Health & Medicine
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January 11, 2019
Some nose, throat bacteria make it less likely to get flu
Imagine taking a pill that would help you stave off the flu and potentially prevent secondary infections like pneumonia. Researchers at the University of Michigan hope they’ve taken the first step in a long road to make this a reality after they identified a cluster of nose and throat bacteria that made their hosts less likely to get the flu.
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December 6, 2018
Center for Discovery of New Medicines now Michigan Drug Discovery
In a reflection of the changing landscape for academic drug discovery at U-M, the Center for the Discovery of New Medicines will now be known as Michigan Drug Discovery.
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December 6, 2018
U-M continues planning for potential new adult inpatient hospital
Michigan Medicine will continue design and preconstruction planning for a potential new adult inpatient facility in Ann Arbor, following action by the Board of Regents.
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December 6, 2018
CDC to model U-M Medical Group hypertension program
High blood pressure causes a slew of health problems, and physicians, pharmacists and researchers are always seeking new ways to control it.
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December 4, 2018
Coulter Program seeks 2019 proposals for medical innovations
The U-M Coulter Translational Research Partnership Program is announcing its 2019 call for proposals. The submission deadline is Feb. 4.
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December 3, 2018
Most patients are not 100 percent honest with their doctors
Between 60 and 80 percent of people surveyed are not forthcoming with their doctors about information relevant to their health, according to a new study.
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November 16, 2018
Research website focuses on childhood firearm deaths, injuries
A federally funded national effort based at U-M is helping researchers, health care providers and others tackle the prevention of youth firearm injuries as a public health issue.
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November 16, 2018
Taubman Institute awards grants for interdisciplinary medical projects
The latest A. Alfred Taubman Medical Research Institute grants program recently announced its first two $1 million-grant recipients, supporting interdisciplinary research related to the immune system.
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November 12, 2018
New mental health campaign aims for compassion, hope and community
Three U-M counseling offices have joined together to develop a new campaign supporting mental health awareness and access for faculty, staff and students.
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November 9, 2018
Email program offers weekly support for mindful holiday drinking
Faculty, staff and retirees looking for tips and guidance on how to be more mindful of their drinking choices during the holidays can sign up for weekly emails from MHealthy’s Alcohol Management Program.
