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Infection linked to dangerous blood clots in veins and lungs, U-M study shows | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “Common infections may put older adults at a much greater risk of being hospitalized for dangerous blood clot.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 5:13 pm By:
New U-M research: Older patients treated for infections 3x more likely to get dangerous blood clots in veins/lungs http://t.co/mfucI9Dm
Pregnancy and Childbirth | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “At the University of Michigan, we want to make pregnancy as enjoyable and routine as possible, while providing our patients comprehensive and compassionate care.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 24, 2012 at 5:18 pm By:
Panel taking their seats - #midwife, #doula, #nurse and #OBGYN talking about natural childbirth in hospitals. Watch: http://t.co/ansDzJww
More kids with diabetes, few specialized pediatricians to care for them | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “The number of physicians who specialize in caring for kids with diabetes and obese kids at risk for the disease is not keeping pace with demand for care, say reserachers at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. In a new study, they found that for every 290 children with diabetes, there is only one board-certified pediatric endocrinologist available to care for them. Plus, the ratio of obese children to board-certified pediatric endocrinologists is about 17,000 to one.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 4:22 pm By:
Scott Strumello Patient Expert
More kids with diabetes, few specialized pediatricians to care for them http://t.co/bfbq9INE via @UMHealthSystem
Allergic Rhinitis | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “The Michigan Sinus Center offers diagnosis and experienced care for allergic rhinitis” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 23, 2012 at 12:17 pm By:
Retweet this post if the early spring is wrecking havoc with your sinuses. http://t.co/vJOm3ZJe
Natural births possible, encouraged in hospital setting at University of Michigan | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “A natural hospital birth — a childbirth without medication or other intervention — is possible at Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. U-M has eight nurse midwives on staff and encourages women to set a natural birth plan that still offers the advantages of being in a hospital setting.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 20, 2012 at 2:38 pm By:
#Naturalbirth in hospital setting: Experiencing birth w safety net of hospital but w/o intervention. U-M birth options: http://t.co/hE6O9zch
University of Michigan partners with doctors in India to advance trauma care, research | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “U-M is teaming up with one of India’s top academic medical programs to collaborate on trauma care research.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 19, 2012 at 12:25 pm By:
U-M is partnering with one of India's top medical programs to advance trauma care and research. http://t.co/PYxrqtxu
Major upgrades to Taubman Center will help UMHS better meet growing demand for specialty care | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “The Taubman Health Center on the U-M medical campus draws patients from around the state and the world, for outpatient visits with some of the nation’s top specialists. Now, UMHS will renovate, reorganize and revitalize the building, and add to the range of services offered there.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 15, 2012 at 8:52 pm By:
Our flagship outpatient building is about to get a major facelift! U-M Regents OK $20.5M Taubman Ctr renovation: http://t.co/9muzLFos
Groundbreaking study of head injuries among athletes kicks off with NCAA grant | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “A grant from the NCAA will kick off a groundbreaking, long-term study of concussion and other head injuries among athletes, led by University of Michigan researchers and their colleagues around the country.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 13, 2012 at 7:51 pm By:
U-M researchers kick off groundbreaking study into sports-related concussions and head injuries. http://t.co/jk1dV0xX
University of Michigan Health System offers free cervical cancer screening March 24 in Ann Arbor | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “The University of Michigan Health System will offer a free Pap test screening from 1-4 p.m., Saturday March 24 at the Briarwood building 2, Suite B, 400 E. Eisenhower Pkwy., Ann Arbor.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 12, 2012 at 7:57 pm By:
Free cervical cancer screening March 24th in #AnnArbor. To register, call @UMCancerCenter AnswerLine at 800-865-1125. http://t.co/fwEOfJ2T
Medical innovation summit to focus on biomedical innovation for children | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “U-M is hosting a three-day summit, "Achieving Global Biomedical Innovation for Children," that will focus attention on the widespread shortage of medical technologies to help sick children.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on March 9, 2012 at 8:29 pm By:
Interested in pediatric #medicaldevice development? Learn more about our March 20-22 Medical Innovation Summit: http://t.co/giuT8grq
Documentary screening to benefit bipolar research at the University of Michigan | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “A screening of the documentary Boy Interrupted at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor on Sunday, March 11, will benefit the Heinz C. Prechter Bipolar Research Fund.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on February 29, 2012 at 6:19 am By:
Peter H Brown Doctor and Psychologist
Documentary screening to benefit bipolar research at the University of Michigan http://t.co/xcUXHX1u #bipolar
School obesity programs may promote worrisome eating behaviors and physical activity in kids | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “A new report from the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health examines the possible association between school-based childhood obesity prevention programs and an increase in eating disorders among young children and adolescents.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on January 24, 2012 at 2:17 pm By:
David A. Kessler MD Doctor, Pediatrician, and Physician
Some school obesity programs may promote worrisome eating behaviors | U of Michigan: http://t.co/xVHQBHrT via @AddThis
Making music for Mott: U-M Life Sciences Orchestra plays a dance-inspired concert for all ages Jan. 22 | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “What do hippos in tutus, Chairman Mao, Superman, Gypsies, Russian royalty, elderly Mexicans and zombies have in common? All of them will be dancing at a Jan. 22, 2012 concert by the U-M Life Sciences Orchestra -- perhaps not literally, but certainly in the imaginations of the musicians and audience members.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on December 30, 2011 at 4:17 pm By:
Mark your calendar: Jan. 22 concert saluting our Mott Hospital, by an orchestra made up of doctors, nurses and others! http://t.co/XnQHnPEw
Few hospitals aggressively combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “Prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infections lags behind other prevention practices, but there are actions patients can take to stay safe.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on December 8, 2011 at 4:03 pm By:
New study from UMHS & @VAAnnArbor shows few hospitals aggressively combat catheter-associated urinary tract infections: http://t.co/TyrZRvLr
U-M Emergency Department opens new adult unit | University of Michigan Health System
uofmhealth.org — “A new adult unit at the U-M Emergency Department provides additional space for patients to receive treatment, along with other improvements.” View full resource at uofmhealth.org
Most Recently Shared on December 7, 2011 at 1:22 pm By:
Come take a virtual tour of our new, 27-bed emergency unit, which opens today. http://t.co/GRWLgVxM
