Released: 2-Sep-1999 12:00 AM EDT
Heart Failure Deaths Reduced by 30% with New Drug Regimen
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study by a University of Michigan heart researcher and published in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that adding an established medication to standard treatment regimens for heart failure reduced deaths by 30 percent.

27-Mar-2001 12:00 AM EST
Use of Dendritic Cells to Treat Pediatric Cancer
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Results from the first-ever study testing the use of dendritic cells in children may offer new hope for a cancer vaccine. The research suggests that dendritic cells spiked with proteins from a pediatric patient's own tumor can generate an immune response to cancer.

1-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Kids on Medicaid Less Likely to See Specialist for Asthma Care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Asthmatic children insured through Medicaid are almost three times less likely to see a physician who specializes in asthma care than children who get their health insurance through other types of managed care plans, possibly confirming anecdotal reports of variations in care among children with different forms of health insurance.

1-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Iron-Deficiency Anemia Effects in Infants Linger
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Three- to 4-year-old children treated for iron-deficiency anemia in infancy show slower transmission of nerve impulses throughout the brain in both the auditory and visual systems, say researchers at the University of Michigan and the University of Chile.

1-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Back to Sleep Campaign Not as Successful for African-Americans
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study from the University of Michigan shows that the national Back to Sleep campaign, which recommends that caretakers place healthy babies on their backs to sleep, has been more successful for some racial and ethnic groups than for others.

2-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Vaccine Safety Concerns
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

In the wake of recent publicity surrounding vaccine safety issues, parents and the physicians who treat their children are reporting more concern about some vaccines, and even refusing certain vaccines for their children.

15-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Transplanted Kidneys Last Longer with New Drug
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new form of the "gold standard" drug against kidney transplant rejection not only costs less and gets absorbed better, it also helps transplant recipients keep their organs longer. A new study answers a six-year question over long-term advantages from a new form of cyclosporine.

22-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Troubling Trends in Hepatitis C Screening and Referral
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

People who might be infected with the hepatitis C virus are not getting tested early or often enough, possibly because neither they nor their doctors are raising the issue, a study finds. Even if they do test positive, they may not always get referred to a specialist.

23-May-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Hope for Chocolate-Loving Reflux Disease Sufferers
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Results from a new study at the University of Michigan Health System not only reveal the mechanism by which chocolate irritates the digestive tract of those who suffer with chronic heartburn, but also suggest a novel treatment.

5-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Copper Is Crucial for Embryonic Development
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

University of Michigan scientists report that copper and a gene/protein called Ctr1, which helps copper get inside cells, is essential for normal embryonic development. Without the copper transport gene, mice, and probably people, die before birth.

8-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Many Web Sites Offer Potentially Misleading Self-Test for Sleep Problems
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Finding health information is a top use of the World Wide Web, but those looking for insights into their sleep problems should beware. Over 90 sites offer a simple - but not very accurate - sleepiness test, often without information to help users understand their score.

Released: 8-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Fast Track Prostate Cancer Surgery, Patients Home Faster, Satisfied
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new approach to prostate cancer surgery using a combination of existing techniques may help men get home within 24 hours of having their prostates removed -- without making them less satisfied with their care or putting them at extra risk of complications.

19-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Doctors Aware of Tylenol-Related Liver Risk - but Is the Public?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The message that a common pain reliever can have uncommonly bad effects on the liver under certain conditions seems to have reached most physicians, a new study finds. Now, the challenge lies in getting the word out to their patients and the public.

Released: 30-Jun-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Costs of Family Care for Elderly with Cancer High
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Elderly people who have recently had treatment for cancer need more care from family members, which translates nationally into an often-overlooked cost of nearly $1 billion a year, a new study finds.

14-Jul-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Prescription Drug Use Driving Jump in Costs
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A dramatic rise in the utilization of prescription drugs, especially newly introduced ones, is the biggest reason for double-digit increases in the overall cost of prescription drugs for American workers - not inflation in the price of established drugs.

   
13-Jul-2001 12:00 AM EDT
First Glimpse of Brain's Natural Painkiller System
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A unique experiment that studied chemical activity in the brains of human volunteers while they experienced sustained pain and reported how they felt is providing new insights into the body's natural painkiller system - and why each of us experiences pain differently.

Released: 4-Aug-2001 12:00 AM EDT
World Health Organization to Host Telemedicine Symposium
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The University of Michigan and the World Health Organization are co-sponsoring a scientific symposium, "State-of-the-Art Telemedicine/ Telehealth: An International Perspective" to set the direction for telemedicine on a local, regional, national and international scale.

23-Aug-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Prostate Cancer's Molecular Fingerprint
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study from the University of Michigan Medical School offers scientists their first look at the genetic and molecular profile of prostate cancer.

