June 23, 2008
See a demonstration of the parachutist’s landing style > Senior citizens could reduce their risk of hip fracture by nearly 70 percent if they learn to fall like skydivers, research suggests. In the first study to examine the effectiveness of different sideways fall strategies, computer simulations showed that the parachutist’s landing method best reduces hip…
June 23, 2008
An adolescent’s sexual behavior — or lack thereof — should not determine whether or not she gets vaccinated against the human papillomavirus to protect against future HPV infection, say researchers at the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital’s Child Health Evaluation and Research (CHEAR) Unit. The study, set to appear in the July issue of the journal…
June 23, 2008
While opponents contend that dropping the minimum legal drinking age from 21 to 18 or 19 will lead to more alcohol-related teen traffic deaths in those affected states, research shows lowering the age requirement will cause fatal crash rates to increase in neighboring states, as well. Eighteen- and 19-year-old drivers who live in another state…
June 23, 2008
Late-life remarriage complicates caring for an ailing spouse, according to a researcher who is conducting one of the first known studies to focus on the challenges facing older remarried caregivers — a growing segment of the older U.S. population. “Caring for an aging spouse is extremely difficult under the best of circumstances,” says Carey Wexler…
June 23, 2008
Nearly one-in-10 obstetricians has considered giving up obstetric practice because of the emotional toll of stillbirths and infant deaths, a study finds. Three-quarters of the 804 obstetricians who responded to a survey by researchers at the U-M Health System reported that the experience took a large emotional toll on them personally. “Our survey reveals that…
June 23, 2008
As the fall elections draw near, a new research project is probing the values behind Americans’ political decisions. The project Web site www.ourvalues.org provides visitors with a chance to weigh in on a changing array of hot-button issues from polygamy to patriotism to same-sex marriage. Public comments and responses to poll questions on the site…
June 23, 2008
Several “Housekeeping” revisions are proposed to the Regents Bylaws. A pdf of the proposed changes is available at www.ur.umich.edu/0708/Jun23_08/img/080623_bylaw.pdf. Those wishing to comment on the suggested changes should do so by July 7 via e-mail to
[email protected].
Among works by School of Art & Design (A&D) alumni on display July 11-Aug. 8 at Work •Ann Arbor and the Slusser Gallery on North Campus are, top, Donella Reese Vogel: “Japanese Parasol,” oil on canvas; and Sue Holdaway-Heys: “Tuscan Village,” art quilt. Photography, clay and other works in varied media by more than 200…
June 23, 2008
Connecting 2008: the Second Annual A&D Alumni Exhibition presents a range of art produced by School of Art & Design alumni in a show that coincides with the original 49th Ann Arbor Street Art Fair and its three sister fairs. To kick off art fair week, U-M and several area businesses are sponsoring the Fourth…
June 23, 2008
In 1914, the bequest of former Regent Levi Barbour established a scholarship program for Asian women to study academic disciplines and professions critical to the development of their native lands. Shown are the 1938-39 Barbour Scholars. The photo is part of “A Cosmopolitan Tradition: International Students at the University of Michigan Since 1847” at the…
