectures on combat trauma and the trials of homecoming at the University of Michigan on September 23.
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U-M exceeds $1 billion in annual research spending for the first time (9/15/2009)Research spending at the University of Michigan in 2008-09 exceeded $1 billion for the first time, a milestone that highlights the university’s role as an economic resource benefitting the entire state.
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Community mitigation lessons from Mexico’s A(H1N1) response (9/15/2009)President Felipe Calderón invoked emergency health powers on April 24, setting into motion a broad range of community mitigation strategies, or non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) including school closures, public gathering bans, isolation, quarantine and social distancing. Today, Mexico remains under scrutiny as the global community examines myriad data to identify the most successful and reproducible NPI tactics should another epidemic emerge in the coming months and years. Meet the expert: Alexandra Minna Stern, Ph.D.
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Nanotechnology treatment for burns reduces infection, inflammation (9/14/2009)Treating second-degree burns with a nanoemulsion lotion sharply curbs bacterial growth and reduces inflammation that otherwise can jeopardize recovery, University of Michigan scientists have shown in initial laboratory studies. The results were reported at the Interscience Conference for Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy. Meet the expert: Mark Hemmila, M.D.
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U-M doctor chosen for innovative training program in cancer research (9/11/2009)U-M's Reshma Jagsi, M.D., Ph.D., is one of five talented young physicians who will complete a three-day course in how to develop and conduct cancer clinical trials. The Young Investigator Training Course, run by the U-M based Southwest Oncology Group, will give Jagsi and her fellow researchers the tools to design, implement and manage large, multi-institution trials. Meet the expert: Reshma Jagsi, M.D., Ph.D.
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Half of eligible patients not getting mitral valve surgery (9/11/2009)Repairing a leaking mitral valve is safer than ever, but half of eligible patients are not getting the heart surgery, according to a new study by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center. The longer the leak continues the more likely there will be permanent damage to the heart. But fears about surgical risk and lack of awareness - even by physicians - about guidelines for treating mitral regurgitation contribute to a lack of referrals. Meet the expert: David S. Bach, M.D.
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Site offers resources for students with mental health conditions (9/10/2009)This fall, University of Michigan students will have easier access to resources that can help them manage mental health conditions. The campusmindworks.org Web site was created by the University of Michigan Depression Center in partnership with the U-M Division of Student Affairs, to support U-M students who have been diagnosed with an ongoing mental health disorder, such as recurrent depression, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder. The site provides information and resources to help students manage their illness and get the most out of their college experience. Meet the expert: Melvin G. Mcinnis, M.D.
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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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Cadaver bone experiments help explain knee injuries, suggest preventions (9/8/2009)Researchers measured the strain placed on ligaments in cadaver knees during simulated sports landing movements to show that no two knees respond the same, and that injury prevention programs should be tailored to individual athletes. Meet the expert: Scott Mclean, Ph.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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Inhaling a heart attack: How air pollution can cause heart disease (9/8/2009)It’s well known that measures such as exercise, a healthy diet and not smoking can help reduce high blood pressure, but researchers at the University of Michigan Health System have determined the very air we breathe can be an invisible catalyst to heart disease. Inhaling air pollution over just two hours caused a significant increase in diastolic blood pressure, the lower number on blood pressure readings, according to new U-M research. Meet the expert: Robert D. Brook, 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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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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New method monitors early sign of oxidative stress in cancer (9/7/2009)The growth of cancerous tumors is fueled, at least in part, by the buildup of free radicals—highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules.
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U-M researchers find gene that protects high-fat-diet mice from obesity (9/3/2009)University of Michigan researchers have identified a gene that acts as a master switch to control obesity in mice. When the switch is turned off, even high-fat-diet mice remain thin.
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Promising new target emerges for autoimmune diseases (8/31/2009)University of Michigan scientists have uncovered an important way that aggressive immune cells normally are held in check so they don’t attack the body’s own cells. The findings open a new avenue of research for future therapies for autoimmune diseases, organ transplants and cancer. Meet the expert: Ruma Banerjee, Ph.D.
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Family, friends may impact breast cancer surgery decision, U-M study finds (8/31/2009)About three-quarters of women newly diagnosed with breast cancer have a friend or family member with them at their first visit with a surgeon. And that person plays a significant role in the patient’s decision of what type of surgery to have, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Sarah Hawley, Ph.D., M.P.H. |
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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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Radiation from medical imaging can accumulate over time (8/26/2009)Radiation from medical imaging such as x-rays and nuclear medicine can accumulate to substantial doses for American adults, according to a study in this week's New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers at Emory University, University of Michigan Health System and Yale University authored the report that shouldn't scare patients away from procedures. But authors warn the tests have a cost in dollars and exposure. Meet the expert: Brahmajee K. Nallamothu, M.D., MPH
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Study helps explain why the fat hormone leptin leads to rewarding ourselves (8/26/2009)Diabetes researchers describe for the first time a new bunch of leptin-responsive neurons that feed into the part of the brain that controls the rewarding properties we assign to things. These neurons and their targets influence our motivation for food, sex or a fancy car. Meet the expert: Martin G. Myers, Jr., M.D., Ph.D.
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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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U-M researchers discover therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis (8/23/2009)Researchers at the University of Michigan have discovered that targeting of a novel gene utilizing genetic and pharmacologic strategies was successful in treating pulmonary fibrosis in mice and will be developed for future testing in humans.
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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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Disparities in cancer care reflect hospital resources, U-M study finds (8/20/2009)Hospitals that treat more black cancer patients have worse survival rates on average for patients with breast and colon cancer, regardless of race, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Tara Breslin, M.D. |
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Long-term exercise, healthy eating habits in young adults: U-M study (8/20/2009)Despite mounting public health concerns about obesity and persistent social pressures dictating that slim is beautiful, young women in their '20s consistently exercise less than young men.
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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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New method for gene expression experiments a kin to watercolor painting in (8/18/2009)
Like oil and water, two water-based liquids can mingle without mixing in a new University of Michigan technology developed for biological experiments. The new "micropatterning" method is useful in gene expression studies, which essentially turn genes on or off in cells in order to help researchers understand the function of those genes.
