September 30, 2019
Her Grandmother and Mother Died of Lung Cancer. Now, She Has It, Too
Shirish Gadgeel, MBBS comments on the positive changes he's seen in the outcomes of patients with lung cancer.
September 2019 News
September 27, 2019
Why Traveling Makes You Constipated (And How To Get More Regular)
William Chey, MD explains the factors that contribute to constipation while traveling and what you can do to help alleviate it.
September 26, 2019
Benefits for Mind, Body, and Work Ability Seen in Medicaid Expansion
Renuka Tipirneni, MD, MSc leads study that finds expanding Medicaid to more low-income adults helped to improve their health and ability to perform well at work.
September 25, 2019
Meet Michigan Medicine: Virtual Care Program
Larry An, MD, Medical Director of the Michigan Medicine Virtual Care Program, explains virtual care and why the program is important.
September 23, 2019
The State of Candida Auris
Suzanne Bradley, MD reviews what is currently known about the emerging fungus and what clinicians should do if it's suspected.
September 20, 2019
Improving the Safety of Medication Care: 3 Questions with Geoff Barnes
Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MSc discusses his research on making medication care safer and improving the efficiency, safety, and effectiveness of our healthcare system.
September 19, 2019
AMA Inspiration Award Honoree
Congratulations to Jennifer Lukela, MD who was selected as an American Medical Association Women Physicians Section Inspiration Award Honoree.
September 18, 2019
New Skin Biology and Diseases Center is Enhancing Collaboration to Accelerate Advances
J. Michelle Kahlenberg, MD, PhD serves as Associate Director of the recently established U-M Skin Biology and Diseases Resource-based Center's animal modeling core.
September 17, 2019
HER2 and Breast Cancer - A Phenomenal Success Story
Daniel Hayes, MD reflects on the historical treatment of breast cancer and the significant progress that has been made.
September 12, 2019
Hard-Drinking Young Adults Suffer Surge in Deadly Liver Disease
Elliot Tapper, MD comments on the increase in alcohol-related liver diseases in young adults.
September 11, 2019
MDiabetes: Advancing the Journey of Diabetes Research and Care
Martin Myers Jr, MD, PhD discusses the newly created MDiabetes program.
September 9, 2019
Medical School Faculty and Staff Honored with Dean's Awards
Congratulations to the Department of Internal Medicine honorees: William Chey, MD; Kathleen Cho, MD; Kathleen Collins, MD, PhD; MeiLan Han, MD, MS; Ronald Koenig, MD, PhD; Michael Lukela, MD; John Magee, MD; John Moran, PhD and Elisa Ostafin, MD.
September 6, 2019
Many Older Adults Aren’t Fully Prepared for Emergency Situations, Poll Finds
Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, MS comments on the value of older adults taking steps to protect their health in case of an emergency in this month's National Poll on Healthy Aging.
September 6, 2019
Inappropriate Treatment for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Is Common, Risky
Lindsay Petty, MD leads research that finds that sending urine out for testing in asymptomatic patients could lead to longer hospital stays.
September 5, 2019
Experts Say Get Your Flu Shot Early: Here’s Why
MeiLan Han, MD, MS outlines the importance of early vaccination, misperceptions, and who should get it.
September 4, 2019
Dr. Brahmajee Nallamothu to Serve on the MEDCAC
Brahmajee Nallamothu, MD, MPH appointed to serve on the Medicare Evidence Development & Coverage Advisory Committee (MEDCAC).
September 4, 2019
A Patient's Guide to Pneumonia
Laraine Washer, MD discusses which populations are more vulnerable to developing pneumonia and prevention steps.
September 3, 2019
Hepatitis A Outbreaks Spotlight Importance of Vaccinations, Risk-Factor Awareness
Robert Fontana, MD discusses the rise in hepatitis A cases, risk factors, and the role of vaccines.
