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June 8, 2015
Nicholas Valentino, professor of political science and communication studies, was quoted in a story about New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s unpopularity with white voters.
The Wall Street Journal -
June 8, 2015
In his new book, Carl Schneider, professor of law and internal medicine, says that the institutional review boards system in human-subject research “makes unreliable decisions because it is lawless and unaccountable, because its organization, procedures, membership and imperialism are so inappropriate. The problem is not regulation, it is bad regulation.”
Inside Higher Ed -
June 8, 2015
Jerry Davis, professor of management and organizations, and sociology, said that young entrepreneurs are better off launching a tech startup in Detroit than in Silicon Valley.
National Public Radio -
June 7, 2015
“Actually, though it seems intuitive, the evidence for screening for type 2 diabetes is really not strong,” said Dr. William Herman, professor of internal medicine and epidemiology.
Reuters -
June 7, 2015
Andy Hoffman, professor of management and organizations, and natural resources and environment, questioned whether demands by companies for restitution from disruptive protestors will backfire: “This tactic could embolden more people to hate this company even more and go after them even stronger.”
National Public Radio -
June 7, 2015
“These officials have a political role and it is important for them to have the latitude to fulfill their responsibility,” said Len Niehoff, adjunct professor of law, regarding court-ordered private negotiations between Detroit-area government officials to finalize a regional water authority agreement.
The Detroit News -
June 4, 2015
Utibe Effiong, writer-in-residence at the U-M Risk Science Center, penned a column on the controversy surrounding the issue of health risks from the use of mobile phones in Nigeria.
The World Post -
June 4, 2015
If the bar for winning a case in “vaccine court” — a no-fault alternative to civil court — were any lower, people would be compensated for injuries that do not appear to have been caused by a vaccine, says Anna Kirkland, associate professor of women’s studies and political science.
National Public Radio -
June 4, 2015
Dr. Renee Wayne Pinsky, assistant professor of radiology, was quoted in a story about a new state law requiring women with dense breast tissue — the sort that can hide potentially deadly tumors from routine mammograms — must be notified in writing and encouraged to consider additional tests.
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June 3, 2015
In congressional testimony about physician use of electronic health records, Julia Adler-Milstein, assistant professor of information and health management and policy, said, “Why do some do so well with technology while others struggle? The answers are not as simple as age or tech savviness. It’s likely much more about how the IT is used, and the context in which it is used.”
Forbes