Released: 25-Aug-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Genetic Mutation Influences Spread of AIDS
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Absence of a genetic mutation that protects people from HIV infection could be a major factor responsible for the current AIDS epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa, according to a new model developed by University of Michigan scientists.

Released: 19-Sep-2001 12:00 AM EDT
Rx for Drug Dilemmas: Tailor the Copayment to the Patient
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Many Americans now pay a few dollars each time they go to the pharmacy - a small "copayment" to cover part of the prescription. Now, researchers say, the time is right for "benefit-based" copays that will help get medications to those who need them most.

29-Oct-2001 12:00 AM EST
Gene for Rare Disorder That Paralyzes Legs May Also Help Spinal Cord Research
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Scientists report that they have found a gene for a rare leg weakening nerve disease that robs children of their ability to walk - a finding that opens the door to better diagnosis and treatment of the disorder, and to insights into other spinal cord problems.

Released: 8-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Oxygen Is Toxic to Stem Cells
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Oxygen may be good for you, but it's not so great for your stem cells. A new study shows that exposure to oxygen levels in a typical laboratory can kill stem cells, slow growth and trigger an alternate developmental pathway that converts pre-muscle cells into fat cells.

Released: 14-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Nation's First Comprehensive Depression Center to be Established
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The nation's first comprehensive center devoted to treatment, research and education in depression will be established at the University of Michigan Health System, pending approval by the U-M Regents on Nov. 15.

Released: 21-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Many Doctors Willing to Take Part in Executions
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

More than 40 percent of randomly surveyed physicians say they would help execute a prisoner by lethal injection, despite the fact that their acts would go against their sworn oath and the guidance of nearly all major professional societies, a new study finds.

Released: 27-Nov-2001 12:00 AM EST
Pain, Price, Insurance Delays for New Vaccines Concern Kids' Doctors
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Some doctors who care for children are expressing concerns that a new vaccine is too expensive, adds yet another injection to infants' already vaccine-heavy office visits, and initially wasn't covered by many insurers, creating an unequal situation for some kids.

1-Dec-2001 12:00 AM EST
Smaller Hospitals OK for Bypass Surgery - If Your Risk Is Small
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Patients whose overall health is good - aside from clogged arteries - do fine if they have a bypass at a hospital that does less than 200 of the operations a year. But moderate- and high-risk patients, such as those with diabetes, should be sure to seek out a major hospital.

Released: 7-Dec-2001 12:00 AM EST
Curriculum Reform Reflects Importance of Spirituality, Culture on Health and Healing
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

New U-M Medical School Program helps students value patients' cultural differences, appreciate the impact of culture, spirituality and other uniquely personal attributes on health and healing, recognize the role of communication in treating patients.

Released: 4-Jan-2002 12:00 AM EST
Melanoma Web Sites Give Incomplete Or Wrong Information
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Internet sites devoted to melanoma may seem trustworthy, but the information they provide is often only skin-deep. In fact, the majority of sites have incomplete facts about the potentially deadly form of skin cancer, and about one in eight had an inaccuracy.

Released: 9-Jan-2002 12:00 AM EST
Movie's Release Brings Schizophrenia Into Public View
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Movie critics and audiences are applauding "A Beautiful Mind", whose central character has schizophrenia. But the film may achieve a higher purpose than entertainment, one expert says: it could raise the public's awareness about a common but overlooked mental illness.

Released: 15-Jan-2002 12:00 AM EST
Pain in the Gut? Don't Blame Stomach Acid
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

When it comes to cooling the burning pain of gastritis, reducing the amount of acid in the stomach may seem like a good idea. But two new studies with laboratory mice, conducted by scientists at the U-M Medical School, indicate it could be exactly the wrong thing to do.

Released: 29-Jan-2002 12:00 AM EST
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Curriculum an Interdisciplinary Model
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

U-M Medical School launches a 3-tiered approach to CAM education. A $1.5M, five-year NIH grant funds a CAM learning thread into M.D. program, a graduate sequence in holistic health and healing, and creates a CAM faculty development program.

5-Mar-2002 12:00 AM EST
Link Found Between Kids‚ Sleep and Attention Problems
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Children who snore often are nearly twice as likely to have attention and hyperactivity problems, and the link is strong for other sleep problems, a new study finds. The results provide some of the most solid evidence ever of a link between sleep and behavior.

Released: 28-Feb-2002 12:00 AM EST
Anthrax Spores Use Failsafe Protection System
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study by University of Michigan scientists shows that germination of anthrax spores requires the coordinated activity of several genes, receptor proteins and amino acids in at least two simultaneous signaling pathways.