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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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U-M improved preventive and chronic care and saved Medicare $$ (8/17/2009)Medicare patients with heart conditions and diabetes, or who require cancer screenings, are getting better treatment than ever at the U-M Health System and that care is costing less, according to a new report. These results come from the third year of a five-year national project undertaken by 10 large physician groups, including the U-M Faculty Group Practice. Meet the expert: David Spahlinger, M.D.
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MRI may cause more harm than good in newly diagnosed early breast cancer (8/13/2009)A new review says using MRI before surgery to assess the extent of early breast cancer has not been shown to improve surgical planning, reduce follow-up surgery, or reduce the risk of local recurrences. Meet the expert: Daniel F. Hayes, M.D. |
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast to focus on sexual function, physical activity (8/12/2009)The fifth part of the Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, hosted by the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Community Outreach Program, will teach men how to improve and maintain sexual function through the lifespan, and highlight the importance of physical activity.
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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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Chinese acupuncture affects brain's ability to regulate pain, study shows (8/10/2009)Acupuncture has been used for over two millenia in East-Asian medicine to treat pain. Using brain imaging, researchers at the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center are the first to provide evidence that traditional Chinese acupuncture effects the brain’s long-term ability to regulate pain. Their findings show acupuncture acts as more than a placebo, and can activate receptors in the brain that process and dampen pain signals. Meet the expert: Richard Harris, Ph.D., researcher at the U-M Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center
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Men’s Event benefits prostate cancer research (8/10/2009)The Eighth Annual Men’s Event to benefit prostate cancer research and education at the University of Michigan will be held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Fleming’s Prime Steak House & Wine Bar in Birmingham. This event provides philanthropic support for the U-M Prostate Cancer Research Program. Meet the expert: David P. Wood Jr., M.D.
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U-M researchers awarded $61.1 million in federal stimulus funds (8/10/2009)University of Michigan scientists and engineers have been awarded 159 federal stimulus-package research grants to date, totaling $61.1 million. The funding includes 113 National Institutes of Health stimulus awards, more than any other U.S. university or college.
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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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Protein complex key in avoiding DNA repair mistakes, cancer (7/31/2009)As the body creates antibodies to fight invaders, a three-protein DNA repair complex, MRN, is crucial for a normal gene-shuffling process to proceed properly, University of Michigan scientists have found. The discoveries in mice shed light on how B cell lymphoma and some other cancers may begin. Meet the expert: David O. Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Blood transfusions during bypass surgery linked with increase in infections (7/31/2009)Blood transfusions during heart byass surgery are vital, but a team of researchers led by the University of Michigan has shown receiving blood from another person during bypass surgery is linked with a two-fold increase in post-operative infection rates. The study also showed considerable variation in hospital blood transfusion practices.
Meet the expert: Mary A.M. Rogers, Ph.D., M.S., research director of the Patient Safety Enhancement Program
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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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Bigger is not better in catheter use for angioplasty (7/27/2009)When it comes to choosing a catheter to reach trouble spots in the arteries, bigger is not better, according to a University of Michigan study. Patients who had coronary interventions, such as angioplasty, performed with larger catheters had worse outcomes and higher death rates than those who underwent the procedures with smaller catheters. Meet the expert: P. Michael Grossman, M.D., clinical assistant professor of internal medicine at U-M Medical School
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Knee injuries may start with strain on the brain, not the muscles (7/24/2009)From the U-M School of Kinesiology: New research shows that training your brain may be just as effective as training your muscles in preventing ACL knee injuries, and suggests a shift from performance-based to prevention-based athletic training programs.
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Poor blood sugar control in Type 2 diabetes can worsen depression (7/21/2009)Complications can arise from uncontrolled diabetes such as cardiovascular problems and nerve damage. But new research from the University of Michigan shows depression may worsen among those with poor blood sugar control and Type 2 diabetes. Meet the expert: James E. Aikens, Ph.D.
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New therapy for treatment-resistant depression makes debut at U-M (7/21/2009)The Depression Center and University of Michigan’s Department of Psychiatry are now offering a new option for the treatment of depression called Repetitive Transcrancial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS). rTMS delivers highly-focused, pulsed magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in an area of the brain that is linked to depression. It is non-systemic (does not circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body) and non-invasive (does not involve surgery). The treatment is a 40-minute outpatient procedure prescribed by a psychiatrist that does not require anesthesia or sedation. Patients remain awake and alert while it happens. The treatment is typically administered daily for four to six weeks. Meet the expert: Daniel Maixner, M.D.
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U-M opens renovated morgue that doubles capacity for area autopsies (7/20/2009)A roomy, refurbished and gleaming new morgue that opens this week at the University of Michigan Health System could double the number of autopsies in which U-M students and residents can observe and participate. Learn more: Department of Pathology
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U-M report raises question about role of obesity in severe H1N1 infections (7/16/2009)H1N1 (swine flu) cases at the University of Michigan Health System are raising questions about the role of obesity in why people with the flu infections become seriously ill. Out of a series of 10 patients seen at the U-M surgical intensive care unit in late May and June, nine were obese or extremely obese. Clinicians need to be aware that severe complications can occur in patients with the swine flu virus, particularly extremely obese patients. Meet the expert: Lena Napolitano, M.D., chief of the Division of Acute Care Surgery
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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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U-M doctor selected to participate in ELAM (7/13/2009)Elizabeth Petty, M.D., was chosen to join the 2009-2010 class of fellows in the only national program dedicated to preparing senior women faculty for leadership at academic health centers. Meet the expert: Elizabeth Petty, M.D.
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Get on board to fight bladder cancer (7/10/2009)The first “Get on Board to Fight Bladder Cancer” benefit to support bladder cancer research and education at the University of Michigan Department of Urology will be 5:30-9 p.m., Thursday, August 6 on the scenic international waterways of Lake St. Clair and the Detroit River. Come aboard the Infinity Yacht for a dinner cruise to help accelerate research for a cure for bladder cancer.
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Anti-aging study shows drug gives mice longevity boost even late in life (7/9/2009)An antibiotic, known to help transplant patients and has potential as a cancer treatment, is the new frontrunner in ongoing anti-aging research. In studies conducted at the University of Michigan and two other labs, rapamycin helped mice live longer, even when the animals received the drug at 600 days old, roughly the equivalent of a 60-year-old person. Meet the expert: Richard Miller, M.D., Ph.D., associate director for research at the U-M Geriatrics Center
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Third Annual Prechter Lecture Series focuses on suicide prevention (7/9/2009)The U-M Depression Center holds its Third Annual Prechter Lecture Series on July 10. Maria A. Oquendo, M.D., a national expert on bipolar disorder, will discuss risks and prevention measures for suicidal behavior. Learn more: University of Michigan Depression Center
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Former U-M faculty member named director of National Institutes of Health (7/8/2009)Francis S. Collins, M.D., Ph.D., a former University of Michigan Medical School professor who led the Human Genome Project, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to head the federal National Institutes of Health.
