Faculty in the News: September - November, 2009

Below are selected citations of news stories organized by academic department, compiled by the SPH Office of Communications. Please submit additional articles or comments to sph.communications@umich.edu.

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Archived Citations (sorted by month and faculty member)

Biostatistics

Michael L Boehnke, "At least $145M in FY '09 NIH stimulus funding goes to sequencing; Disease-focused studies dominate," Genomeweb.com, October 20, 2009

Environmental Health Sciences

Chuanwu Xi, "Toronto water has drug-resistant bacteria," Cbc News, October 26, 2009
David Garabrant, "Dow-funded U-M dioxin study criticized for bias," Michiganmessenger.com, October 22, 2009
David Garabrant, "EPA, U-M disagree over Dioxin study," Ourmidland.com, October 22, 2009
Alfred Franzblau, "EPA, U-M disagree over Dioxin study," Ourmidland.com, October 22, 2009
David Garabrant, "Materials from recent EPA meeting on Michigan dioxin study now online," MLive.com, October 22, 2009
David Garabrant, "Usefulness of Dow dioxin study still under debate, but updates are coming," MLive.com, October 20, 2009
David Garabrant, "EPA sets Oct. 20 dioxin meeting," Ourmidland.com, October 09, 2009
David Garabrant, "EPA reviews Univ. Of Michigan dioxin study," redOrbit.com, October 02, 2009
David Garabrant, "Dioxin analyst speaks to Saginaw County Chamber of Commerce," MLive.com, October 01, 2009
David Garabrant, "EPA: U-M dioxin study good, but limited," Ourmidland.com, October 01, 2009
David Garabrant, "University of Michigan scientist EPA scrutiny welcome on dioxin study," Bay City Times, October 01, 2009
Marie O'Neill, "U.S. needs nearly $200 million more on climate-related health research," Media Newswire, September 30, 2009
Marie O'Neill, "Increase sought in climate-health spending," UPI.com, September 28, 2009
Marie O'Neill, "UM: U.S. needs to spend more on climate change health research," WWJ Newsradio 950, September 27, 2009
Marie O'Neill, "US needs nearly $200 million more on climate-related health research," Genengnews.com, September 25, 2009
Gerald Keeler, "University of Michigan tests show short-term exposure to fine particle air pollution can drive up high blood pressure, raise risk of heart attack," Media-newswire.com, September 15, 2009
Howard Hu, "Lead in bones trigger cardiovascular death," Indiaserver.com, September 11, 2009
Howard Hu, "Lead in bone heightens cardiovascular death risk," Mangalorean.com, September 10, 2009
Howard Hu, "Lead in bones seems linked to cardiovascular deaths," Healthjockey.com, September 10, 2009
Howard Hu, "Lead in bone associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men," Sciencedaily.com, September 09, 2009
Howard Hu, "High levels of lead in bone associated with increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease in men," Insciences.org, September 08, 2009
Gerald Keeler, "UMHS Newsroom," Inhaling a heart attack: How air pollution can cause heart disease, September 08, 2009
Theodore Lawrence, "Most notables and ones to watch," Rt-image.com, September 07, 2009
Chuanwu Xi, "New DNA research from University of Michigan outlined," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, September 05, 2009
Chuanwu Xi, "New DNA research from University of Michigan outlined," Gene Therapy Weekly, September 03, 2009
Chuanwu Xi, "New DNA research from University of Michigan outlined," Life Science Weekly, September 01, 2009

