U-M expands children’s health research with new gift
gift from University of Michigan alumni Susan and Paul Meister will expand the university’s impact on children’s health research. The Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Center at Michigan Medicine will now be known as the Susan B. Meister Child Health Evaluation and Research Center in honor of Dr. Meister, a respected health care policy expert.
U-M cancer researcher awarded $6.5M Outstanding Investigator Award to explore precision oncology
A new grant to University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center member Arul Chinnaiyan, M.D., Ph.D., will provide long-term support to increase understanding of genetic markers of cancer to leverage targeted treatments.
Doctors for humanity: U-M Medical School introduces new pledge for new medical students
On Sunday, the newest students will arrive at one of the nation’s oldest medical schools, and don the white coats that mark the start of their journey toward becoming physicians. A new element awaits this year’s class of 169 incoming University of Michigan Medical School students during the annual White Coat Ceremony: a new oath that focuses on the elements of “humanism” that can get lost in modern medicine.
Rogel Cancer Center awarded $33.4M from NCI
The National Cancer Institute has awarded the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center a grant worth $33.4 million over five years. At the same time, the center’s designation as a “comprehensive cancer center” was renewed.
Desperately ill patients will get better access to experimental treatments through new effort
Patients fighting life-threatening illnesses who have run out of conventional options will get a chance to try some of the most cutting-edge treatments available, through a national effort that just received nearly $4.8 million in funding from the federal government.
165 future leaders of medicine graduate from U-M Medical School
As they start across the stage of the University of Michigan’s historic Hill Auditorium this afternoon, 165 future health care leaders will be students. But when they step off the stage, they’ll be physicians. The 168th graduating class of the U-M Medical School will receive their diplomas in a commencement ceremony capped by an address from the 19th Surgeon General of the United States, Vivek Murthy, MD, MBA.
More isn’t always better when it comes to health care, older Americans say – but many see mismatch in need & use
Doctors and older patients may disagree more often than either of them suspects about whether a particular medical test or medicine is truly necessary, according to findings from a new poll of Americans over age 50.
U-M launches new Precision Health research initiative
The University of Michigan has launched a new initiative to harness campus-wide research aimed at finding personalized solutions to improve the health and wellness of individuals and communities.
Older Americans don’t get – or seek – enough help from doctors and pharmacists on drug costs, poll finds
The majority of Americans over age 50 take two or more prescription medicines to prevent or treat health problems, and many of them say the cost weighs on their budget, a new U-M/AARP poll finds. But many older adults aren’t getting – or asking for – as much help as they could from their doctors and pharmacists to find lower-cost options, the new data reveal.
Pierre Coulombe, Ph.D. to lead U-M Department of Cell & Developmental Biology
One of the oldest departments at the University of Michigan is about to get a new leader, with the appointment of Pierre A. Coulombe, Ph.D., to lead the Department of Cell and Developmental Biology in the Medical School.
With $58M grant, U-M researchers will push research and health care forward with community's help
U-M has received a $58 million grant to help innovative health-related ideas and discoveries move forward, with Michiganders of all ages and backgrounds as partners.
Auto pioneer’s family helps U-M turn tragedy into discovery with promise to match donations up to $5M
A new $5 million challenge gift to U-M's bipolar disorder research program aims to boost scientific understanding of a mental illness -- and honor the legacy of an automotive pioneer who battled it.
U-M Medical School again ranks among the top 10
The University of Michigan Medical School moved up two notches on the 2018 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools” rankings and continues to be one of the country's best training grounds for future physicians.
1 in 4 ER visits for eye problems aren’t actually emergencies, study finds
Pinkeye isn’t a medical emergency. Neither is a puffy eyelid. But a new study finds that nearly one in four people who seek emergency care for eye problems have those mild conditions, and recommends ways to help those patients get the right level of care.
Use of multiple brain-affecting drugs is rising among seniors, despite risks, U-M research finds
The number of older Americans who take three or more medicines that affect their brains has more than doubled in just a decade, a new study finds. The sharpest rise occurred in seniors living in rural areas.
Diabetes in your DNA? Scientists zero in on the genetic signature of risk
Why do some people get Type 2 diabetes, while others who live the same lifestyle never do? For decades, scientists have tried to solve this mystery -- and new research gets them closer to doing so.
Over $2 million in funding announced for biomedical innovations across the State of Michigan
From an innovative coating for joint replacements, to a promising drug for the painful inflammatory disease scleroderma, 11 new biomedical ideas that emerged from research across Michigan have just gotten funding that could help them make the leap from lab to patient care.
Where hospitals send surgery patients to heal matters a lot for health care costs, study finds
Thousands of times a day, doctors sign the hospital discharge papers for patients who have just had surgery. About half will get some sort of post-surgery care. But a new U-M study finds huge variation in where they end up, depending on where they had their operation. And that variation in turn leads to huge differences in how much their care costs.
New name for University of Michigan academic medical center: Michigan Medicine
Michigan Medicine is the new name of the University of Michigan’s academic medical center, a change that better reflects our three-part mission of patient care, education and research.
What do health plan deductibles really mean for people with chronic illness? New study takes a look
For tens of millions of Americans, the start of a new year means the counter has gone back to zero on their health insurance deductible. If they need health care, they’ll pay for some of it out of their own pockets before their insurance takes over. As insurance plans with deductibles grow in popularity, a new study takes a national look at what those plans mean for people with common chronic health conditions.
Medicaid expansion boosts Michigan’s economy and will more than pay for itself, U-M study finds
Michigan’s expansion of Medicaid health insurance coverage has boosted the state’s economy and budget, and will continue to do so for at least the next five years, according to a new U-M study.
Medical school “minors” gain momentum, study finds
A growing number of medical schools offer programs that allow medical students to focus on a particular topic, in addition to their medical studies. A U-M study of the issue, and survey of its own students, may help guide other schools.
Military health system will test U-M-developed concept under newly signed defense bill
A health care reform idea originated by University of Michigan faculty will get a major test among members of the nation’s military and their families, thanks to a provision in the national defense spending bill signed by President Obama Friday.
How does the amniotic sac form? U-M team uses stem cells to study earliest stages
For the first time, human stem cells have been coaxed to begin to form amniotic sac tissue in a laboratory-based model mimicking the wall of the uterus. The method could lead to a more complete understanding of early human development and the mechanisms behind infertility and early pregnancy loss. It could also enable the production of better wound dressings.
Study shows need for improved, stable eye screening of premature babies
National survey by Kellogg Eye Center and C.S. Mott Children's Hospital reveals rising challenge to provide eye care for premature babies close to home.
New federal grant: A win-win for science education at three Michigan higher education institutions
Through a new five-year federal grant totaling $3.64 million, associate's degree students at two metro Detroit colleges and posdoctoral fellows from the Medical School will come together for science and engineering education.
A missed app-ortunity: Study finds few mobile health apps help patients who need them most
The smartphones that nearly all Americans carry could transform how people manage their health, especially for those with complex health needs. But a new study suggests app makers are falling short when it comes to actually serving those who could get the most benefit from mobile health apps.