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Why do blacks fare worse with cancer? Access, economics not the whole story (7/7/2009)African-Americans with cancer are more likely to die of it than are other cancer patients. An analysis of 35 years of clinical trial data from the U-M based Southwest Oncology Group suggests that, for most cancers, socio-cultural factors are to blame. But it also finds, for the first time, that with breast, prostate, and ovarian cancers, biological or genetic factors probably also play a role. Learn more: Southwest Oncology Group
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Number of patients with dementia on the rise (7/6/2009)By the year 2050, about 30 million Americans are expected to suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. Experts in the field are trying to determine if sophisticated imaging equipment can help predict the development of the disease. Meet the expert: Sid Gilman, 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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Chemicals in common consumer products may play a role in pre-term births (7/6/2009)A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are present in many industrial and consumer products including everyday personal care items, may contribute to the country's alarming rise in premature births.
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Students with depression twice as likely to drop out of college (7/6/2009)College students with depression are twice as likely as their classmates to drop out of school, new research shows.
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U-M statement on new federal stem cell policy (7/6/2009)Statement from Sean J. Morrison, director of the University of Michigan's Center for Stem Cell Biology, in response to the National Institutes of Health's release today of revised guidelines for federally funded human embryonic stem cell research.
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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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Fight or flight? Barriers hinder paramedics from using best CPR practices (6/30/2009)CPR can be performed as well in the field as it can be in an emergency room. But a new University of Michigan study finds that paramedics are more likely to provide CPR while flying down the road in the back of an ambulance. Getting a pulse prior to transport increases the chance of survival for cardiac arrest patients, but local laws, insurance reimbursement and public misconceptions hinder best resuscitation practices. Meet the expert: Comilla Sasson, M.D., M.S.
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New lab-on-a-chip measures mechanics of bacteria colonies (6/30/2009)Researchers at the University of Michigan have devised a microscale tool to help them understand the mechanical behavior of biofilms, slimy colonies of bacteria involved in most human infectious diseases.
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Surgery in patients with rheumatoid arthritis is often too little, too late (6/29/2009)Two University of Michigan studies supported by the National Institutes of Health may bridge the gap between rheumatologists and hand surgeons as they work toward the common goal of improving the quality of life for patients with rheumatoid arthritis. Meet the expert: Kevin C. Chung, M.D., M.S.
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Event to teach the Pathway to a Healthy Colon (6/29/2009)Colorectal cancer screening can prevent more deaths than breast or prostate cancer screening can, yet colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, and the third most common cancer in African-Americans. Meet the expert: D. Kim Turgeon, M.D.
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U-M study finds voice box can be preserved, even with the largest cancers (6/25/2009)Some patients with large tumors on their larynx can preserve their speech by opting for chemotherapy and radiation over surgery to remove the voice box. A new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center found that a single round of chemotherapy could identify those patients most likely to benefit from this approach. Meet the expert: Francis Worden, M.D. |
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U.S. seniors "smarter" than their English peers---U-M study (6/25/2009)U.S. seniors performed significantly better than their counterparts in England on standard tests of memory and cognitive function, according to a new study.
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Local church to host cancer awareness event (6/23/2009)The Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ann Arbor will open its doors to the community on Saturday, June 27, for an educational event about cancer, put on by its Health and Wellness Ministry. Meet the expert: Andrew Chang, M.D.
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Simple steps are effective in stopping spread of flu symptoms (6/23/2009)Proper hand washing and proper use of hand sanitizers, covering coughs, staying home when sick are all great preventive measures.
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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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Antibiotics take toll on beneficial microbes in gut (6/18/2009)In mice, University of Michigan scientists have shown that two types of antibiotics can cause moderate to wide-ranging changes in the normally diverse, beneficial microbes in the gut. The findings have implications for minimizing antibiotic side effects of diarrhea in vulnerable patients, and for treating inflammatory bowel disease and Clostridium difficile, a serious hospital-based infection. Meet the expert: Vincent B. Young, M.D., Ph.D |
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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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Sleep treatments improve fatigue and tiredness (6/17/2009)A University of Michigan study answers the question that many rundown adults often ask themselves: "Why am I so tired?" Patients with complaints of fatigue, tiredness or lack of energy improved with nightly use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) or related devices that are often prescribed for those with obstructive sleep apnea. The new findings suggest that fatigue in addition to sleepiness can also be important reversible symptom of sleep apnea. Meet the expert: Ron Chervin, M.D., M.S. Director of the U-M Sleep Disorders Center
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Chemotherapy drug may improve appearance of aging skin (6/15/2009)The chemotherapy medication fluorouracil appears to reduce potentially precancerous skin patches and improve the appearance of sun-damaged skin, according to a report by U-M associate professor of dermatology Dana L. Sachs, M.D., in the June issue of Archives of Dermatology, one of the Journal of the American Medical Association/Archives journals. Meet the expert: Dana L. Sachs, M.D.
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African Americans have fewer colorectal cancer specialists available (6/15/2009)The higher the number of African Americans in a U.S. county, the lower the number of specialists who diagnose and treat colorectal cancer. That’s according to University of Michigan resident Awori J. Hayanga, M.D., M.P.H., who, with colleagues, analyzed data from the 2004 version of the Area Resource File, a nationwide database of health care, economic and demographic information. The database is derived from a variety of sources and comprises data from all 3,219 counties in the United States. Meet the expert: Awori Hayanga, M.D., M.P.H. |
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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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Study reports on factors linked to failure of corneal transplants (6/11/2009)Certain eye conditions appear to put patients at greater risk for having a failed cornea transplant, according the Cornea Donor Study (CDS), a multi-center clinical trial conducted by the National Eye Institute. The study concludes that patients with glaucoma and patients who had corneal swelling following an earlier cataract surgery were more likely to experience failure of the cornea transplant than were other patients in the study. Meet the expert: Alan Sugar, M.D. |
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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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Two U-M doctors awarded grants from Melanoma Research Alliance (6/9/2009)Two doctors at the University of Michigan were awarded research grants to address the gap in translational science in the study of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Learn more: MI-219 |
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Heart surgery no better than drugs for patients with Type 2 diabetes (6/8/2009)A landmark study shows bypass or angioplasty is no better than drug therapy in reducing deaths among patients with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The University of Michigan was one of 49 sites in the international study led by the University of Pittsburgh.
