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July 22, 2013
Study lays groundwork for norovirus anti-viral treatments
An animal model of the human norovirus created at the U-M Health System lays the groundwork for understanding the biology of the pesky virus and developing antiviral drug treatment. Well-known as the virus that impacts cruise ship vacations, norovirus leads to misery on land, too. The virus spreads quickly from person to person in any… -
July 22, 2013
Coleman to recognize Detroit interns at event
Mariama Nagbe started an empowerment dance program for at-risk youth in Detroit’s Delray neighborhood. She is among 200 U-M Detroit interns who have accepted President Mary Sue Coleman’s invitation to a 5:30-7:30 p.m. reception Tuesday, at the m@dison building, 1555 Broadway St., off of Grand Circus Park in Detroit. The purpose is to recognize the work of U-M interns in Detroit.
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July 22, 2013
Electronic health records slow the rise of healthcare costs
Use of electronic health records can reduce the costs of outpatient care by roughly 3 percent, compared to relying on traditional paper records. That’s according to a new study from U-M that examined more than four years of healthcare cost data in nine communities. The “outpatient care” category in the study included the costs of… -
July 8, 2013
UMHS issues report on local community health needs, plan to address them
A new report issued by the U-M Health System shows the most pressing health needs of the local community, and lays out a plan for UMHS to help address them through a broad range of local initiatives. The new Community Health Needs Assessment and Implementation Plan, available at umhealth.me/CHNA13, helps UMHS fulfill the requirements of… -
July 8, 2013
MHealthy suggests people who sit for 60 should move for three
Many of us are sedentary at our work stations for hours at a time. Research suggests that sitting for long periods of time can contribute to higher risk for diabetes, obesity, heart attack and even cancer. If you find yourself sitting at your desk, in a meeting or at home for hours at a time,… -
July 8, 2013
Obituary
James C. Snyder Professor Emeritus James C. Snyder, who served as interim dean of the Taubman College of Achitecture and Urban Planning from 1997-98, died June 24 at the age of 73 after an 18-year battle with cancer. Snyder taught at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee before joining U-M in… -
July 8, 2013
Mimicking venomous snakes: untangling the history of deceptive coloration
Red on yellow, kill a fellow. Red on black, friend of Jack. That folk rhyme is supposed to help people distinguish venomous coral snakes from several non-venomous “mimics,” animals that discourage predators by deceptively imitating a dangerous species. An adult ground snake from Cochise County, Arizona. Adult ground snakes grow to a length of about… -
July 8, 2013
Subconscious prejudice does not influence white opinion about Obama
A subconscious prejudice against blacks may not have an effect on how whites feel about President Obama or policies intended to benefit blacks, a new study indicates. “These findings differ from previous research, which suggested that subconscious negative attitudes toward blacks — also referred to as “implicit prejudice” — eroded the white vote for Obama… -
July 8, 2013
Love of ceramics inspired career in dentistry
Photo by Eric Bronson, Michigan Photography. When the Ann Arbor Art Fair returns July 17-20, Dr. Stephen Stefanac will be back behind a potter’s wheel, his hands forming wet clay, showing kids and adults how pots are made. “I have a lot of fun with that. I really want to educate people about the process,”… -
July 8, 2013
Fathers can help sons avoid trouble, even if they aren’t under the same roof
Dads who don’t live with their sons still can steer them away from risky behaviors, even if they reside in communities of high crime and poverty. New research from the School of Public Health measured the impact of a federally funded program called Fathers and Sons, which strives to improve the parenting confidence and skills…
