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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. Read more... |
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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. Learn more:
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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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