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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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U-M Breast Oncology Program benefits from televised fund-raiser (6/5/2009)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Breast Oncology Program was one of the beneficiaries of the 15th annual QVC Presents “FFANY Shoes on Sale” event during Breast Cancer Awareness Month last October. Learn more: U-M Breast Oncology Program
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Study gives clues to how adrenal cancer forms (6/4/2009)When telomeres -- the bits of DNA at the end of chromosomes -- become dysfunctional, it can trigger cancer, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found. The study was done in a mouse model that targeted the extremely rare adrenal cancer. Meet the expert: Tobias Else, M.D. |
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Lawrence receives radiation oncology award (6/2/2009)Theodore Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D., was awarded the 2009 Gold Medal from American Society for Radiation Oncology otherwise known as ASTRO. Lawrence is the Isadore Lampe Professor and Chair of Radiation Oncology at the University of Michigan Medical School. Meet the expert: Theodore Lawrence, M.D., Ph.D.
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Short-course radiotherapy effective for painful vertebral bone metastases (6/2/2009)A single high dose of radiotherapy is as effective in relieving the pain from vertebral bone metastases as 10 smaller treatments, according to new research led by a University of Michigan radiation oncologist. Meet the expert: David Howell, M.D.
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Why dishing does you good: U-M study (6/2/2009)A University of Michigan study has identified a likely reason: feeling emotionally close to a friend increases levels of the hormone progesterone, helping to boost well-being and reduce anxiety and stress.
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U-M researchers link pathway to breast cancer stem cells (6/1/2009)A gene well known to stop or suppress cancer plays a role in cancer stem cells, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. The researchers found that several pathways linked to the gene, called PTEN, also affected the growth of breast cancer stem cells. Meet the expert: Max S. Wicha, M.D. |
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Researchers find breast cancer gene that’s blocked by blood pressure drug (6/1/2009)Researchers have identified a gene that is overexpressed in up to 20 percent of breast cancers and that could be blocked in the lab by a currently available blood pressure drug, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Most common brain cancer may originate in neural stem cells (6/1/2009)University of Michigan scientists have found that a deficiency in a key tumor suppressor gene in the brain leads to the most common type of adult brain cancer. The study, conducted in mice that mimic human cancer, points the way to more effective future treatments and a way to screen for the disease early. Meet the expert: Yuan Zhu, Ph.D. |
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Zap! Wrinkles and sun spots be gone (6/1/2009)Americans annually spend billions of dollars undergoing various types of procedures to improve their appearance. Using laser treatment for skin imperfections in the past has had its challenges. Now, a University of Michigan expert talks about the most recent evolution of laser technology. Meet the expert: Jeffrey Orringer, M.D.
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U-M expert offers tips to choosing the correct athletic shoes (6/1/2009)Is it the cool style or the vibrant colors that should attract you to a shoe? Or is it the fit, function and structure of a shoe? A University of Michigan Athletic Training Clinical Specialist offers some tips to help us choose the right athletic shoe. Learn more: MedSport
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U-M researchers part of cancer dream team (5/28/2009)Two researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a “dream team” of scientists across the country to receive an $18 million grant to study targeted breast cancer therapies. Meet the expert: Max Wicha, M.D.
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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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State of Michigan is a national leader in life sciences despite recession (5/28/2009)As Michigan lost a quarter of its manufacturing jobs, Michigan’s University Research Corridor partners helped the state become a national life sciences leader, boosting the number of jobs 10.7 percent as average wages jumped 29 percent, according to a new analysis released Thursday.
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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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Sculpture memorializes U-M transplant team heroes on anniversary of crash (5/27/2009)Families, friends, and colleagues of the University of Michigan Health System transplant team that died two years ago while engaged in a life-saving mission will now have a permanent memorial in remembrance of their loved ones. Ann Arbor native and University of Michigan alumnus Douglas Hollis was commissioned to create a sculpture memorializing the team that died when their plane crashed into Lake Michigan June 4, 2007 after procuring organs for transplantation. Learn more: UMHS transplant team
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Study shows rare good news about aortic dissection (5/26/2009)Aortic dissection is often overlooked among patients who go to emergency rooms with sudden chest pain, but a study perfomed by an international team led by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center suggests a simple blood test can help with diagnosis. Meet the expert: Kim Eagle, M.D., director U-M Cardiovascular Center
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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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UMHHC wins top environmental award from Practice Greenhealth (5/21/2009)The University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers has been awarded the highest environmental achievement award presented by Practice Greenhealth, a national membership organization for health care facilities committed to environmentally responsible operations. Learn more: UMHS Environmental Stewardship
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U-M vascular surgeon volunteers to treat soldiers (5/20/2009)As Memorial Day approaches, and the nation recognizes the sacrifices of its military, John Rectenwald, M.D., leaves to treat soldiers injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Rectenwald, a U-M vascular surgeon, will volunteer May 23-June 7. He joins 51 other members of the Society of Vascular Surgery who are relieving the limited number of vascular surgeons in the military. Learn more: U-M Cardiovascular Center
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Doctors often miss whooping cough diagnosis in teens (5/19/2009)Doctors can do a better job of diagnosing whooping cough among teens, an age group with a growing incidence of the illness, according to a University of Michigan study. In a national study of primary care physicians, U-M researchers found that nearly 1 out of 7 physicians were not able to recognize whooping cough in a standardized adolescent case patient. The study will appear in an upcoming edition of Preventive Medicine. Meet the expert: Amanda Dempsey, M.D., Ph.D., MPH
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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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U-M purchase of former Pfizer facility nears completion, paving the way for research expansion (5/14/2009)Within weeks, the University of Michigan will take ownership of a 174-acre research campus that will provide a springboard for new discoveries, job creation and educational opportunity – and offer a wise investment for U-M’s future. Learn more: U-M Research Growth
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The D. Dan and Betty Kahn Foundation gift expands cardiovascular study (5/14/2009)A gift to the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center will establish the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Cardiovascular Medical Engineering Research Fund. It will support research in biomedicine and bioengineering, particularly research to treat irregular heartbeats, called arrythymia. To honor the donor, the auditorium at the BSRB will be named in honor of the Kahns. Learn more: U-M Cardiovascular Center
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Triglycerides implicated in diabetes nerve loss (5/14/2009)A common blood test for triglycerides – a well-known cardiovascular disease risk factor – may also for the first time allow doctors to predict which patients with diabetes are more likely to develop the serious, common complication of neuropathy. Results from a new study suggest that diabetes patients with neuropathy should control lipid counts as rigorously as they do glucose levels. Meet the expert: Eva L. Feldman, M.D., Ph.D., U-M neurologist and director of the Program for Neurology Research & Discovery |
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U-M Cardiovascular Center lays groundwork for pacemaker reuse in underserved countries (5/14/2009)Recycle your pacemaker? In U-M surveys reported Thursday at the Heart Rhythmn Society's Annual Scientic Sessions, patients and funeral directors say they'd be willing to donate pacemakers to patients who needed them. The U-M Cardiovascular Center is laying the groundwork to distribute used pacemakers to heart disease patients across the globe. Meet the expert: Kim Eagle, M.D., U-M cardiologist and director of the U-M Cardiovascular Center
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U-M hosts Cancer Survivors' Day Celebration June 7 (5/13/2009)With a theme of Becoming Lighthearted – Managing Stress and Change Through Humor, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will honor the nation’s 12 million cancer survivors at its 15th annual Cancer Survivors’ Day. This year’s event will take place on June 7 at Washtenaw Community College, Ann Arbor, Mich. Meet the expert: Izzy Gesell, M.S. Ed., C.S.P.