Epidemiology

Ana Diez Roux, "U-M study life and death during the Great Depression," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, October 31, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "IDSA: H1N1 messages not reaching front lines," Medpagetoday.com, October 30, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Michigan in the News," University of Michigan Record Update, October 30, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Are chicken eggs the best way to make the swine flu vaccine?," abcnews.go.com, October 28, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "U-M study life and death during the Great Depression," Virus Weekly, October 27, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "H1N1 national emergency: Time for concern, not panic," Time.com, October 24, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Longevity increases during recessions," Canada.com, October 22, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Study finds recession can be good for your health," The Globe and Mail, October 22, 2009
JoLynn Montgomery, "H1N1 may mutate and turn more deadly than seasonal flu. Or it may not.," Nursing.advanceweb.com, October 21, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "More good news about bad times: the Great Depression increased U.S. life expectancy," Naturalnews.com, October 20, 2009
Allison Aiello, "PointSolve Inc. merges with VerbComm Inc.'s network division," Pottsmerc.com, October 20, 2009
Allison Aiello, "The biggest myths about swine flu," Newsday.co.tt, October 20, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Recession adds to life?," Newsleader.com, October 17, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Doomsday it wasn't, but swine flu still deadly," Courierpostonline.com, October 16, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Researchers find longevity increases during recessions," Timescolonist.com, October 16, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Health experts fear swine flu mutation," Journal-news.com, October 15, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Recession size me," News.medill.northwestern.edu, October 14, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Survey: H1N1 concern low, despite CDC predictions," Cleanlink.com, October 14, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "University of Michigan Record Update," Michgian in the new, October 14, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Economy, public health related -- But not how you'd expect," Tonic.com, October 12, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Tork Green Hygiene Council release," Cmmonline.com, October 12, 2009
Sarah Burgard, ""Fear and Loathing" in the American Workplace," Huffingtonpost.com, October 11, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "When the economy is in the red, are people really in the pink?," Scientificamerican.com, October 10, 2009
Allison Aiello, "GreenNOW seminar teaches business advantages of sustainability," Philly.com, October 09, 2009
Sonja Gerrard, "Michigan in the news ," University of Michigan Record Update, October 08, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Michigan's obesity crisis how where we live influences our health," WXEL-FM - Online, October 07, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Michigan's obesity crisis: How where we live influences our health," Michigan Radio, October 07, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Recession may boost life expectancy," Tehran Times, October 07, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Survey finds majority of Americans not worried about H1N1," Reliableplant.com, October 06, 2009
Sonja Gerrard, "Why many Americans are wary of the swine flu vaccine," The Christian Science Monitor, October 06, 2009
Sonja Gerrard, "Why many Americans are wary of the swine flu vaccine," Yahoo! News, October 06, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Commuters' hands reveal poor hygiene," Cbc.ca, October 05, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Harris survey finds majority of Americans not worried about H1N1, despite CDC predictions," Business Wire, October 05, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Harris survey finds majority of Americans not worried about H1N1, despite CDC predictions," AOL Money & Finance, October 04, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Life expectancy in US increased by 6.2 years during Great Depression: Study ," Medindia.net, October 02, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Life and death during the Great Depression," Innovations Report Germany, October 01, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Could the recession be good for your health?," Usnews.com, September 30, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Flu shot is 50 percent more effective than nasal spray vaccine in preventing seasonal influenza," Media Newswire, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Health improves as economy falls study; People smoke less, drink less, work less and sleep more," The Edmonton Journal, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Population health improves during recession, study," Medical News Today, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Research finds people live longer when economy tanks," MinnPost.com, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Study points to benefits from The Great Depression," WIBW-TV - Online, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "U.S. study Great Depression had benefits," CNN.com, September 30, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "ANILife expectancy increased by 6.2 years in U.S. during Great Depression," Yahoo! India, September 29, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Economic stress may have health benefits," Psychcentral.com, September 29, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "The Great Depression helped prolong life expectancy," Mangalorean.com, September 29, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "U-M study: A poor economy could be good for your health," AnnArbor.com, September 29, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Catching the flu might be easier if you're afraid of shots," Dailylocal.com, September 28, 2009
Ana Diez Roux, "Did the Great Depression have a silver lining? Life expectancy increased by 6.2 years," ScienceDaily, September 28, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Federal guidelines urge employers to plan for upcoming influenza season," Risk & Insurance, September 28, 2009
