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$14.2-million NIH award to U-M funds research to untangle intricacies of person-to-person flu transmission—and reduce illness, deaths, economic losses
IHPI researchers among U-M federal award recipients
In a new piece for The Conversation, Sarah Patterson discusses how caring for someone with dementia can be especially challenging for families because the condition can profoundly change how a person interacts with their loved ones
U-M clinical trial found program led to dramatic decrease in firearm violence among 16-to-30-year-olds
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National report suggests parents see both benefits and risks for teens while calling for helmets, clearer riding rules and age guidance rather than a ban
Key Takeaways Lead exposure may contribute to dementia risk: Approximately 18% of new dementia cases in the U.S. may be linked to cumulative lead exposure, representing roughly 90,000 new cases each year. Higher exposure was associated with greater risk: Older adults with the highest estimated...
Heart surgery infection rates vary more than twofold across U.S. hospitals
New changes to Medicaid and ACA Marketplace may affect many low- and middle-income workers in volatile jobs who have limited access to employment-based health insurance
This annual award provides seed funding to launch innovative, equity-focused health services research projects.