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Majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive
A study found a majority of older adults with cognitive impairment still drive.
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Health Lab
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.
Department News
Podcast: Inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research-with Dr. Henry Paulson
In this podcast, we look inside the rapidly expanding field of dementia research with Dr. Henry Paulson.
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Health Lab
3D metallic rib implants from Spain give teenage cancer patient a second chance
A pediatric cancer patient received new 3D metallic ribs from Spain to help treat and manage her disease.
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Health Lab
Most parents don’t use patient portal benefits for their children
1 in 3 parents who have set up a portal for kids have used it to get advice about their child’s illness, injury or symptoms
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Health Lab
Artificially grown ‘mini-brains’ without animal components bring opportunities for neuroscience
University of Michigan researchers developed a novel method to produce artificially grown miniature brains that could impact how neurodegenerative conditions are studied.
Department News
'First breakthrough' therapy for early onset Alzheimer's gets FDA approval
"First breakthrough" therapy for early onset Alzheimer's gets FDA approval
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News Release
New quality collaborative seeks to address pediatric health care inequities
C.S. Mott Children's Hospital, Children's Hospital of Michigan, and Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital announce their commitment to what's believed to be a first-of-its-kind quality collaborative designed to identify and address equity issues for pediatric patients and their families receiving care at their hospitals.
News Release
University of Michigan Health recognized by AHA for highest quality stroke care
University of Michigan Health has received the highest honor from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association as a leader in stroke care in 2022, according to national guidelines and research. This marks the 9th consecutive year that the health system’s Comprehensive Stroke Center has earned the AHA’s Get With The Guidelines® - Stroke GoldPlus award.
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Health Lab
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.
Department News
Revolutionary brain imaging unmasks the intricacies of memory formation
Revolutionary brain imaging unmasks the intricacies of memory formation.
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Health Lab
Ramping up medical recycling
U-M Health is implementing a project called the medical plastics recycling initiative with the goal of reducing waste and taking a step toward the organization’s carbon neutrality goals. After a successful pilot in Mott and VonVoigtlander, the initiative is rolling out into other operating rooms, targeting “blue wrap” and other non-contaminated medical plastics to increase the recycle rate and divert plastics from landfills. DuPont has been a key ally in this project, helping to create environmentally safe solutions for the organization.
Department News
What you can do now to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
Learn what you can do now to prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
Department News
What to know about the new Alzheimer's drug
Dr. Bruno Giordani said a new drug, Leqembi, targets the proteins that scientists think are responsible for the disease.
Department News
Language and stroke: Scientists uncover surprising connection
When it comes to language and stroke, scientists uncovered a surprising connection.