University of Michigan researchers who have studied the impact of out-of-pocket health costs on Americans' health-related behavior are available to comment on new health care proposals that President George W. Bush is expected to unveil in his State of the Union address tonight.
Women who took more control over choosing their breast cancer surgeon were more likely to be treated by more experienced breast surgeons and at a hospital affiliated with an accredited cancer program, compared to women who were referred by another doctor or their health plan, according to a study led by researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Breast cancer patients who have a lower household income and less education may be more likely to receive reduced doses of chemotherapy, according to a new study from a University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researcher.
Researchers have found a marker on head and neck tumor cells that indicates which cells are capable of fueling the cancer's growth. The finding is the first evidence of cancer stem cells in head and neck tumors.
A very high proportion of children who are having surgery are overweight or obese, and because of the excess weight have a greater chance of experiencing problems associated with the surgery, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Health System.
As Congress debates changes to the Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, a new study finds tremendous variation in what seniors in different states pay for the same medications, even if they choose the lowest-cost Part D plans in their areas. The highest costs often occur in the lowest-income, lowest cost-of-living areas.
Thanks in large part to early detection through screening and a new vaccine now available, cervical cancer is a disease that can be almost entirely prevented. In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, which is January, U-M experts respond to common myths and misconceptions about this disease.
The U-M C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is ranked as the top children's hospital in the state, and among the best in the nation, according to a highly competitive national survey released today by Child magazine. Mott ranked 13 overall, with pediatric cardiac care ranking seventh nationwide.
This year, tens of thousands of heart patients to have high-tech devices called ICDs implanted in their chests to shock their hearts and save them from sudden cardiac death. But a new study finds that while many of these patients will benefit from their ICDs, a large number won't "” and a simple heart-rhythm test can tell who's who.
This New Year, make the resolution to spice up your health "“ literally. By adding spices like basil, oregano, garlic and rosemary to your diet, you can fight cancer, lower blood pressure and even maintain a healthy weight.
Chase Edwards parents didn't realize that his irritability was more than just adolescent moodiness until he took his life at the age of 12. With the hope of saving others, the Edwards family helped pass a law that will encourage schools to train personnel about the signs of clinical depression in youth.
When birth control pills first hit the market in the 1960s, women generally took three weeks of active contraceptive pills followed by one week of placebos or no pills. Now, many gynecologists believe that the week without contraception isn't necessary.
Viral laryngitis is contagious and passes the same way as common colds and flu bugs. To avoid getting laryngitis, a U-M expert suggests seven ways to prevent and treat this inflammation of the voice box, and offers suggestions for caring for your voice even when it's healthy.
A new report urges parents and children's doctors to change their thinking about homesickness among children, to see it as a nearly universal but highly preventable and treatable phenomenon "” rather than an unavoidable part of childhood.
High blood pressure may seem like something that only adults get, but children can develop it too "“ and it can pose serious risks to their hearts, brains and lives. A new study shows that for kids with a rare but especially dangerous form of hypertension, surgery is the best option.
Blood transfusions save the lives of millions of heart surgery patients and others each year. But a new study suggests that patients who receive transfusions during heart bypass surgery have a higher risk of developing potentially dangerous infections, and dying, after their operation.
A new study suggests that a program focusing on increasing step length and speed is more effective at improving mobility and balance than tai chi. While tai chi "“ a Chinese martial art form consisting of slow, rotational movements and weight-shifting "“ offers many benefits, the researchers say, they're not as great as those produced by a balance-training program.
It looks, contracts and responds almost like natural heart muscle "“ even though it was grown in the lab. And it brings scientists another step closer to the goal of creating replacement parts for damaged human hearts. A new paper describes a new way to grow bioengineered heart muscle, or BEHM, that acts more like natural muscle than ever before achieved.
The first few months of recovery from an alcohol problem are hard enough. But they're often made worse by serious sleep problems. Now, a new study gives further evidence that insomnia and other sleep woes may actually get in the way of recovery from alcohol problems.
When former NFL star Lomas Brown's son Trey was born with brachial plexus palsy, a condition that affects the nerves passing from the neck to the arm, the family sought help from a unique clinic at U-M. Now Trey can use his arm for everyday activities, and is even able to throw a football with his dad.
For older adults, winter time and the holidays can bring on a very real case of depression. So when you're home for the holidays, U-M experts encourage families to keep their eyes and ears open for signs of depression in older relatives, and not be afraid to speak up and reach out.
From toy guns and musical instruments to talking dolls and animated stuffed animals, many toys today are loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage in children. To protect kids' hearing, a U-M expert offers parents tips for picking toys that are safe for their children's ears this holiday season.
For the more than 18 million Americans with diabetes, holiday food and stress can make it challenging to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. To help people with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes survive the holiday season, a U-M expert offers seven strategies to manage holiday eating and stress with ease.
African-American men with prostate cancer were more likely to report a family history of prostate cancer and breast cancer among siblings than men who did not have prostate cancer, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
More than half of breast cancer patients who sought a second opinion from a multidisciplinary tumor board received a change in their recommended treatment plan, according to a new study from the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
University of Michigan radiologists piloted a program to improve mammography for rural Native American women using digital mammography and satellite capability to send images to radiologists in Ann Arbor, Mich. The women received test results in less than an hour, and 72 percent of those who needed additional images had those tests done immediately.
