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Carter in white coat, inducted to NAM
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Firearm injury prevention expert and emergency medicine physician Patrick M. Carter, M.D., elected to National Academy of Medicine
This morning, Patrick M. Carter, M.D., was elected to the National Academy of Medicine, or the NAM, which is one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service.
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As Medicaid ‘unwinding’ continues, Michigan report provides key insights
Medicaid expansion’s impact on low-income Michigan residents included reduced uninsurance, increased primary and preventive care, and better financial health.
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Nearly three-quarters of stroke patients requiring higher level of care wait over two hours for transfer
More than 70% of people experiencing a stroke who require a transfer wait longer than two hours to be transferred from the initial emergency department to hospitals with higher levels of care to receive time-sensitive care, a study finds.
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13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity
There are 13 U-M graduate medical education programs ranked in the top 10 by Doximity.
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Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive
The majority of older adults with cognitive impairment are still driving, despite concerns raised by caregivers and others, a Michigan Medicine study in a South Texas community finds.
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Mobile monitoring system transforms bedside care
The Mobile Monitoring Transformation Project, supported by the Sickbay Clinical Platform will allow care team members to access data from cardiac monitors and all connected bedside devices on workstations, PCs, phones and tablets. The new web-based technology will transform bedside care and greatly enhance collaboration among care team members. A pilot was run last year, and units in different buildings will begin using the new technology this week, with a larger rollout planned.
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‘Concerning’ CT scans may cause unnecessary hospitalization for some pulmonary embolism patients
Michigan Medicine research finds that some patients with PE, a blood clot in one or more pulmonary arteries, may be hospitalized unnecessarily due to computed tomography, or CT, imaging results rather than clinical risk factors.
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Predictive analytic tool proves adaptable and reliable in hospitals
Michigan Medicine study shows model that predicts patient deterioration defies traditional challenges.
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University of Michigan receives $71M NIH grant to advance clinical & translational science
MICHR to tackle goal of diversifying and improving research to speed therapies for benefit of all patients
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New institute to support and catalyze opioid research
The University of Michigan has launched a new transdisciplinary institute that will bolster research collaborations and strengthen community engagement to address the national opioid overdose crisis, which leads to nearly 200 deaths per day across the United States.
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Fentanyl overdoses are on the rise. Here’s what to know and how you can help
Community awareness is critical to preventing overdoses
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Cornea Transplant Brings New Outlook After Surprise Eye Injury
A fishing accident could have robbed a young boy of sight in his left eye. His vision was restored thanks to a donated cornea and transplant surgery at Michigan Medicine.