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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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U-M Medical School graduate to appear on radio quiz show (5/12/2009)Kevin Rosenberg graduated from the University of Michigan Medical School on May 8 and is expected to continue his medical training as an ophthalmology resident. But before heading to The New York Ear and Eye Infirmary for his residency, Rosenberg has a shot at beating out other medical school students to win the title of “Next Top Doc” and a $5,000 educational scholarship. Learn more: ReachMD XM Satellite Radio Channel 160
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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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29% of cancer studies report conflict of interest (5/11/2009)Nearly one-third of cancer research published in high-impact journals disclosed a conflict of interest, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil. |
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Enzyme on white blood cell surface reduces tissue damage in stroke (5/7/2009)A new line of research at the University of Michigan Health System shows the damage that occurs in the early hours after a blood clot has lodged in the brain can be blocked by an enzyme on the surface of white blood cells. These white blood cells are normally protective during emergencies such as cuts and infections, but their accumulation in the brain in stroke can be devastating.
Meet the expert: David J. Pinsky, M.D., U-M cardiologist and Taubman scholar
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’Swing for PAR’ golf tournament on June 15 benefits prostate cancer research at U-M (5/6/2009)The 9th Annual “Swing for PAR” Golf Tournament to benefit prostate cancer research and education at U-M Golf Course will be hold Monday, June 15, 2009 at the University of Michigan Golf Course, a private course recently restored to its original Alister MacKenzie design. Learn more: U-M Department of Urology
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Joseph Kolars is Senior Associate Dean for Education & Global Initiatives (5/5/2009)Joseph C. Kolars, M.D., begins his new position as the University of Michihgan Medical School's first Senior Associate Dean for Education and Global Initiatives on June 1, following the approval of the U-M Board of Regents. Kolars will serve as the medical school’s lead for the oversight and expansion of both its educational mission and its global initiatives.
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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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Cancer pain much worse among minorities (5/5/2009)The pain that can accompany cancer—both ongoing pain and short but sometimes violent bursts of pain—tends to be worse among non-whites than among white patients, researchers from the University of Michigan Health System have found. Meet the expert: Carmen Green, M.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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Seniors should watch for drug interactions when taking multiple medications (5/4/2009)Interactions between prescription medications and over-the-counter medications are somewhat common. A University of Michigan pharmacist discusses what can be done to avoid unwanted side effects. Meet the expert: Tami Remington, Pharm.D.
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Women more likely to experience non-traditional stroke symptoms (5/4/2009)Each year 800,000 Americans have a stroke and it's the third leading cause of death in the United States. But University of Michigan researchers have found that women's stroke symptoms are different than men, and not recognizing these differences could cost women treatment options. Meet the expert: Lynda Lisabeth, Ph.D., MPH
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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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U-M head football coach to lead June 13 Women's Football Academy (4/30/2009)Every Saturday during football season, Michigan fans come to Ann Arbor ready to hail to the victors and support the Wolverines. On Saturday, June 13, 500 women will get their own moment on the field when University of Michigan head football coach Rich Rodriguez and the U-M coaching staff donate their time for the annual Women’s Football Academy. Learn more: 2009 Women's Football Academy
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U-M responds to swine flu outbreak (4/30/2009)University of Michigan President Mary Sue Coleman called for a temporary suspension of all university-sponsored travel to Mexico, pending further developments in the outbreak of swine flu in the United States and abroad.
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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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Clinical study reinforces heart benefits of tart cherries (4/28/2009)The antioxidants that give cherries their red color make their way into the bloodstream, a new U-M study shows, and the increased antioxidant activity could be heart healthy. Previous animal studies showed a cherry-enriched diet helped lower blood pressure and body weight. Meet the expert: Sara Warber, M.D., co-director of University of Michigan Integrative Medicine
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University of Michigan experts available to discuss swine flu (4/27/2009)The University of Michigan School of Public Health and the U-M Health System have several experts available to discuss various aspects of the recent swine flu outbreak, including disease transmission, nonpharmaceutical interventions, antiviral resistance, quarantine, viruses and trauma.
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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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U-M Cancer Center names Gruber to head prevention program (4/24/2009)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center has named molecular genetics researcher and public health scientist Stephen Gruber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H., as the center’s new associate director of Cancer Prevention and Control. Meet the expert: Stephen B. Gruber, M.D., Ph.D., M.P.H.
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Benefit of grapes may be more than skin deep, U-M animal study finds (4/23/2009)Research by the University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center shows antioxidant-rich grapes reduced cardiovascular risks by altering cellular activity.
