July 7, 2016
Acupressure reduced fatigue in breast cancer survivors in a study led by Dr. Zick
Relaxing acupressure improved sleep, quality of life; could offer low-cost way to manage symptoms
Research
June 29, 2016
Weight Loss Myths Perpetuate Obesity Problem
Drs. Tammy Chang and Angie Wang discuss how weight loss myths can affect patients, physicians the overall obesity epidemic.
July 14, 2016 to July 15, 2016
Writing Your Mixed Methods Research for Publication
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
North Campus Research Complex, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Improve your mixed methods manuscript in this engaging, interactive-participatory mixed methods workshop.
February 18, 2016
University of Michigan, Rochester Institute of Technology to Partner in $3 Million Grant to Improve Health Care Information Dissemination to People who are Deaf
Led by two of the nation’s leading Deaf scientists, the grant aims to reduce health disparity among the nation’s Deaf population.
February 8, 2016
Dr. Wu Joins NIH Mixed Methods Program
As mixed methods research becomes more popular, Department faculty are continually seeking ways to better utilize this exciting method. Dr. Wu will participate as a Scholar in the NIH Mixed Methods Research Training Program
October 13, 2015
Improving Gender-Specific Health Care Training in Japan Improves Care
The cultural context of teaching and learning sexual health care examinations in Japan: a mixed-methods case study assessing the use of standardized patient instructors among Japanese family physician trainees of the Shizuoka Family Medicine Program
October 7, 2015
Coverage for Long-acting Contraception Needs to Change According to Dr. Chang
Though long-acting reversible birth control (LARC), such as an intrauterine device (IUD), is readily available, it is not always available to the women who want it, at the time they want it.
September 22, 2015
Katie Grode Recognized at Dean’s Awards
Katie Grode receives an Honorable Mention in the 2015 Dean’s Faculty and Staff Awards.
August 17, 2015
Tdap booster vaccine rates triple using automated reminders
A family medicine study finds that an electronic reminder system helped boost rates of vaccination against tetanus, diptheria, and whooping cough.
August 5, 2015
Dr. Sen Wins U-M Research Award
Dr. Sen’s statistical support of family medicine faculty and residents earns well-deserved recognition from the University of Michigan.