While the intervention showed initial positive effects in well-being, results were not sustained over the long-term. The paper is now available in the Annals of Family Medicine.
MyVoice research that explores not just the potential harms from social media, but also teens’ efforts to address these harms in their own lives, inspires an NPR story.
Eating foods that contribute to healthy gut bacteria could reverse harmful changes brought on by weight gain and obesity.
Mixed methods researcher honored for his long-term dedication to research in family medicine.
AAP recognizes HPV physician-researcher for her outstanding accomplishments to transform primary care.
We are saddened to announce the death of Dr. Earl Zazove. Dr. E. Zazove, the father of former Department Chair Dr. Philip Zazove, was a longtime supporter of the Department.
The innovative program instills confidence, fosters professional networks, and fuels medical students’ enthusiasm for helping individuals with disabilities.
The unique training program educates undergrad, as well as rising and current medical students, to work as future disability health researchers and advocates.
The study found that the numbers of elite athletes reporting depressive symptoms is “substantial” and warrants clinical attention, as well as stigma reduction.
The Family Medicine biostatistician has been honored for his outstanding research achievements, which have had a significant impact on the field of family medicine.
He and his co-authors argue for a more philosophically-grounded skill set to understand and address health inequities and social determinants of health.
Newborn drug testing inequities remained similar after recreational legalization of cannabis, overall test positivity rates for THC increased
Buis is noted for her research in patient-facing mobile health technologies that can help people adopt healthier lifestyles and manage chronic diseases, particularly hypertension and diabetes.
Prof. Harper will contribute to a significant national study assessing the validity of at-home HPV self-testing as an alternative to speculum-based screenings in the fight against cervical cancer.
Her major accomplishments include helping to build career pathways for young researcher-physicians, as well as increasing NAPCRG membership nationally and globally.
Professor Michael D. Fetters, co-founder of the program, will stay on as a core member, while Assistant Professor Tim Guetterman will continue as associate director.
With funding from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation, Dr. Michael McKee and Dr. Steve Erickson aim to reduce medication-related problems among adult patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Youth expressed concerns about competitive fairness among athletes, while also considering the well-being of transgender athletes.
The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine’s Conference on Medical Student Education drew family medicine educators and learners from across the country. A large number of faculty, fellows, residents and medical students from the University of Medicine participated in the inspiring conference in New Orleans.
