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December 8, 2015
“That’s blatantly unconstitutional if it excludes U.S. citizens because they are Muslims. It’s ridiculous,” said Richard Friedman, professor of law, on Donald Trump’s proposal to bar all Muslims from entering the United States.
The Washington Post -
December 8, 2015
Janis Miller, associate professor of nursing and research associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology, says that some childbirth-related injuries are surprisingly like sports injuries, including the very long time they need to heal.
WBUR Boston -
December 8, 2015
Research by Dr. Robert Brook, professor of internal medicine, indicates that whenever Beijing’s infamous smog descends, giveaway signs of developing problems like insulin resistance and hypertension peak — providing concrete evidence that air quality drives changes to metabolism.
BBC -
December 8, 2015
Research by Chris Mendias, assistant professor of orthopaedic surgery, and molecular and integrative physiology; Jonathan Gumucio, doctoral candidate in molecular and integrative physiology; and Dr. Asheesh Bedi, associate professor of orthopaedic surgery, looks at the ability of human growth hormone to prevent muscle weakness and osteoarthritis in patients with ACL tears.
ESPN -
December 7, 2015
Reuven Avi-Yonah, professor of law, was quoted in an article about a lawsuit filed against mutual fund giant Vanguard for allegedly committing large-scale tax fraud.
Newsweek -
December 7, 2015
“So much compassion shuts down because we feel we cannot make a difference or don’t have the means to help. Yet, sometimes just being with others’ pain — looking at, rather than looking away, can be helpful in and of itself,” said Jane Dutton, professor of psychology and management and organizations.
The Washington Post -
December 7, 2015
A story about the impact of the severe flooding in Chennai, India, featured comments by Aswin Punathambekar, associate professor of communication studies; Puneet Manchanda, professor of marketing; Mayank Vikas, graduate student in natural resources and environment; and Dr. Matthew Boulton, professor of epidemiology, health management and policy, and internal medicine.
The Times of India -
December 6, 2015
Research by Kristin Seefeldt, assistant professor of public policy and social work, is cited throughout an article about how welfare reform has driven many low-income parents to depend more heavily on family and friends for food, child care and cash.
The Atlantic -
December 6, 2015
“We believe U-M is becoming the go-to place for housing independent filmmaking materials because of our dedication to providing hands-on learning opportunities with these materials to students and scholars,” said James Hilton, university librarian and dean of libraries and vice provost for digital education and innovation.
Crain's Detroit Business -
December 6, 2015
”The prevalence of overweight and obesity in pregnant women has reached epidemic levels. … Our findings highlight the importance of educating women about maintaining a healthy weight during pregnancy and reducing excess weight before becoming pregnant as a way to improve infant survival,” said Dr. Eduardo Villamor, professor of epidemiology and environmental health sciences.
The Telegraph (U.K.)