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Hospital personnel and cultures hamper efforts to enhance safety, U-M study finds (4/22/2009)Hospital personnel and organizational cultures can hinder efforts to avert deadly and preventable infections acquired at hospitals, U-M study shows. Study finds that several factors improved efforts to enhance safety, including identifying champions for change, providing data to frontline clinicians and redesigning processes. Meet the expert: Sanjay Saint, M.D., MPH |
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New imaging analysis predicts brain tumor survival (4/20/2009)As early as one week after beginning treatment for brain tumors, a new imaging analysis method was able to predict which patients would live longer, researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have found. Meet the expert: Brian Ross, Ph.D. |
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Annual Quest for Breath Race to raise money for lung disease research (4/20/2009)The annual Quest for Breath Race and Family Event will take place on Sunday, April 26 at Gallup Park in Ann Arbor, with registration starting at 8:00 a.m. and the run/walk starting at 9:00 a.m. All proceeds from this event will go to benefit Pulmonary Fibrosis research at the University of Michigan Health System.
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Blueberries make their mark on cardiovascular and diabetes risks, U-M animal study finds (4/19/2009)Could eating blueberries held get rid of belly fat? And could a blueberry-enriched diet stem the conditions that lead to diabetes? A new University of Michigan Cardiovascular Center study suggests so. Meet the expert: Steven Bolling, M.D.
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Alzheimer's: New findings resolve long dispute about how the disease might kill brain cells (4/15/2009)For a decade, Alzheimer's disease researchers have been entrenched in debate about one of the mechanisms believed to be responsible for brain cell death and memory loss in the illness.
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Study Reports Success in Treating a Rare Retinal Disorder (4/13/2009)Patients with a rare, blinding eye disease saw their vision improve after treatment with drugs to suppress their immune systems, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. Because autoimmune retinopathy (AIR) is difficult to diagnose, the biggest challenge now is to find biologic markers that identify patients who can benefit from treatment. Meet the expert: John R. Heckenlively
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Protect your vocal health every day, U-M expert urges (4/13/2009)Every year on April 16, otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeons and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day. World Voice Day encourages men and women, young and old, to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits. The AmericanAcademy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) has sponsored the U.S. observance of World Voice Day since its inception in 2002. Meet the expert: Norman D. Hogikyan
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HHMI award lets U-M biochemist explore big ideas (4/9/2009)Ming Lei, an assistant professor of biological chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School, is one of 50 scientists at 33 institutions nationwide to receive the Institute’s new Early Career Scientist awards. Lei will receive full salary, benefits, and a research budget of $1.5 million from HHMI over the next six years.
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Deaf community has poor cancer prevention knowledge, U-M study finds (4/9/2009)Hearing loss is the country’s second most common disability affecting more than 28 million Americans. A recent study conducted in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan found that people with profound hearing loss have poor knowledge of recommended cancer prevention interventions. Meet the expert: Phillip Zazove, M.D.
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High-dose radiation improves lung cancer survival, U-M study finds (4/8/2009)Higher doses of radiation combined with chemotherapy improve survival in patients with stage III lung cancer, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Feng-Ming Kong, M.D., Ph.D. |
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U-M Health System installs three new high definition CT scanners (4/8/2009)The University of Michigan’s Department of Radiology now offers the latest in diagnostic computed tomography scanning technology to its patients with the installation of three Discovery CT 750 HD scanners – the first high definition, low dose CT imaging systems available from GE Healthcare. Meet the expert: Ella Kazerooni, M.D., M.S.
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More intense bladder cancer treatment does not improve survival, U-M study finds (4/7/2009)Despite enduring more invasive tests and medical procedures, patients who were treated aggressively for early stage bladder cancer had no better survival than patients who were treated less aggressively, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Brent Hollenbeck, M.D., M.S. |
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Gene therapy appears safe to regenerate gum tissue (4/7/2009)Scientists at the University of Michigan have developed a method of gene delivery that appears safe for regenerating tooth-supporting gum tissue—a discovery that assuages one of the biggest safety concerns surrounding gene therapy research and tissue engineering.
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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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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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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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Sleep problems may up suicide risk, U-M researcher finds (4/3/2009)Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may face an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, new research indicates. Meet the expert: Marcin Wojnar, M.D., Ph.D.
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Health choices predict cancer survival, U-M study finds (4/1/2009)Head and neck cancer patients who smoked, drank, didn’t exercise or didn’t eat enough fruit when they were diagnosed had worse survival outcomes than those with better health habits, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Sonia Duffy, Ph.D., R.N. |
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Shoppers to support organ transplant patients (4/1/2009)Whole Foods on Washtenaw Ave., in Ann Arbor, will donate five percent of April 2 proceeds to U-M Transplant Center and shoppers can sign up on the Michigan Donor Organ Registry Learn more: University of Michigan Transplant Center
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U-M hospitals rank among nation's finest in two surveys (3/31/2009)The U-M's hospitals have been ranked by two newly released major national surveys as among the top health care institutions in the United States – and U-M is the only Michigan hospital to make both lists. Both the Consumers’ Checkbook ranking, published last week by AARP The Magazine, and the Thomson/Reuters Top 100 Hospitals ranking, published this week in Modern Healthcare, cite U-M’s Hospitals and Health Centers for high-quality care. Learn more: AARP/Consumers' Checkbook rating
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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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LSI's Innovation Partnership targets deadly diseases through novel initiative (3/30/2009)Cancer, diabetes, strep infections and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's are the first targets of a novel University of Michigan program to shepherd promising biomedical discoveries from Life Sciences Institute labs to the marketplace.
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Life Sciences Orchestra closes 9th season with Beethoven's 9th Symphony (3/27/2009)For nine years, U-M doctors, scientists, nurses and others have come together to make music as the U-M Life Sciences Orchestra. Now, to close their ninth performance season, the LSO will tackle one of music’s greatest masterpieces: the Ninth Symphony of Ludwig van Beethoven.
