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Does a Hospital’s ‘Safety Culture’ Reduce Risky Infections?
U-M researchers question whether patient safety surveys actually measure how well a hospital is keeping patients safe. Learn more on patient safety culture.
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Hands-Only CPR: The Michigan Way
How to perform compression only (hands only) CPR with our CPR training video! Help celebrate National CPR and AED Awareness Week by learning how to save a life.
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5 Questions with a Diabetes Physician Who Has Type 1
University of Michigan endocrinologist who has type 1 diabetes answers questions about becoming a doctor and living with the disease. Read the full interview.
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Doctors Unleash New Weapon to Fight Pediatric Neuroblastoma
Pediatric neuroblastoma treatment has been revolutionized by combining immunotherapy & chemotherapy. Learn more about treating this devastating childhood disease.
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Training the Brains That Explore the Brain
A panel of neuroscientists says action is needed to drive research on brain-based disease and behavior while helping young neuroscientists prepare for careers in academia, industry and beyond.
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Opioids: When the Harms Outweigh the Benefits
Opioid abuse is in the spotlight following Prince’s death and the CDC declaring pain pill addiction an epidemic. Here is more on pain pill abuse in the US.
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Integrative Therapies in Cancer Care: What the Research Tells Us
Complementary and integrative cancer treatments often lack scientific evidence to back up their use. Learn more about new research that might be changing that.
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New Ultrasonic Therapy Obliterates Tissue Without Physical Contact
A University of Michigan developed technology allows for the removal of tissue without incisions. Here's how histotripsy could revolutionize surgical procedures.
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6 Strategies to Help Women Stop Insomnia
Women are twice as likely to report insomnia as men. But there are things men and women can do to cure insomnia. Here's tips to learn how to deal with insomnia.
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Getting a Second Opinion on Adrenal Cancer
University of Michigan provides a remote second opinion program for those diagnosed with adrenal cancer. Find out more about the program and the cost.
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The Healing Function of Sweat Glands Declines with Age
Get information on a U-M study into the role of sweat glands in wound healing, which found that the healing function of sweat glands declines with age.
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What It Takes to Protect Hospital Patients from UTIs
Bladder Bundle combines protocols, checklists, and training to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals. See the results of the study.
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‘The Doctors Said I’m a Miracle’
A look at a positive prognosis for UMHS patient, Joseph Gingerich, who was treated for ischemic stroke with new self expanding stent technology.
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How Diet Influences Mood and Mental Health
Can food affect your mood? An U-M assistant research professor explains why it is important to think of mental health in a broader way and focus on mood boosting foods.
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Is Cellphone Use Linked to Brain Tumors?
A University of Michigan neuro-oncologist discusses studies that show no link between cell phone use and increased risk of brain tumors. See his take.