Many people with fibromyalgia "“ a debilitating pain syndrome that affects 2 to 4 percent of the population "“ have faced the question of whether the condition is real. Increasingly, though, the scientific knowledge about fibromyalgia is growing, and a new paper from the University of Michigan Health System says there are "overwhelming data" that the condition is real.
Thinking of giving cookies, fudge or a box of chocolates as a holiday gift? That's so 2005. This year, think about giving something healthy to your loved ones, co-workers, neighbors and friends. Caroline R. Richardson, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, offers some guidance for buying healthy gifts that the recipient will actually enjoy.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents have approved the creation of the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research. The virtual institute will provide infrastructure to connect scientists across the University in order to accelerate and strengthen all research at the university related to human health.
Research from the University of Michigan Health System suggests that hormone therapy might help women retain certain memory functions. In a new study, they report that a group of postmenopausal women showed more brain activity during a visual memory test than did women who were not taking the hormone therapy.
University of Michigan researchers hope by gaining a better understanding of the characteristics and outcomes of inter-hospital pediatric ICU transfers, new research findings will work to improve care for critically ill and injured children, and help to establish criteria for inter-hospital transfers.
Tiny particles one-billionth of a meter in size can be loaded with high concentrations of drugs designed to kill brain cancer. What's more, these nanoparticles can be used to image and track tumors as well as destroy them, according to researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.
From Massachusetts to Hawaii, new plans seek to provide new health insurance options to the uninsured. But how should those plans be designed? A new study reveals a promising approach: Let the public decide, and the result may be both fair and reasonably priced.
Scientists have successfully transplanted light-sensing cells called photoreceptors directly into the eyes of mice and restored their visual function. Based on a novel technology in which the cells are introduced at a particular stage in their development, the experiment has implications for human eye diseases that dim the sight of millions.
A new brain study finds major differences between women with serious depression and healthy women in a brain-chemical system that's crucial to stress and emotions.
Nearly every TV network features a show about young doctors in training. How realistic are they? The U-M Medical School recently launched the "Dose of Reality" blogs to help answer that question. The site enables medical students to share with others their thoughts, feelings, triumphs and frustrations.
While men are more likely to die from lung cancer than women, the trend is starting to change. U-M experts say women are at high risk for developing lung cancer, particularly those women who smoke, and there is a greater risk of dying from lung cancer than from breast cancer.
For the 15 million Americans who experience chronic heartburn, or Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, the holidays can be especially painful. To help people with GERD survive the holidays, a U-M expert dishes up some advice to keep your stomach and esophagus merry and acid-free this holiday season.
A generation ago, there was just one kind of pill that could help people with diabetes keep their blood sugar levels down. Today, there are a variety of options to keep blood sugar low enough to prevent or delay long-term problems like heart attacks, blindness, amputation and kidney failure.
Scientists at the U-M Medical School have discovered a previously unknown cause for a severe, early-onset form of kidney disease and renal failure in children: recessive mutations in a gene called phospholipase C epsilon or PLCE1. The study provides the first evidence that some types of a kidney disease called nephrotic syndrome, if diagnosed early in infancy, may be treated successfully in children.
We all have tastes we love, and tastes we hate. And yet, our "taste" for certain flavors and foods can change over time, as we get older or we get tired of eating the same old thing. Now, a new study shows what's going on in the brain when we taste something we like, or develop a liking for something we once hated.
Scientists at the University of Michigan Medical School have found evidence that challenges current thinking about the cause of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a chronic inflammatory disease that damages joints, causes pain, loss of movement, and bone deformities in 2.1 million Americans.
A new program aimed at helping African-Americans improve their diet and fitness is taking advantage of a higher power. The church plays an important role in the social lives of many African-Americans. That's why University of Michigan researchers are targeting black churches to help bring a message of healthier lifestyle choices to their congregation.
Healthy tall girls were once given estrogen therapy to stunt their growth to make them more socially attractive. While estrogen therapy today is rare, its use to conform a child's height to fit social norms may provide valuable insight into the present-day use of growth hormone treatment for healthy boys of short stature.
A stunning new home for research and care aimed at helping people with depression, bipolar disorder and other psychiatric illnesses has opened at the University of Michigan. Home to the U-M Depression Center, and other mental health clinics and research, it may be the first of its kind in the world.
For years, the brain chemical dopamine has been thought of as the brain's "pleasure chemical", and studies have linked the addictive properties of drugs like cocaine to their effects on the dopamine system. But now, a new study adds a new twist to dopamine's fun-loving reputation: pain.
Americans have been trying to get their cholesterol levels down for decades, and in recent years experts have suggested that some people should aim even lower. Not so fast, says a team of researchers who have conducted an extensive review of the medical literature and find no clear evidence to support ultra-low targets for LDL cholesterol.
A type of drug used to strengthen bones when cancer has spread there may be linked to a side effect that involves deterioration of the jaw bone, according to two new reviews of cancer literature. The condition, called osteonecrosis of the jaw, is marked by exposed bone in the jaw and can lead to infection, inflammation and pain.
Scientists know that 30 percent of all melanomas begin in a mole. They know that 90 percent of moles contain cancer-causing mutations. What scientists didn't know is how melanocytes stop these mutations from triggering the development of cancer. Maria S. Soengas, Ph.D., and other U-M scientists have found the answer to this important question in an unexpected place "“ a structure inside cells called the endoplasmic reticulum.
Powerful chemotherapy drugs and estrogen-blocking hormone treatments are highly effective in treating breast cancer. But in the process they may be putting women at risk of another disease: osteoporosis.
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