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Spread of drug resistant bacteria linked to patient hand contamination and antibiotic use within nursing homes
A Michigan Medicine research team seeks to identify characteristics of patients within nursing homes, as well as the nursing home environment itself, that are associated with contamination by vancomycin-resistant enterococci.
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Department News
M&I 2022–2023 Highlights
We are pleased to share with you our 2022–23 Report with a special featured story on the history of the early women in M&I at the University of Michigan.
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Solving a sticky, life threatening problem
Michigan Medicine researchers have zeroed in on C. auris’ uncanny ability to stick to everything from skin to catheters and made a startling discovery.
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The surprising origin of a deadly hospital infection
Surprising findings from a Michigan Medicine study in Nature Medicine suggest that the burden of C. diff infection may be less a matter of hospital transmission and more a result of characteristics associated with the patients themselves.
Department News
Teacher David Mueller rekindles his passion for science in the Carruthers Lab
David Mueller, a high school teacher, rekindles his passion for science in the Carruthers Lab
Department News
Halle Frey’s passion for immunology
Halle Frey’s passion for immunology: An undergraduate student in the Laouar Lab
Department News
Meet Vicky Wang, an undergraduate student in Dr. Akira Ono’s lab
Meet Vicky Wang, an undergraduate student in Dr. Akira Ono’s lab
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Few children – especially those with safety-net insurance – get vision checked at checkups
Few children are getting eyes checked at their pediatrician or other regular doctor’s office, and rates vary greatly by insurance status.
Department News
Congratulations Austin Campbell
Dr. Campbell defended his dissertation
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Health Lab
Study shows dementia more common in older adults with vision issues
A link between vision issues in older adults and an increased likelihood of dementia.
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“Eggsplosions” and eyes don’t mix 
The social media trend  involving microwaving hard boiled eggs, then slicing them to explode, can be dangerous to your eyes experts say.
Department News
M&I actively seeks diversity and inclusion with SROP
M&I actively seeks diversity and inclusion with the U-M Summer Research Opportunities Program (SROP)
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Aric Brown will defend his dissertation
Aric Brown will defend his dissertation
Department News
Honoring Dr. A. Oveta Fuller
M&I is pleased to announce the creation of the A. Oveta Fuller Memorial Award Fund.
Department News
Andrew W. Tai, MD, PhD, appointed assistant dean for early medical education in the Medical School
Andrew W. Tai, MD, PhD, has been appointed assistant dean for early medical education in the Medical School