Mark L Wilson, "Increase sought in climate-health spending," UPI.com, September 28, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Study: Vitamin D deficiency could lead to high blood pressure," Privatemdlabs.com, September 28, 2009
Allison Aiello, "The biggest myths about Swine Flu," Health.msn.com, September 28, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "U.S. needs nearly $200 million more on climate-related health research," Medicalnewstoday.com, September 28, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Needles necessary to stem seasonal flu," Consumeraffairs.com, September 27, 2009
Mark L Wilson, "UM: U.S. needs to spend more on climate change health research," WWJ Newsradio 950, September 27, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Association between vitamin D deficiency in younger women and increased risk of high blood pressure in mid-life," MedicalNewsToday.com, September 26, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Doctors hand holding needle," WebMD, September 25, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Is hand sanitizer better than soap for halting flu?," AZCentral.com, September 25, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study Flu shots better than nasal spray for adults," Dubuque Telegraph Herald - Online, September 25, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "UPI newsTrack health and science news - Vitamin D lack linked to blood pressure," UPI.com, September 25, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Vitamin D deficiency linked to 300% greater risk of developing high blood pressure," Prohealth.com, September 25, 2009
Allison Aiello, "With flu worries come flurries of hand sanitizers," Lawrence Journal-World - Online, September 25, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Flu shots increase risk of H1N1 unpublished study," Hamilton Spectator - Online, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "H1N1 vaccine shots vs. mist," WKYC-TV - Online, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "In adults, shots more effective than nasal spray vaccine in preventing seasonal flu," Record Update, September 24, 2009
Suzanne Ohmit, "In adults, shots more effective than nasal spray vaccine in preventing seasonal flu," Record Update, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Injectable vaccines more effective for adult flu than nasal spray," KLTV-TV - Online, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "MOH cautious on flu shot fears," Toronto Star - Online, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Scared of shots? Don't run for the spray yet," Virginian-Pilot, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Some doubt hand washing stops H1N1," CNN.com, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study flu shot twice as good as spray," Lexington Herald-Leader - Online, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study flu shot works better than nasal spray in adults," FOXNews.com, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "This flu season, consider a needle," Freep.com, September 24, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Unpublished studies question whether seasonal flu shot raises swine flu risk," The Canadian Press, September 24, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Vitamin D deficiency in younger women is associated with increased risk of high blood pressure," ScienceDaily, September 24, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Downward mobility tied to depression in immigrants," Reuters.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Flu shot beats flu spray for young adults," Weather.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Inactivated vaccine worked best in 2007/2008 flu season," Modernmedicine.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Injectable vaccine better than intranasal for seasonal flu in adults," LATimesblogs.latimes.com, September 23, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Low vitamin D raises blood pressure in women: study," Uk.reuters.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study: Flu shot bests nose spray," Online.wsj.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study: Flu shot better than nasal spray in adults," Seattlepi.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study: Flu shot more effective than nasal spray among healthy adults," Sfexaminer.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Study: Flu shots better than nasal spray," Wwj.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Unpublished studies question whether seasonal flu shot raises swine flu risk," Ca.news.yahoo.com, September 23, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Use of hand sanitizer soars with concern over swine flu," Baltimoresun.com, September 23, 2009
Arnold S Monto, "Which is better: Nasal flu vaccine or the shot?," Wbztv.com, September 23, 2009
Sandro Galea, "Learning to live with fear of the flu," Time.com, September 22, 2009
Sandro Galea, "Swine flu: How to live with fear of Pandemic H1N1 Flu," News.yahoo.com, September 22, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Flu on college campuses what works, what doesn't," FOXNews.com, September 21, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Flu on campus: What works, what doesn't," News.yahoo.com, September 18, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Flu on campus: What works, what doesn't," Reuters.com, September 18, 2009
Allison Aiello, "Flu on campus: What works, what doesn't," Abcnews.go.com, September 18, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Pink slips aren't rosy," The Washington Times, September 11, 2009
Ronald Davis, "Everyday health choices keep cancer at bay," Natural Products Industry Center, September 08, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Job insecurity leads to health problems in U.S. workers," Fridayletter.asph.org, September 04, 2009
Maryfran Sowers, "Recent findings in menstruation described by researchers from University of Michigan," Drug Week, September 04, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Job insecurity leads to health problems in U.S. workers," Hr.cch.com, September 03, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "U.S. workers may have health problems due to job insecurity," Huliq.com, September 02, 2009
Sarah Burgard, "Study: Job insecurity leads to health problems in U.S. workers," EHS Today.com, September 01, 2009

