Michigan Medicine

New research: Inappropriate prescriptions for antibiotics, glucocorticoids and opioids are common at urgent cares: michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/ina…

In a new study, U-M researchers from @SoleimanpourLab found that mitochondria accumulate misfolded proteins, which kills β-cells. Reversing this process could help treat type 2 diabetes. #CaswellDiabetesInstitute Learn more at michmed.org/jV2yP.

Pediatric heart transplants not only require intense physical care, but mental health care as well for our Little Victors. U-M Health's Melissa Cousino, Ph.D. talks about the importance of mental health care for transplant patients. 💙💛 Read more: michmed.org/JDkby

Over the past 175 years, @UMichMedicine has expanded from a single building on the edge of The Diag to a healthcare system that spans most of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. Learn about Michigan Medicine's growth and research discoveries: myumi.ch/e3E4V

Between 7/4 to 7/10, 2025, the U-M Health liver transplant team completed 7 transplants in 7 days from living and deceased donors. "The transplants demonstrated the 24/7 commitment to team collaboration to provide life-saving transplants for our patients," said Seth Waits, M.D

Championship Updates in Sleep Medicine is back for 2025! If you are a health professional caring for patients with sleep disorders, reserve your seat by registering at michmed.org/XWA2R

U-M researchers have developed a soft, antimicrobial mouthguard that absorbs secretions before harmful bacteria can reach the lungs. The $40 device helps stop ventilator-associated pneumonia, which costs more than $40,000 per case. Learn more at michmed.org/Q9z8w.

After President Trump was diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, vascular surgeon @AndreaObiMD joined the @AP to explain the condition, symptoms and treatments. Watch here: michmed.org/yg42K

The #AI revolution has not passed older Americans by, our new poll shows. In fact, more than half of people over 50 have used an AI technology that they spoke or typed to. But more than 90% of them also want to see AI-generated content labeled. Read more: michmed.org/WXPYX

Diet is a key contributor to cardiovascular disease risk, but all of the information and trends online make it tough to decipher fact from fiction. Check out these helpful tips from a team of registered dietitian nutritionists from the U-M Health Frankel Cardiovascular Center!

The @doximity Residency Navigator ranked 24 @UMich residency programs among the top 25 in the nation. A big shoutout to our outstanding residency programs and the teams behind them! michmed.org/rwVQq

3 years ago today, the national @988Lifeline launched, offering help for #mentalhealth crisis. Since then, other crisis resources have opened across the U.S., such as mobile response teams, drop-in "urgent care" centers & post-crisis care. Learn more: michmed.org/eQkz9

Have you ever had a #mentalhealth crisis? Or helped someone else through one? Even if not, it's important to know what to do if a crisis comes up. There are more services than ever to help, from @988Lifeline to local mobile & drop-in care. Learn more: michmed.org/eQkz9

Gout manifests in painful flares, but there are other actions taking place within the body that cause further damage. U-M Health's Puja Khanna, M.D., M.P.H., talks with @BottomLine_Inc about the importance of treating the underlying condition. Read more: bottomlineinc.com/health/disease…

This is not a boring year for #healthpolicy. But what do a newly signed law and a recent Supreme Court decision actually mean for people with Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance they buy themselves or get from employers? We've got the latest here: michmed.org/WXP2z

Debating whether or not to give your tween or teen a cell phone? 5 things to consider: michmed.org/28m5v

📢 Now accepting applications! The 2-year Michigan Medicine Administrative Fellowship offers rotations, executive mentorship & hands-on leadership training in academic medicine. Apply by Sept. 8, 2025: michmed.org/mDA4e

LOOK UP: Driving around our medical campus in Ann Arbor, you’ll see new signage for the D. Dan and Betty Kahn Health Care Pavilion. We continue to move closer toward opening of this state-of-the-art inpatient tower that will further elevate the care we can provide for patients!

Summer is here and Independence Day is upon us. It's a great time to celebrate with family and friends and see fireworks. Here are some quick tips to remind yourself of the proper, and safe, ways to use fireworks: michmed.org/NYy5y

Did you know that 175 years ago this fall, #umich medical history began on the @UMich Diag, with the opening of the 1st @UMichMedSchool building? Check out our interactive map & article to learn more about how we grew over time: michmed.org/vQ5eZ #MichMed175 #medhist #tbt