Michigan Medicine
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April 5, 2020
U-M teams work to disinfect masks for medical personnel
Teams of U-M engineers are working to develop efficient, effective and scalable ways to disinfect N95 respirator masks for repeated use. The masks are needed to medical workers from COVID-19.
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April 2, 2020
Doctors discuss latest treatments, and rumors, for COVID-19
Although doctors describe potential therapeutic and treatment options that are being explored, they warn against seeking out these drugs on your own or trying other untested remedies.
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April 1, 2020
Aggressive social distancing may cut COVID-19 hospitalizations
Forecasting models from Michigan Medicine clinicians show aggressive social distancing could reduce the number of COVID-19 patients at U-M hospitals in early May by as much as 65 percent at peak.
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March 30, 2020
U-M professors coordinate international donation efforts
When Michigan Medicine called for donations of personal protective equipment, U-M professors of Chinese heritage were among the first to respond, leveraging donations of more than 36,000 items.
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March 20, 2020
Researchers, community donate protective gear to aid COVID-19 fight
U-M’s hospitals and clinics currently have the gear needed to protect themselves and others as they care for those with COVID-19. But Michigan Medicine is asking for donations now so supplies will be sufficient when needed.
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March 17, 2020
Michigan Medicine announces COVID-19 unit, new paid sick time for staff
Michigan Medicine has activated a 32-bed isolation unit and authorized an additional 120-hour PTO bank for staff who need to quarantine as a result of caring for confirmed COVID-19 patients.
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March 14, 2020
Michigan Medicine video Q&A about coronavirus
Michigan Medicine hosted a Facebook Live discussion about the COVID-19 coronavirus with Sandro Cinti, professor of internal medicine and one of U-M’s top infectious disease physicians.
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February 24, 2020
Drummer finds calling as new Michigan Medicine lead police officer
Theo Chalogianis, the first lead police officer embedded in the Michigan Medicine community, plays drums in a Greek band called Oneiro, Greek for “dream,” and has practiced aikido for 25 years.
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February 24, 2020
Obituary: Jeremiah G. Turcotte
Jeremiah (Jerry) G. Turcotte, professor emeritus of surgery, passed away Feb. 12 at age 87.
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February 17, 2020
Professor takes on global mission to improve CF treatment
Samya Nasr, director of the Cystic Fibrosis Center and a professor of pediatrics, is leading a team of volunteer staff and physicians dedicated to improving CF care around the world.
