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Zell Lurie Institute Alumni Establish Resonant Venture Partners to Invest in Technology Start-ups in Michigan
Participation in $1 Million Investment in Mobile Security Start-up Scio Security Marks Firm's First Investment ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, The Samuel Zell & Robert H.

Reminding Healthcare Staff to Remove Catheters Reduces Infections by Half
Researchers found the most common hospital-acquired infection is significantly reduced with simple, low-cost interventions ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Urinary catheters are often left in place longer than needed, and new research shows that reminder systems that encourage hospital staff to remove catheters promptly can reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 52 percent. The review and meta-analysis was published July 30 in the journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases.

U-M's Efforts to Encourage Full Disclosure of Medical Errors Decreased Claims and Costs, Study Says
Admitting mistakes did not lead to more malpractice claims ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Michigan's program of full disclosure and compensation for medical errors resulted in a decrease in new claims for compensation (including lawsuits), time to claim resolution and lower liability costs, according to a study published Aug.

U-M Hires Almost 200 New Medical School Faculty Members Since May
Number of physicians and medical researchers on staff hits highest point ever, capping five years of steady growth ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Colleen Hawley Neal, M.D., is passionate about imaging techniques that make the difference in cancer diagnosis â€“ and she's bringing that considerable expertise to the faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School.

U-M Health System Launches Massive Medical Information Technology Overhaul
Selection of Epic Systems Corp. as primary vendor paves the way for UMHS to leapfrog over other medical centers ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forget paper charts, computer systems that don't "talk" to one another and digital medical records that aren't easy to share.


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	Home - Site Map - This Site Is For Sale Zell Lurie Institute Alumni Establish Resonant Venture Partners to Invest in Technology Start-ups in Michigan Participation in $1 Million Investment in Mobile Security Start-up Scio Security Marks Firm's First Investment ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Today, The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Reminding Healthcare Staff to Remove Catheters Reduces Infections by Half Researchers found the most common hospital-acquired infection is significantly reduced with simple, low-cost interventions ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Urinary catheters are often left in place longer than needed, and new research shows that reminder systems that encourage hospital staff to remove catheters promptly can reduce the rate of catheter-associated urinary tract infections by 52 percent. The review and meta-analysis was published July 30 in the journal, Clinical Infectious Diseases. U-M's Efforts to Encourage Full Disclosure of Medical Errors Decreased Claims and Costs, Study Says Admitting mistakes did not lead to more malpractice claims ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The University of Michigan's program of full disclosure and compensation for medical errors resulted in a decrease in new claims for compensation (including lawsuits), time to claim resolution and lower liability costs, according to a study published Aug. U-M Hires Almost 200 New Medical School Faculty Members Since May Number of physicians and medical researchers on staff hits highest point ever, capping five years of steady growth ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Colleen Hawley Neal, M.D., is passionate about imaging techniques that make the difference in cancer diagnosis â€“ and she's bringing that considerable expertise to the faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School. U-M Health System Launches Massive Medical Information Technology Overhaul Selection of Epic Systems Corp. as primary vendor paves the way for UMHS to leapfrog over other medical centers ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forget paper charts, computer systems that don't "talk" to one another and digital medical records that aren't easy to share.		U-M Health System Launches Massive Medical Information Technology Overhaul Selection of Epic Systems Corp. as primary vendor paves the way for UMHS to leapfrog over other medical centers ANN ARBOR, Mich., July 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Forget paper charts, computer systems that don't "talk" to one another and digital medical records that aren't easy to share. U-M Researcher Says Preschoolers Understand the Power of Advertising Highlights: Three to five year olds understand brands -- Preschoolers have the ability to judge products based on popularity and relevance in their lives -- Study underscores importance to monitor advertising to children U-M Hires Almost 200 New Medical School Faculty Members Since May Number of physicians and medical researchers on staff hits highest point ever, capping five years of steady growth ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 2 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Colleen Hawley Neal, M.D., is passionate about imaging techniques that make the difference in cancer diagnosis â€“ and she's bringing that considerable expertise to the faculty of the University of Michigan Medical School. Surveillance Colonoscopy Should be Targeted to High-Risk Patients, U-M Researcher Says ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Surveillance colonoscopy is effective and cost-effective when targeted to high-risk patients, according to new research from a University of Michigan physician. Erb Institute at University of Michigan Launches Innovative Internship Program to Support Job Creation, Economic Renewal for Michigan Initiative stimulates clean tech and alternative energy entrepreneurship Cielo MedSolutions Awarded Grant from the National Cancer Institute Healthcare software company Cielo MedSolutions teams with University of Michigan Health System on STTR grant. University of Michigan Health System Adopts TrueVision® 3D Surgical Visualization Platform for Department of Neurosurgery TrueVision® 3D improves quality of surgical education, contributes to leadership of residency program. Robert Zucker to Receive Highest Award for Research on Alcohol Use, Abuse Research Society on Alcoholism nominated Robert Zucker to receive Distinguished Researcher Award, the society's most prestigious honor, Wednesday, June 30 ANN ARBOR, Mich., June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Robert Zucker, Ph.D., director of the University of Michigan Addiction Research Center, and the Substance Abuse Section in the Department of Psychiatry, has been named recipient of the 31st annual Research Society on Alcoholism Distinguished Researcher Award.