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Does a Hospital’s ‘Safety Culture’ Reduce Risky Infections?
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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What It Takes to Protect Hospital Patients from UTIs
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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Hand Washing Stops Infections, So Why Do Health Care Workers Skip It?
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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Hospitals Can Break Through the ‘Wall of Silence’ with New Toolkit
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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Gut Check: Rome IV Reflects Evolving IBS Understanding
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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Care for COPD: Could More Be Done?
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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30% of Female Physicians Report Sexual Harassment at Work
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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The 40-Year Path to a New Drug for a Rare Disease
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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Is Pediatric Surgery Quality a Numbers Game?
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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Survey: Severe Stroke Prognoses Differ Depending on the Doctor
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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Just 5% of Patients Account for a Third of ICU Time
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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Syrian Hospital Bombing Highlights Plight of Medical Teams in Conflict Zones
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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Testimony: High Drug Prices Have ‘Enormous Human Cost’
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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Despite New DOAC Use, Anticoagulation Clinics Serve Purpose
University of Michigan cardiologist believes that despite new blood thinning drugs taken orally, anticoagulation clinics will continue serving patients.
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Taking the Fight Against Risky Opioid Use to the ER
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.