Health Behavior & Health Education

Nancy K Janz, "Breast reconstruction varies by race, University of Michigan study finds," ASPH Friday Letter, October 09, 2009
Daniel Kruger, "Michigan SPH researcher Dr. Daniel Kruger wins prestigious Faculty Award," ASPH Friday Letter, October 09, 2009
Nancy K Janz, "Breast reconstruction varies by race, U-M study finds," Newswise, October 05, 2009
Nancy K Janz, "Less-acculturated Latinas least likely to have reconstruction after breast cancer surgery," Media-newswire.com, October 05, 2009
Harvey Leo, "Health check up-- food allergies," Myfoxdetroit.com, October 01, 2009
Jose Bauermeister, "Working too much can be dangerous for teen's sexual health," Newsrx.com, September 07, 2009

Health Management & Policy

Peter Jacobson, "University of Michigan study could assist overwhelmed safety-net providers in Michigan," crainsdetroit.com, November 09, 2009
Ken Warner, "Information sessions on shift to smoke-free university are Nov. 12 and 19," University of Michigan Record Update, November 05, 2009
Mark Fendrick, "Michigan in the News ," University of Michigan Record Update, October 28, 2009
Mark Fendrick, "The University's impact on health care reform legislation," Michigandaily.com, October 28, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "A push for colleges to prioritize mental health," Npr.org, October 26, 2009
Paula Lantz, "In the health care debate, choose words carefully," The Washington Post, October 22, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Colleges see rise in mental health issues," Npr.org, October 20, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "STAMP of recognition," Stanforddaily.com, October 20, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Young adults struggle to find health care coverage," Medicalnewstoday.com, October 20, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Colleges see rise in mental health issues," npr.org, October 19, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "US colleges see rise in mental health issues," Craegmoor.co.uk, October 19, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Young adults struggle finding health care coverage," News-medical.net, October 19, 2009
Paula Lantz, "Messages about social factors and health can backfire," MedIndia, October 18, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Depression: Common amongst us," Collegenews.com, October 17, 2009
Paula Lantz, "Rachel Dry -- In health-care debate, words matter," Washington Post - Online, October 17, 2009
Paula Lantz, "Messages about social factors and health can backfire," Medical News Today, October 16, 2009
Paula Lantz, "News in red and blue how messages about social factors and health can backfire," Houston Chronicle - Online, October 16, 2009
Paula Lantz, "News in red and blue: How messages about social factors and health can backfire," Reuters.com, October 16, 2009
Paula Lantz, "News in red and blue: Messages about social factors and health can backfire," Sciencedaily.com, October 16, 2009
Paula Lantz, "U M Health messages 10 16," Associated Press, October 16, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Happy minds are healthy minds," Cavalierdaily.com, October 14, 2009
Paula Lantz, "Health care disscussion," The University of Michigan Record Update, October 14, 2009
Daniel Eisenberg, "Is your college student simply homesick....or is it depression?," Examiner.com, October 14, 2009
Dean Smith, "Office hours: Profs give academic diagnosis for health reform's public option," Michigandaily.com, October 12, 2009
Richard Hirth, "Office Hours: Profs give academic diagnosis for health reform's public option," The Michigan Daily, October 12, 2009
Howard Markel, "First H1N1 flu vaccines arrive: Parents wary, doctors express concern over administrative logistics," Examiner.com, October 05, 2009
Howard Markel, "Vaccine for H1N1 urged for all," St. Petersburg Times, October 05, 2009
Peter Jacobson, "A framework to measure the value of public health services," Health Services Research, October 01, 2009
Paula Lantz, "Young women exercise less than men study," Punjabkesari, September 30, 2009
Howard Markel, "Lessons from 1918 on influenza-related school closure planning," Newswise, September 29, 2009
Howard Markel, "H1N1 vaccine and deadly nerve disease; plus-- are seniors happy about government vaccine guidelines?," Examiner.com, September 28, 2009
Margaret Kruk, "Investigators at University of Michigan target public health," NewsRx.com, September 28, 2009
Howard Markel, "Baja California gets ready for next bout with flu virus," SignOnSanDiego.com, September 20, 2009
Dean Smith, "Sources: Baptist Health System seeking bigger Gardendale presence," Birmingham.bizjournals.com, September 18, 2009
Howard Markel, "Drug makers, suppliers struggle to meet H1N1 vaccine orders," Washington Times - Online, September 16, 2009
Howard Markel, "What Mexico taught the world about pandemic influenza preparedness and community mitigation strategies," Jama.ama-assn.org, September 16, 2009
Ken Warner, "Say yes to more tobacco taxes," Freep.com, September 11, 2009
Howard Markel, "H1N1 could have cultural implications," Npr.org, September 09, 2009
Mark Fendrick, "Value-based plan design draws opposing views," Business Insurance, September 07, 2009
Mark Fendrick, "Value-based plan design draws opposing views," Businessinsurance.com, September 06, 2009
Mark Fendrick, "Health care reform expert sources from the University of Michigan," Media-newswire.com, September 01, 2009
Clifford Douglas, "Tobacco firms sue to block marketing law," The New York Times, September 01, 2009

