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U-M researchers question whether patient safety surveys actually measure how well a hospital is keeping patients safe. Learn more on patient safety culture.
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Bladder Bundle combines protocols, checklists, and training to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections in hospitals. See the results of the study.
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Many health care professionals still aren't washing their hands despite the known risk of infections. See what hospitals are doing to improve hand sanitization.
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New tools help hospitals change their approach to handling patient harm. See how this approach has impacted the number of lawsuits and malpractice cases.
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The Rome Foundation has updated diagnostic criteria on functional GI disorders. See the latest research and education surrounding irritable bowel syndrome.
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U-M researchers provide comprehensive view of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in the U.S. Learn about their seven ares of focus to improve COPD care.
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A new study reveals that 30% of female physicians report experiencing sexual harassment in the workplace and both men and women perceive and experience gender bias.
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Cerdelga, from University of Michigan, treats Gaucher without the need for biweekly two-hour intravenous medications. Discover more about Cerdelga capsules.
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Rare procedures make it difficult for pediatric surgeons to maintain their skill set. This new study examines procedure frequency and offers solutions.
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University of Michigan study finds a high level of variability among physicians being asked how they would treat two sample cases of a brain hemorrhage.
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University of Michigan study shows that persistent critically ill patients, 5% of all ICU patients, use 33% of of health care resources.
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As violence has unfolded at hospitals in Aleppo, University of Michigan researchers call for an international stance against violations of medical neutrality.
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A University of Michigan physician testified before lawmakers on the pharmaceutical company Valeant’s practice of raising prices on specialized niche drugs.
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University of Michigan cardiologist believes that despite new blood thinning drugs taken orally, anticoagulation clinics will continue serving patients.
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A University of Michigan study has found a single half-hour session with a trained therapist during an ER visit was enough to reduce opioid painkiller abuse.