Smart seniors' guide to flu season
(11/20/09)
Getting immunized against seasonal flu is the most important step most people over 50 should take this flu season. Older people who come down with flu-like symptoms should call their primary care physician promptly, because they may be priority candidates for antiviral drugs.
Full Press ReleaseStudy shows mixed results in comparing surgeries for infant heart defects
(11/17/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseU-M doctor hopes to get neurologists in the game of treating sport injuries
(10/12/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseWide awake: U-M gets national recognition for sleep science
(09/08/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseU-M report raises question about role of obesity in severe H1N1 infections
(07/16/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseSleep treatments improve fatigue and tiredness
(06/17/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseMaternal depression is associated with significant sleep disturbance in infants
(05/05/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseCancer pain much worse among minorities
(05/05/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseSeniors should watch for drug interactions when taking multiple medications
(05/04/09)
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.
Full Press ReleaseSleep problems may up suicide risk, U-M researcher finds
(04/03/09)
Adults who suffer chronic sleep problems may face an increased risk of suicidal behaviour, new research indicates.
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