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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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Bradford honored with National Physician of the Year Award (3/26/2009)Carol R. Bradford, M.D., FACS, professor and chair of Otolaryngology -Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical School, was recently awarded the Castle Connolly National Physician of the Year Award, which recognizes clinical excellence in medicine. Bradford was one of three recipients in the nation to receive the prestigious award. Meet the expert: Carol R. Bradford
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Signalling pathway gives clues to treating Tylenol toxicity (3/26/2009)Taking acetaminophen, commonly known by the brand name Tylenol, for a headache or arthritis, can create new problems if an overdose damages liver cells. Warning labels indicate taking more than the recommended dose may cause liver damage. Findings by researchers at the University of Michigan point to possible genetic control and treatment of liver damage and other tissue trauma.
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Statement on alleged morphine diversion (3/26/2009)The UMHS response to today's media coverage about an alleged diversion of morphine from a patient's intravenous drip bag.
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Myers honored with pathology service award (3/23/2009)Jeffery L. Myers, M.D., A. James French Professor of Diagnostic Pathology at the University of Michigan School of Medicine, was recently given The F.K. Mostofi Distinguished Service Award at the 98th United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP) in Boston. Meet the expert: Jeffery L. Myers, M.D.
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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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Ten genes identified in connection with sudden cardiac death (3/23/2009)Irregular heart rhythms are a common cause of sudden cardiac death or SCD, a condition that accounts for 450,000 deaths annually in the United States. Scientists are now closer to understanding what causes SCD and who it may strike, said Gonçalo Abecasis, associate professor of biostatistics at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
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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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Medical students learn residency posts during largest Match Day in history (3/19/2009)Any graduating medical student across the country can find out their residency match on their own today, but U-M students have the tradition of finding out as a group. Conducted by the National Resident Matching Program, the match is the system for aligning students with residency programs at U.S. teaching hospitals. With 29,890 participants, this is the largest Match Day in history.
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Agilent, U-M partner on research to attack prostate cancer using systems biology (3/18/2009)Agilent Technologies Inc. today announced its support of prostate cancer research by the University of Michigan’s Center for Translational Pathology through a grant of instruments and funding. The goal is to accelerate research to defeat the disease using a multidisciplinary systems biology approach. Learn more: Michigan Center for Translational Pathology
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Scientists closer to understanding how to control high blood sugar (3/18/2009)Scientists are closer to understanding which proteins help control blood sugar, or glucose, during and after exercise. This understanding could lead to new drug therapies or more effective exercise to prevent Type 2 diabetes and other health problems associated with having high blood sugar.
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March 31 presentation focuses on breast cancer screening (3/17/2009)On Tuesday, March 31, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center in partnership with the Ann Arbor Community Center and the Community Outreach Program will present a “Spotlight on Breast Cancer.” The presentation is taking place, as a part of the Women’s Health Series, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Community Center at 625 N. Main St., Ann Arbor. Meet the expert: Annette Joe, M.D.
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Are dangerous blood clots lurking in your legs? (3/13/2009)
Blood clots that form in the veins of the lower body strike more than a million people every year, most of them out of the blue. Doctors at the Cardiovascular Center are preparing to launch a new specialized Venous Disease Clinic for people with DVTs, or vein problems that might make them prone to DVTs. They’re also holding a free DVT screening 8 a.m.-4 p.m. March 20.
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March 17 event to focus on community engagement and breast cancer research (3/13/2009)The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) at theUniversity of Michigan Health System in collaboration with the Ann Arbor District Library will host a series of health research forums to address the need for community engagement in clinical research. The first event will take place Tuesday, March 17, from 6:30-9:00 p.m., at the Ann Arbor District Library at 343 S. Fifth Avenue, Ann Arbor. Meet the expert: Daniel F. Hayes, M.D.
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U-M transplant surgeon to direct Arbor Research Collaborative (3/13/2009)U-M transplant surgeon Robert Merion, M.D., has been named the director of the Arbor Research Collaborative on Health, an Ann Arbor-based center for projects focused on improving medical care throughout the world, especially in areas such as dialysis and organ transplant. U-M and Arbor Research (formerly the University Renal Research and Education Association) have long had close ties. Meet the expert: Robert Merion, M.D.
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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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March 16: Community blood, bone marrow, organ donor drive (3/11/2009)The University of Michigan Comprehensive Pediatric Sickle Cell Program and the Ann Arbor Community Center, along with the American Red Cross, will host a community blood, bone marrow and organ donor drive to commemorate Sickle Cell Awareness Month.
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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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U-M researchers ID gene involved in pancreatic cancer (3/2/2009)Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a gene that is overexpressed in 90 percent of pancreatic cancers, the most deadly type of cancer. Meet the expert: Diane Simeone, M.D. |
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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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Trauma training course will use simulators only (2/26/2009)After careful study, the University of Michigan Health System has decided to use only simulated models for the Advanced Trauma and Life Support courses conducted at the U-M Medical School.
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Number of fast-food restaurants associated with stroke risk (2/20/2009)Researchers at the University of Michigan have found that residents of neighborhoods with the highest number of fast-food restaurants had a 13 percent higher relative risk of suffering ischemic strokes than those living in areas with the lowest number of restaurants. Meet the expert: Lewis Morgenstern, M.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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Congressman Dingell to speak at U-M (2/13/2009)U.S. Rep. John Dingell has been asked to take the lead on crafting legislation that would provide health care coverage for all Americans. Dingell will speak Monday, Feb. 16, at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
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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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Second-hand smoke could cause dementia (2/12/2009)Exposure to second-hand smoke could increase the risk of developing dementia and other forms of cognitive impairment, according to research published today on British Medical Journal.
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Researchers discover metabolite linked to aggressive prostate cancer (2/11/2009)Researchers from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a panel of small molecules, or metabolites, that appear to indicate aggressive prostate cancer. The finding could lead to a simple test that would help doctors determine which prostate cancers are slow-growing and which require immediate, aggressive treatment. Meet the expert: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.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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National Depression on College Campuses conference at U-M March 18-19 (2/9/2009)Does a crisis have to occur in order for colleges and universities to allocate funding for detecting and treating students’ depression? That’s one of the fundamental questions that will be addressed during the seventh annual national Depression on College Campuses Conference, which will be held at the University of Michigan on March 18 and 19. Meet the expert: John Greden, M.D.
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Valentine's Day indulgences can be heart healthy (2/9/2009)Valentine’s Day can be a time of indulgence... chocolate, wine, romance. It turns out, many of those indulgences, if taken in moderation, can be good for your heart! A University of Michigan cardiac surgeon shares some advice on setting the mood for a heart-healthy Valentine’s Day! Meet the expert: Steven F. Bolling, M.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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Poor people suffer disproportionately from chronic infections (2/5/2009)Kids from low-income families are much more likely to suffer from serious infections such as herpes or hepatitis A than their counterparts in wealthier households.
