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Michigan firearm data now available in near real-time
An online dashboard of firearm deaths in Michigan, which will add injury data in future, aims to improve timely response to a public health issue.
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NASCAR star’s death shows how sepsis can kill anyone if not caught
Kyle Busch's death from sepsis offers a chance to raise awareness of the importance of recognizing symptoms, and of timely care.
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Timely treatment helps former baseball pro survive on-field stroke with no complications
Two days after his players recognized stroke symptoms at practice, a baseball and softball coach left the hospital with zero complications or lingering effects thanks to timely treatment.
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Lower firework age restrictions leads to increase in pediatric hand injuries
Loosened firework restrictions across individual states creates an opportunity for minors to suffer serious injuries.
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Severe strokes linked to 5 times higher dementia risk
As stroke severity increases, the risk of progressive cognitive decline and dementia substantially rises, according to a national study led by Michigan Medicine researchers.
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Surviving sepsis: New guidelines harness life saving evidence for treating adults
An updated clinical guideline for treating sepsis in adults emphasizes pre-hospital care and judicious use of antibiotics and antifungals
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1 in 3 parents fear their teen or young adult could cause a crash
Motor vehicle crashes remain a leading cause of death for teens and young adults, yet many families may underestimate the risks close to home, suggests a new national poll.
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For rural firearm owners, Store Safely program offers options to enhance secure firearm storage
Because firearm ownership is common across northern Michigan communities, Cynthia Ewell Foster, a University of Michigan clinical Professor of Psychiatry, began piloting a program to encourage secure storage of firearms several years ago in partnership with Sarah Derwin of the Marquette County Health Department.
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Motorcycle helmet repeal linked to 26% rise in crash-related hospital costs
A study of motorcycle crash-related hospital costs in Michigan and three comparison states shows a rise after the helmet requirement was repealed.
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An AI model that can read and diagnose a brain MRI in seconds
An AI-powered model developed at University of Michigan can read a brain MRI and diagnose a person in seconds, new research finds.
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Former nurse develops UTI that rapidly progresses to septic shock
Karen Hollingsworth’s training as a nurse helped her identify the symptoms of a urinary tract infection and when it rapidly developed into septic shock.
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Stroke survivors miss critical treatment, face greater disability due to systemic transfer delays
Problems with the United States stroke transfer system are drastically reducing survivors’ chances of receiving critical treatment and increasing the likelihood that they will leave the hospital with a disability, a study suggests.
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America doesn’t have enough hospital beds. This could help
The Michigan Medicine Capacity Command Center, known as M2C2, and operational changes have accelerated bed assignment, transfer acceptance and discharge while reducing length of stay for adult inpatients.
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Level 1 Trauma Center saves patient’s life after major car accident
Nick McGowan had a head on collision with an underage drunk driver and had extensive injuries, which was cared for by Survival Flight, U-M Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Acute Care Surgery.
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Surgeons and General Motors engineers partner to prevent automotive crash injuries
Michigan Medicine hosts the International Center for Automotive Medicine research center, and unique fellowship, that allows medical professionals and automotive engineers to partner on improving automotive safety and the prevention of injuries
