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New Study Examines Teen Sexual Violence
A groundbreaking U-M study examines sexual violence and aggression among middle school and high school students.
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Patients Use Only a Fraction of Opioids Given After Surgery — But Prescription Size Affects Use
First large study of surgical opioid prescribing and patient usage shows the potential for reduced amounts and the importance of safe disposal of unused pills
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As Bedsore Prevention Efforts Lag, Experts Offer Advice
The management of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers varies greatly, according to a new study. Researchers offer three key takeaways.
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Cannabis On The Ballot: What Researchers Think You Should Know
With voters in several states asked to decide about recreational and medical marijuana, a quick look at the state of knowledge about the drug and its derivatives
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‘No Single Fix’: U-M Efforts Attack Opioid Crisis from All Angles
Countless research projects to better understand the science of addiction are in motion. Those cross-disciplinary findings are informing prevention and treatment.
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Need Health Insurance in 2019? Now’s the Time to Act
Whether you buy healthcare thru your employer or the ACA marketplace, here are 7 things to know before the 2018 health insurance open enrollment period starts.
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Study: Risky Sedative Prescriptions for Older Adults Vary Widely
Benzodiazepine prescribing is most intense in the South and in economically disadvantaged counties. It’s also a more common among older male primary care physicians.
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Study Uncovers Disparities in Life-Threatening Birth Experiences
A review of data from millions of U.S. births finds higher rates of dangerous delivery-related conditions in new mothers of color and those with certain underlying health conditions.
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A New Type of Church Outreach: Diabetes Education
A program that provides peer-to-peer health counseling applies U-M research in a faith-based setting. See how it’s helping parishioners in need.
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How Medicaid Expansion Gave Enrollees a Major Financial Boost
Health care coverage for low-income patients produces fiscal benefits that include lower unpaid debts, fewer bankruptcies and higher credit scores.
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Despite DEA Limits on Opioids, Prescriptions Still Rose
A new drug policy was meant to curb unnecessary opioid prescriptions. Instead, prescriptions after surgery went up.
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Why Aren't More STD Patients Getting This Proven Treatment?
Expedited partner therapy is a federally recommended treatment approach for STDs but several barriers prevent antibiotics from being administered quickly. Learn more.
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Survey Offers Hospital Biobanks a Lesson in Gaining Patient Trust
Universities that sell access to their biobanks to private companies should tell patients and be transparent about how profits are used, a new survey shows.
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Study Reveals Blind Spot in Coverage of Low Vision Devices
Technology can enrich the lives of those with low vision but a Michigan Medicineresearcher says a policy change might address racial disparities in use of the devices
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Study: Medicaid Expansion Improves Access to Family Planning
See how the Healthy Michigan Plan, Michigan's expansion of the Medicaid for low income adults, is improving access to birth control and family planning services.