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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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19% of women don’t receive recommended radiation after mastectomy (2/3/2009)One-fifth of women who should receive radiation after a mastectomy are not getting this potentially lifesaving treatment, according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Reshma Jagsi, M.D., D.Phil. |
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U-M Bone & Joint Center receives $175,000 grant (2/3/2009)New Bone & Joint Center fellowships will give U-M researchers the funding and tools to study what causes sports injuries and how to prevent them. Meet the expert: Ron Zernicke, Ph.D.
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Rare skin tumor behaves differently than melanoma (2/2/2009)U-M Health System researchers have learned that a type of skin tumor with many similarities to melanoma actually behaves quite differently. The finding could have implications on diagnosis and treatment of these skin tumors. Meet the expert: Mathew Ludgate, M.B.Ch.B.
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Feb. 15 women's basketball game to benefit Women's Health Program (2/2/2009)Proceeds from the University of Michigan women’s basketball team’s Feb. 15 “Pink Zone” game will benefit the Women’s Health Program at the U-M Health System.
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'Wake up' to the health risks of heavy snoring (2/2/2009)Heavy snoring can be far more than a nuisance. It can be a sign of obstructive sleep apnea and possibly heart disease. So ‘wake up’ to the possible health risks that heavy snoring may signal. Meet the expert: Melvyn Rubenfire, M.D.
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GI condition once thought rare is common in U.S. (2/2/2009)For people with celiac disease eating bread or pasta can lead to terrible GI pain and illness, and if left untreated can lead to cancer. Celiac disease use to be considered a rare disease, but is now thought to affect 1 percent of the population. Meet the expert: William D. Chey, M.D.
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Physics, math provide clues to unraveling cancer (1/30/2009)Biology exists in a physical world. That’s a fact cancer researchers are beginning to recognize as they look to include concepts of physics and mathematics in their efforts to understand how cancer develops -- and how to stop it. Meet the expert: Sofia Merajver, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Nursing team earns state retention award (1/29/2009)UMHS earned a Building Michigan's Healthcare Workforce Award for its evidence-based approach to celebrations and recognitions such as Nurses Week. The retention team of 18 nurses designed actitivies to boost morale and staff development such as educational bus trips, free online training, on-site credentialing reviews and dinners featuring prominent trendsetting speakers. Learn more: UMHS Nursing Recruitment and Retention
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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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Researchers discover protein necessary for common infection (1/26/2009)A common parasite that infects one in five Americans needs an escape hatch to do its damage to the brain, eyes and other organs, according to U-M researchers. In a new report, researchers describe the role of a protein responsible for allowing a protozoan parasite Toxoplasma gondii to escape its cell membranes and cause disease more rapidly. Learn more: Department of Microbiology & Immunology
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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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Two U-M cancer researchers share Damon Runyon Foundation award (1/22/2009)Life Sciences Institute researcher Dr. Ivan Maillard and Dr. Yi Zhang of the U-M Medical School will share a $450,000 Innovation Award from the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation.
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U-M professor receives prestigious Japan Prize for science, technology (1/20/2009)The Science and Technology Foundation of Japan has awarded David E. Kuhl, M.D., professor of radiology at the University of Michigan Medical School, the 2009 Japan Prize for technological integration of medical science and engineering. Meet the expert: David E. Kuhl, M.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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Most people support Alzheimer's research based on family consent (1/14/2009)A new study led by the University of Michigan Health System suggests that older Americans are very supportive of family surrogate-based research, and would support having their family members enroll them in research in case of future incapacity. Meet the expert: Scott Y. H. Kim, M.D., Ph.D.
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U-M Medical School research topped $301M, making top 10 in U.S. (1/13/2009)For the first time, U-M medical school has topped $300 million in awards from the National Institutes of Health, and reached the national top 10 among medical schools for NIH funding. The performance impacts not only medical care and what we know about human disease, but also the struggling regional economy.
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Researchers unravel protein’s role in lymphoma (1/13/2009)Using cancer cells that were originally isolated from an anaplastic large cell lymphoma patient, researchers have identified a novel regulatory mechanism in inflammatory signaling of immune cells that may prove beneficial in treating the disease. Meet the expert: Colin Duckett, Ph.D. |
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U-M researchers discover new genes that fuse in cancer (1/12/2009)Using new technologies that make it easier to sequence the human genome, researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a series of genes that become fused when their chromosomes trade places with each other. These recurrent gene fusions are thought to be the driving mechanism that causes certain cancers to develop. Meet the expert: Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D. |
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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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Carol Bradford, M.D., named new chair of Dept. of Otolaryngology (1/8/2009)The University of Michigan Medical School has appointed Carol R. Bradford, M.D., FACS, as the new chair of the Department of Otolaryngology beginning Jan. 1, pending Regental approval. Bradford specializes in head and neck cancers, including the removal of skin cancer and reconstructive surgery. Meet the expert: Carol R. Bradford, M.D.
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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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Protein's essential role in repairing damaged cells revealed (1/6/2009)University of Michigan researchers have discovered that a key protein in cells plays a critical role in not one, but two processes affecting the development of cancer.
Meet the expert: David Ferguson, M.D., Ph.D. |
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MICHR consolidates two of its MCRU performance sites (1/6/2009)Two Michigan Clinical Research Unit performance sites have consolidated and moved their facilities to the Cardiovascular Center, into newly designed space to provide enhanced support for clinical research. Meet the expert: John W. Wiley, M.D.
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Men's Fellowship Breakfast scheduled for Jan. 10 (1/5/2009)African American men are at a greater risk when it comes to battling cancer. On Saturday, Jan. 10, the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center will host a Men’s Fellowship Breakfast. The event will focus on the importance of diet, weight and exercise and its relation to cancer. Meet the expert: Derek Griffith, Ph. 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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Vets and depression: Returning from war to fight new battle (1/5/2009)With a suicide rate that is three times higher than that of the overall VA patient population, depression is a “very potent” risk factor for suicide among people receiving treatment for depression at the VA. Meet the expert: Marcia Valenstein, M.D.
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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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