13-Mar-2002 12:00 AM EST
Closing the Gaps in Heart Attack Care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Despite huge advances in heart attack care in recent years, many American heart attack victims never get all the tests, treatments and counseling they should. But a new study at 10 Michigan hospitals shows there may be a way to close this gap, through simple reminders.

20-Mar-2002 12:00 AM EST
As Heart Patients Flock to Alternative Medicine, Hazards May Lurk
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Nearly three-quarters of heart patients surveyed in a new study used some kind of alternative medicine approach to help them heal. But dietary supplements chosen by one-third of them could interact with their heart medications to raise their risk of health problems.

Released: 22-Mar-2002 12:00 AM EST
U-M Medical School Jumps to 8th Nationally in FY2001 NIH Grant Rankings
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Biomedical researchers at U-Michigan Medical School received a record $213M in funding from the NIH in federal fiscal year 2001, making the school eighth in the nation and third among public universities in total NIH grants. Last year, U-M Medical School was ranked number 10; this is the first time the school has achieved the eighth-ranked position.

3-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EST
Leptin Linked to Obesity and Blood Clots
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

High levels of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells in the body, could explain why obese people develop dangerous blood clots -- which can cause heart attacks and strokes -- more often than people who are not overweight.

3-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EST
New Genetic Marker for Prostate Cancer - More Accurate than PSA
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Using the power of advanced DNA microarray technology, scientists have found a gene that triggers production of large amounts of a specific protein in cancerous prostate cells. The protein is present only in malignant cells and is easily visible when stained.

Released: 29-Mar-2002 12:00 AM EST
New Health Insurance Approaches to be Debated
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Faced with skyrocketing health insurance costs, many companies are looking seriously at new health benefit plans, such as medical savings accounts and "defined contributions". This emerging trend will be discussed at an April 12 forum at the Univ. of Michigan.

9-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EDT
An Early Warning System for Dangerous Breast Cancer?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new laboratory study suggests that a tiny protein called RhoC found in breast tumors could be used as an early warning system, potentially spotting dangerously aggressive breast cancer before it begins to spread, and identifying the need for aggressive treatment.

Released: 6-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EST
U-M Medical School Advances in Rankings
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

The University of Michigan Medical School is one of the 10 best research-oriented medical schools in the country, according to the annual "Best Graduate Schools" rankings released by U.S. News & World Report.

26-Apr-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Learning Not to Burn: Program Teaches Kids About Dangers of Fire
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new, innovative, hospital-based program being launched nationally this week could help prevent fire-setting and accidental burns among America's children and teens, reducing the devastating effect that arson and fire currently have on the nation's property and health.

5-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Doctor-Patient E-Mail Study Finds Positive Attitudes on Both Sides
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A e-mail system that "triages" messages from patients to their doctors can help overcome concerns that doctors have about electronic communication, and increase the amount and quality of communication between providers and patients. But it's not perfect.

Released: 4-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Katie Couric Wakes Up America on Colonoscopy Screening
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Colonoscopy rates have increased 20 percent since Katie Couric had her live, on-air cancer screening, University of Michigan researchers report. The results the show the power of having a celebrity spokesperson draw attention to a disease.

8-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Surprising Findings on Medicaid Kids and the ER
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Across the U.S., more kids are going to hospital ERs than ever, and many visits are for non-urgent problems. But new data show that providing Medicaid through HMOs may be helping reverse some trends, narrowing gaps between Medicaid kids and privately insured ones.

13-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Parasite or Partner? Study Suggests New Role for Junk DNA
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Junk DNA is the Rodney Dangerfield of the genetics world. It makes up nearly half of all human DNA, but many scientists dismiss it as useless gibberish. A new study, however, suggests that segments of junk DNA called LINE-1 elements deserve more respect.

Released: 15-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
A Big Program for Little Ears: Going Beyond Newborn Hearing Screening
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Many hospitals test newborn babies' hearing, but such programs don't catch every child, ensure follow-up care or spot late-onset hearing loss. Now, a new Michigan program aims to address those issues and ensure early detection and treatment for all kids with hearing loss.

21-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
ER Doctors Shouldn't Fear Giving Stroke Clotbusters
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Emergency room physicians can deliver clot-busting drugs to appropriate stroke patients as quickly and safely as dedicated stroke teams, a new study finds. But patients are still taking too long to get to the ER and receive the clotbusting drugs in time.

27-May-2002 12:00 AM EDT
Why Do Doctors Lie to Insurers?
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

A new study looks at why some physicians are willing to lie to insurance companies in order for their patients to receive medical treatment. The higher the "hassle factor" of the insurer's appeal process, the larger the number of physicians willing to lie.

1-Jun-2002 12:00 AM EDT
New Target in War Against Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

University of Michigan scientists reported this week that they have discovered how graft-versus-host disease, a common and deadly complication of life-saving bone marrow transplants, attacks and often kills its victims.


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