October 7, 2016
The Broader Lessons of the EpiPen Debacle
The firestorm of controversy surrounding the epinephrine auto-injector’s rising prices raises additional issues about the U.S. pharma market.
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October 6, 2016
CDC taps U-M researchers for major effort to fight “superbug” bacteria through research
$1.5 million in grants will fund U-M Medical School work to develop better tests and prevention strategies for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
September 16, 2016
Shortages of Technetium, Used in Stress Tests, May Harm Heart Patients
As supply problems for the key element loom, a study of a recent shortage suggests patients will be more likely to receive riskier and more expensive tests.
September 8, 2016
Why Does Dying Cost More for People of Color?
Medicare pays thousands more for the end-of-life care of black and Hispanic people than for whites. A new study tries to find out why.
August 9, 2016
CORE Set to Improve Patient Accessibility
“The CORE project is one of many initiatives at UMHS we are working on to improve patient access,” said Connie Standiford, MD, professor of internal medicine and a key member of the team implementing CORE at U-M.
August 2, 2016
U-M Hospitals/Health Centers Ranked No. 18 in U.S.
July 21, 2016
U-M Joins Low-Risk TAVR Study
“The trial is designed to assess the safety and performance of a new approach to aortic valve replacement,” says G. Michael Deeb, M.D. , the Herbert Sloan Collegiate Professor of Surgery and principal investigator for the trial at U-M.
July 18, 2016
Discovery of Gut Bacteria in Critically Ill Lungs May Change ICU Care
The presence of bacteria in an unexpected place suggests that a vicious cycle of inflammation and microbiome disruption may influence illnesses such as sepsis and acute lung failure.
June 17, 2016
UMHS Reports Strong Financial Results and Growth
The University of Michigan Health System reported positive fiscal year-end results today, with an anticipated 4.2 percent ($129 million) operating margin on budgeted operating revenues of $3.1 billion for the U-M Hospitals, Health Centers , and Medical Group.
June 9, 2016
Dr. Sanjay Saint's TED Talk "Talk to the Hand........Hygiene"
In his TED talk, Dr. Saint discusses the deadly nature of many hospital-acquired infections and how they can often be prevented with simple hand washing techniques, a subject that continues to be an institutional priority at UMHS.
May 31, 2016
Endocrine Summit Invite Adds to UM-India Collaboration
Five US researchers, including Dr. Gary Hammer, Millie Schembechler professor of adrenal cancer and director, endocrine oncology program at the University of Michigan, were invited to serve as guest faculty at the recent Endocrine Summit in Mumbai, India.
May 23, 2016
Internal Medicine Certification & Recertification Board Review: July 11-15
The U-M Internal Medicine Certification & Recertification Board Review will take place July 11-15, 2016 at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth, Michigan. This course is for physicians preparing for the ABIM Certification or Recertification examination, and for physicians and other healthcare providers seeking an intensive review of internal
May 20, 2016
Dr. Anna Lok Earns Top Gastroenterology Honor
Anna S. Lok, MD, FRCP, AGAF, the Alice Lohrman Andrews Research Professor in Hepatology at the University of Michigan, will be honored Sunday by the American Gastroenterological Association for her pioneering work in liver diseases.
April 20, 2016
Dr. John Carethers Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Dr. Carethers is the John G. Searle Professor of Internal Medicine and chair of the Department of Internal Medicine at the Medical School.
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