SPH General

"Cole at U-M," Freep.com, November 05, 2009
"arGentis expands Scientific Advisory Board," Genomics & Genetics Weekly, October 30, 2009
"Robert Bavelock," Wickedlocal.com, October 30, 2009
"The Michigan Difference (Lindsay Cottrell)," University of Michigan Record Update, October 29, 2009
"arGentis expands Scientific Advisory Board," Biotech Week, October 26, 2009
"Michigan SPH hosts Annual Internship Poster Day," ASPH Friday Letter, October 23, 2009
"Dow Chemical and dioxins: Cleanup deal's outcome could affect future initiatives," Chicagotribune.com, October 22, 2009
"arGentis Expands Scientific Advisory Board," Business Wire, October 16, 2009
"arGentis expands scientific advisory board," Reuters.com, October 16, 2009
"EPA and MDEQ seek comment on proposed Dow Chemical Agreement; public meeting Nov. 5," Yosemite.epa.gov, October 16, 2009
"Hamel new Lakeland CEO," Southbendtribune.com, October 14, 2009
"More people are living with, not dying from, hip fractures," Healthleadersmedia.com, October 14, 2009
"New suicide prevention program gets underway," Tuftsdaily.com, October 13, 2009
"Blue Cross names three new executives," Reuters.com, October 12, 2009
"Blue Cross names three new executives," Wkbt.com, October 12, 2009
"Blue Cross names three new executives," Wrcbtv.com, October 12, 2009
"Blue Cross names three new executives," Wbtv.com, October 12, 2009
"Blue Cross names three new executives," Forbes.com, October 12, 2009
"Wake Forest University School of Medicine honours researchers," News-medical.net, October 12, 2009
"Hamel named Lakeland CEO," Nilesstar.com, October 10, 2009
"Loren Hamel named new Lakeland CEO and president," Wsjm.com, October 09, 2009
"Study links hypertension with vitamin D deficiency," Naturalnews.com, October 06, 2009
"Study links Hypertension with vitamin D deficiency," Naturalnews.com, October 06, 2009
"Chew your way to faster post-cesarean healing," Natural Products Industry Center, October 05, 2009
"Could the recession be good for your health?," News 25 at 10 PM - WEHT-TV, October 01, 2009
"Perfect Lawns, is it worth it?," Mycontentbuilder.com, October 01, 2009
"All about personal finance," eMaxHealth, September 29, 2009
"Research reports from University of Michigan provide new insights into depression," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, September 26, 2009
"Lack of sunshine vitamin linked to high BP in women," DailyIndia.com, September 25, 2009
"Low vitamin d raises blood pressure in women," National Women's Health Information Center, September 25, 2009
"Sunshine vitamin is vital," Daily Express Reporter, September 25, 2009
"Symptoms and treatment for novel H1N1," Columbia Missourian - Online, September 25, 2009
"Vitamin d deficiency predicts hypertension," The Ivanhoe Newswire, September 25, 2009
"Lack of vitamin d linked to high blood pressure," U.S. News & World Report - Online, September 24, 2009
"Low vitamin D linked to high blood pressure," CBC Toronto - Online, September 24, 2009
"Low vitamin D raises BP," News24, September 24, 2009
"Research reports on telemedicine from University of Michigan provide new insights," Biotech Week, September 23, 2009
"Research reports from University of Michigan provide new insights into depression," Gastroenterology Week, September 21, 2009
"CHC's community education presents: The mystery of acupuncture," Battlecreekenquirer.com, September 17, 2009
"UMES passes 123-year mark," Delmarvanow.com, September 16, 2009
"ACGIH announces additions to the 2010 board of directors and 2010 nominating committee," ThomasNet, September 14, 2009
"Men with high levels of bone lead 6 times more likely to die from heart disease," Newspostlonline.com, September 14, 2009
"Regular aerobic exercise lowers risk of fatty liver," Thenews.com, September 12, 2009
"Lead in bone heightens cardiovascular death risk," Sindhtoday.net, September 10, 2009
"Men with high levels of bone lead 6 times more likely to die from heart disease," Dailyindia.com, September 10, 2009
"UMES celebrates Founders Week," Delmarvanow.com, September 09, 2009
"Inhaling a heart attack: How air pollution can cause heart disease," UMHS Newsroom, September 08, 2009
"Phase II trial of combination therapy with Bortezomib, Pegylated Liposomal Doxorubicin, and Dexameth," Journal of Clinical Oncology, September 08, 2009
"Julie Novak," Crain's Detroit Business, September 07, 2009
"Women to watch ," Crainsdetroit.com, September 07, 2009
"Title Passages," San Diego Union-Tribune, September 06, 2009
"REC hires new leader," Pridesource.com, September 03, 2009