Research
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May 5, 2016
Incentive rewards some hospitals whose quality doesn’t measure up
Incentives for hospitals that controlled spending have resulted in some poor performers receiving bonuses through a plan originally designed to improve quality, U-M research shows.
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May 3, 2016
Affection better than spanking in encouraging good behavior
Children who are spanked may become aggressive — not compassionate or caring, which is often the case when mothers use affection or guidance to correct a misbehavior, a new study found.
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May 2, 2016
Climate-adaptation plans long on ideas, short on details, priorities
A new study shows local communities are good at developing strategies to combat the harmful effects of climate change, but often fail to prioritize their goals or to provide implementation details.
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April 30, 2016
Sugar shock: Insulin costs tripled in 10 years, study finds
People with diabetes who rely on insulin have seen the cost of that drug triple in just a decade — even as doctors have prescribed higher doses to drive down their blood sugar levels.
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April 30, 2016
Study examines surgical skill and weight loss surgery success
Poor surgical skills during bariatric surgery have a quick impact on patients, landing some in emergency departments for bleeding and infection once the operation is over.
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April 29, 2016
Abuse risk lower for teens prescribed stimulant meds early in life
Teens who take prescribed stimulant medications such as Ritalin, Adderall, Concerta and methylphenidate within a medical context early in life are at lower risk for developing substance use problems in adolescence, according to a new University of Michigan study.
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April 29, 2016
Simulation offers glimpse of how e-cigarettes could impact smoking
As the popularity of electronic cigarettes and calls to regulate them continue to grow, a University of Michigan study may help answer those who wonder what changes might be seen in smoking prevalence if e-cigarette use encourages smokers to quit, or if it becomes a first step toward smoking.
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April 29, 2016
Landslide risk remains high a year after magnitude-7.8 Nepal earthquake
With the monsoon season fast approaching, the landslide risk in Nepal remains high a year after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake that killed more than 8,000 people, according to a University of Michigan-led research team.
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April 29, 2016
One oil field a key culprit in global ethane gas increase
A single U.S. shale oil field is responsible for much of the past decade’s increase in global atmospheric levels of ethane, a gas that can damage air quality and impact climate, according to new study led by the University of Michigan.
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April 28, 2016
Children who are spanked show increased signs of aggression
An analysis of 50 years of research showed no evidence that spanking does any good for children; instead, it increases their risk of detrimental outcomes.
