Hospitals’ cardiac arrest incidence and survival rates go hand in hand
Measuring hospitals’ cardiac arrest survival rates may be a first step towards reducing cardiac arrest deaths
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Pediatricians need new approach to emphasize the importance of child health research
In an editorial published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, a U-M pediatrician argues that saying “children are not small adults” disconnects child and adult health concerns and initiatives, when children’s and adults’ health are inseparable.
U-M gastroenterologists earn nation’s top awards for care, leadership
AGA presents Chung Owyang, M.D., with its highest honor for lifelong achievement, Grace H. Elta, M.D. is distinguished clinician
Beloved doctor, medical educator killed in crash
On Saturday, May 18, U-M primary care physician and medical educator Steven E. Gradwohl, M.D., died following a car accident on Interstate 94. A comment form is available for those wishing to share thoughts and memories of him.
Commonly used catheters double risk of blood clots in ICU and cancer patients
Study sheds light on blood clot risks tied to certain catheters.
One in ten teens using “study drugs,” but parents aren't paying attention
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a “study drug” – a prescription stimulant or amphetamine – to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug.
Former U-M football stars host celebrity gala and golf tournament to benefit U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital
The 7th Annual Champions for Children’s Hearts celebrity gala and golf tournament – presented by Delta Airlines and Lexus of Ann Arbor and hosted by Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson and Charles Woodson -- is Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19.
What impacts whether African Americans call 9-1-1 immediately for stroke symptoms?
University of Michigan stroke specialists examine new approach to saving lives and reducing disability in the African American community.
Out of sync with the world: Brain study shows body clocks of depressed people are altered at cell level
Every cell in our bodies runs on a 24-hour clock, tuned to the night-day, light-dark cycles that have ruled us since the dawn of humanity. But new U-M led research shows that the clock may be broken in the brains of people with depression -- even at the level of the gene activity inside their brain cells.
Most Michigan parents, grandparents prefer research hospitals for pediatric care
Four out of five parents and grandparents in Michigan say they’d rather take children to a hospital that does medical research for children than one that does not, according to a new poll from the University of Michigan.
