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Spinal cord injury patients help U-M prevent diving injuries
An award-winning video Shattered Dreams, is promoted by the University of Michigans Department of Neurosurgery as part of an injury prevention effort.
Improving In Vitro Fertilization
How experts at U-M are improving in vitro fertilization.
Statins.mp3
A new study by the University of Michigan Medical School and Veterans Affairs Ann Arbor Healthcare System challenges the medical thinking that the lower the cholesterol, the better.
Vgift.mp3
A $15 million gift that will be used to build a new hospital, which will be named, the University of Michigan Von Voigtlander Women's Hospital, is discussed.
videogames.mp3
A discussion of video game violence and its effect on children.
UMHS receives $15 million for women's hospital
The University of Michigan Health System has received a $15 million gift from the Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation, the largest gift ever made to the Health System for women's health. It will support the construction of a new women's hospital.
violentmedia.mp3
A discussion of violent media and its effect on aggression in children.
New shoulder repair technique effective when standard procedures are not
The shoulder is the most commonly dislocated joint in the human body, occurring most often in young, athletic people.
eggallergy.mp3
Former Wolverine Charles Woodson gives $2 million to children's hospital
Charles Woodson, former University of Michigan football standout and 1997 Heisman trophy winner, has made a gift of $2 million to the new University of Michigan C.S. Mott Childrens Hospital and Womens Hospital.
h1n1warning.mp3
An overview of H1N1 is given, including symptoms, who is most at risk, who should get vaccinated, and how it can be prevented.
happilyhopeless.mp3
Most of us have been told at one time or another, "to never lose hope." This plea is particularly common when dealing with medical problems. But new UMHS research indicates that there may be a dark side to hope when dealing with chronic medical issues.
U-M Study: Chronically ill might be happier if they gave up hope
Most of us have been told at one time or another to never lose hope. This plea is particularly common when dealing with medical problems. But new UMHS research indicates that there may be a dark side to hope when dealing with chronic medical conditions
H1N1 (swine flu) update: What you need to know
The H1N1 virus will soon be all around us, adding an additional cause for concern this flu season. But what groups are considered most at-risk for complications from H1N1 virus and who should be vaccinated.
surgicalcomplications.mp3
Hospital mortality rates following in-patient surgery vary widely across the country. Previously, researchers attributed this to differing post-surgical complication rates at the highest mortality hospitals versus the lowest.
Port wine stains an easy fix
Three of every 1,000 children born has a port wine stain, which is made up of numerous dilated blood vessels in a localized part of the skin. They can occur anywhere on the body, but most patients who seek treatment have port wine stains on the face
portwinestain.mp3
New laser treatments for port wine stains are discussed, including how these treatments work, and the effect they have in lightening and removing port wine stains in the skin.
television.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Brad Bushman, Ph.D., regarding how television may affect aggression in children.
Coaches, Parents and Scientists Must Work Together to Prevent Injuries
The return of fall sports and youth athletes back on the field means millions of youngsters will experience an injury even before their sports season is officially over. Youth sports account for almost four million emergency room visits each year.
selfesteem.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Brad Bushman, Ph.D., regarding the quality of self-esteem in children.
mfitlegs.mp3
Leg exercises that increase fitness and strength in the muscles of the leg.
schoolsafety.mp3
A discussion of school bullying and violence is given, including the concerns of parents, how they can get involved, and how they can help to prevent it from happening to their child.
Schools failing when it comes to bullying, violence prevention
Providing a safe and secure environment is paramount in helping children to learn well in school. According to a new C.S. Mott Children's Hospital NPCH, many parents around the country are concerned about their school's ability to keep children safe.
MiHealth: Air Pollution and Heart Disease
One in three Americans suffer from hypertension, a significant health problem that can lead to cardiovascular disease, heart failure, stroke, diabetes and other life-threatening problems.
empathy.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Brad Bushman, Ph.D., regarding the quality of empathy in children.
healthyhealing.mp3
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.
U-M researchers discover therapeutic target for pulmonary fibrosis
More than 40,000 people die each year from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a condition with no effective treatment. Researchers at U-M have discovered a therapeutic target in mice that could lead to treatment for patients.
aggression.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Brad Bushman, Ph.D., regarding aggression across developmental stages, and how parents can address it at each stage.
2009_Top_10.mp3
For the second year in a row, childhood obesity is the biggest health problem for children in an annual nationwide survey conducted by the C.S. Mott Children¿s Hospital¿s National Poll on Children¿s Health.
specialneedssibling.mp3
Kyla Boyse speaks with Brenda Volling, Ph.D., regarding parenting siblings of a child with special needs.