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Five things you should know about stem cell research (10/13/2008)Michigan voters soon will decide whether to change a Michigan law that currently restricts research using embryonic stem cells. And U-M scientists want to make sure voters are well-informed on this issue before heading to the polls on Nov. 4. Read more... |
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Two Medical School faculty elected to Institute of Medicine (10/13/2008)The Institute of Medicine announced today the election of 65 new members, including University of Michigan Medical School faculty members Howard Markel, M.D., Ph.D, director of the Center for the History of Medicine, and Juanita Merchant, M.D., Ph.D., professor of internal medicine and of molecular and integrative physiology.
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Women's health event focuses on infertility (10/13/2008)Among couples trying to become pregnant today, 15 percent will not be able to conceive within one year. All women and men who have questions or concerns about fertility issues are invited to attend an event at the University of Michigan Health System about the diagnosis and treatment of fertility problems. Meet the expert: Senait Fisseha, M.D., J.D.
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Who will voters pick to tackle nation's health care problems? (10/13/2008)According to a report released today by the U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health, the majority of likely voters polled selected Barack Obama as their top presidential pick to handle the country’s biggest health care issues, including the high cost of health insurance, and the millions of U.S. adults and children without insurance. Meet the expert: Matthew M. Davis, M.D. Learn more:
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month story ideas (10/9/2008)This year, an estimated 182,460 women will hear their doctors say, “You have breast cancer.” More than 40,000 women will die from the disease. As October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are some of the hot topics in breast cancer research and patient care from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center. Meet the expert: Lisa Newman, M.D., M.P.H. Learn more:
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Fire safety is a key lesson for college students, U-M experts warn (10/9/2008)One place that may be overlooked during this week's National Fire Prevention Week is the college student’s off-campus home. But experts from the U-M Trauma Burn Center say that there are many simple things that college students living in houses and apartments can do to protect themselves. Meet the expert: Karla Klas, RN Learn more:
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