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May 21, 2012
Trash beats take-back for medicine disposal, study suggests
Returning extra medicine to the pharmacy for disposal might not be worth the extra time, money or greenhouse gas emissions, according to a U-M study that is the first to look at the net effects of so called take-back programs.
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May 21, 2012
U-M researchers identify potential target for anthrax drug
Researchers at U-M have identified new targets for drugs that could potentially treat anthrax, the deadly infection caused by Bacillus anthracis. The team, led by David Sherman, a faculty member at the Life Sciences Institute and a professor in the departments of medicinal chemistry, chemistry, and microbiology and immunology, found a new way to block… -
May 21, 2012
Debra Kowich appointed interim general counsel
Debra A. Kowich, the associate general counsel who leads the public higher education practice group, has been named interim general counsel for the university, effective June 1. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Regents May 17. Kowich serves as the legal expert on questions regarding Michigan’s Freedom of Information Act and the state’s… -
May 21, 2012
Many U.S. families are underwater with debts
As the country emerges from the Great Recession, a substantial number of U.S. families are underwater — and not just with their mortgages. According to a new U-M report, about one out of every five U.S. households owe more on credit cards, medical bills, student loans and other noncollateralized debts than they have in savings… -
May 21, 2012
Religion a potent force for cooperation, conflict, research shows
Across history and cultures, religion increases trust within groups but also may increase conflict with other groups, according to an article in Science. “Moralizing gods, emerging over the last few millennia, have enabled large-scale cooperation and sociopolitical conquest even without war,” says U-M anthropologist Scott Atran, lead author of the article with Jeremy Ginges of… -
May 21, 2012
Accolades
Awards G. Lita Smith, a nurse practitioner in the Breast Care Center and nurse practitioner supervisor at the Comprehensive Cancer Center, recently was selected to receive the 2012 American Cancer Society Lane W. Adams Quality of Life Award for cancer caregiving. The award recognizes individuals who have made a difference through innovation, leadership and consistent… -
May 21, 2012
‘Fertilizing’ bone marrow helps answer why some cancers spread to bones
Researchers found that administering a common chemotherapy drug before bone tumors took root actually fertilized the bone marrow, enabling cancer cells, once introduced, to seed and grow more easily. The findings provide valuable insight as to why some cancers metastasize to bone, and eventually could result in new metastasis-prevention drugs, says Laurie McCauley, professor in… -
May 21, 2012
Record encourages participation in readership survey
As part of a major initiative to review and improve The University Record, we are inviting readers to share thoughts and opinions through a confidential survey. We want to know what you think about the Record, the Record Update and associated online publications. The survey, which is administered by Maguire Associates, will remain open through June 17.
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May 21, 2012
Tauber study a wake-up call for manufacturing
A recent uptick in U.S. manufacturing has optimists hoping a lost decade that saw steep employment drops in the sector is coming to an end. Productivity is up, a relatively cheap dollar is boosting exports, and the wage gap between the United States and China is shrinking. Some companies are repatriating operations from overseas. But… -
May 21, 2012
Tony England named interim dean of CECS at UM-Dearborn
UM-Dearborn recently announced a transition in leadership of its College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) with Tony England joining the college as interim dean. England’s two-year appointment began May 1 and was approved by the Board of Regents on April 19. Outgoing dean Subrata Sengupta rejoined the CECS faculty. “Tony England is an innovative…
