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Only 1 in 3 Academic Neurologists Are Women, Study Finds
Men and women now enter medical school in near-even numbers, but fewer women pursue neurology careers — with gaps increasing by seniority.
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NIH Funds a Research Consortium to Address Firearm Deaths Among U.S. Children and Teens
More than 20 researchers at 12 universities and health systems across the nation are working to address firearm deaths among children with a recent $5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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One-Stop Shop: New Clinic Bundles Key Services After ICU Discharge
Rooted in research, a Michigan Medicine clinic aims to help intensive care unit patients receive proper follow-up care and prevent readmissions.
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Tight Federal Funding a Challenge and Opportunity for Cancer Research
A newly announced $150 million gift to the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center will help fill the gaps in federal funding and support high-risk, high-reward research.
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Building an Ultrasound System to Detect Secondary Brain Injury
Galvanized by a unique funding opportunity, a cross-disciplinary team of an engineer and emergency medicine physicians combined forces to combat traumatic brain injury.
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Opinion: It’s Time to Treat Physician Burnout’s Root Causes
The medical community widely recognizes the stresses physicians face. Now it is time to take measurable steps toward changing the profession.
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Women in Medicine Say #MeToo, Report ‘Appalling’ Experiences
As many high-profile men face national reckoning for inappropriate sexual misconduct in the workplace, women in medicine are also standing up to say #MeToo, sharing their stories of sexual harassment and discrimination.
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As States Explore Medicaid Work Requirements, Study Shows Most Enrollees Either Already Work or Can’t Work
Work requirements proposed in some states would probably apply to only a small group of Medicaid enrollees and may disrupt care for the chronically ill.
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Study: Hospitals No Longer Top Provider of Cataract Surgeries
Ocular surgeries are steadily shifting away from hospitals, a move that offers convenience and financial perks. But questions of safety and accessibility remain.
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To Make Surgery Safer and Less Expensive, Follow Michigan’s Lead
Dozens of hospitals across Michigan have teamed up to improve surgical care, saving lives and dollars. Now, the leaders propose ways to take the model national.
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Researchers: ‘Choosing Wisely’ Off to a Strong Start, but It’s Time to Evolve
The movement to reduce overtesting and overtreatment is blossoming, but much more work is needed to cut back on low-value care.
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Low-Cost, High-Volume Services Make Up a Big Portion of Unneeded Health Care Spending
“Low-value” care, such as unnecessary lab tests, could be reduced safely to cut expenses, a new analysis suggests.
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‘When Are We Going to Cure Cancer?’: The Bright Future of Breast Cancer Research
When will we cure breast cancer? See how breast cancer treatment has evolved since 1960 and find out what the future of breast cancer treatment and research holds.
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Despite Viability, ‘Increased-Risk’ Donor Organs a Tough Sell to Transplant Patients
The opioid epidemic has created a tragic surge in donor organs. But despite their safety record, the organs that could save lives go unused.
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As Retirement Age Rises, the Health of Pre-Retirees Is Getting Worse
Americans nearing retirement face double trouble: more disability and cognitive issues than their elders had at this age and a longer wait to collect Social Security.