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Faculty in the News - January, 2008

Biostatistics

Goncalo Abecasis, "Genome project to require Google-like computing power," Government Executive.com, January 25, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Genes linked to height also tied to osteoarthritis risk," FORBES magazine, January 18, 2008
Cristen Willer, "New genetic variants are linked to lipid levels, heart disease risk," Medical Device Week, January 17, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "New genetic variants are linked to lipid levels, heart disease risk," Medical Device Week, January 17, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "New genetic variants linked to lipid levels, heart disease risk," Diagnostic Update, January 17, 2008
Cristen Willer, "New genetic variants linked to lipid levels, heart disease risk," Diagnostic Update, January 17, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Seven new cholesterol genes discovered," Tehran Times, January 17, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Arthritis may be inevitable," Balochistan Times , January 15, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, " Arthritis linked to height," inthenews.co.uk, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Arthritis linked to height ," inthenews.co.uk, January 14, 2008
Cristen Willer, "International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease," National Institutes of Health Documents and Publications, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid leves, risk for coronary artery disease," National Institutes of Health Documents and Publications, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Researchers uncover new piece to the puzzle of human height ," National Institutes of Health Documents and Publications, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Risk for coronary artery disease and new genetic variants associated with lipid levels," Medical News Today, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Seven new cholesterol genes discovered," Washington Post, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Seven new cholesterol genes identified," Hindustan Times, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Too short? Arthritis may be inevitable," Indo-Asian News Service, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Too short? Arthritis may be inevitable ," News Post India, January 14, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Genetic connection between short stature and arthritis uncovered," Science Daily, January 13, 2008
Cristen Willer, "International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease," US Fed News, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease," US Fed News, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "International effort finds new genetic variants associated with lipid levels, risk for coronary artery disease," States News Service, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Researchers uncover new piece to puzzle of human height," US Fed News, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Researchers uncover new piece to puzzle of human height," States News Service, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Researchers uncover new piece to the puzzle of human height," EurekAlert, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Seven new cholesterol genes discovered," AOL, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Study locates cholesterol genes; finds surprises about good, bad cholesterol," Science Daily, January 13, 2008
Goncalo Abecasis, "Study locates cholesterol genes; finds surprises about good, bad cholesterol," Michigan Today, January 13, 2008

Environmental Health Sciences

Howard Hu, "High lead levels advance aging," TheStar.com, January 28, 2008
Howard Hu, "Lead exposure accelerates mental decline," Red Orbit, January 28, 2008
Howard Hu, "Lead linked to aging in older brains," Suna News Agency, January 28, 2008
Howard Hu, "Long-ago lead exposure, and possibly other pollutants, may hasten old-age mental decline," The Associated Press, January 27, 2008
"Michigan court grants dioxin case class-action status ," Midland Daily News, January 26, 2008
Peter Mancuso, "Research on pneumonia reported by scientists at University of Michigan," Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week, January 26, 2008
"Appeals court says Dow lawsuit should be class action ," The Detroit Free Press, January 25, 2008
Howard Hu, "Long-ago lead exposure, and possibly other pollutants, may hasten old-age mental decline," Ledger Dispatch, January 23, 2008
David Garabrant, "Put Dow dioxin in proper perspective," Detroit Free Press, January 23, 2008
"Larry Brilliant takes on a $2B challenge at Google.org," Muckety, January 20, 2008
"Google offers a map for its philanthropy[Larry Brilliant EHS]," New York Times, January 18, 2008
Martin Philbert, "Opinion: BPA and the donor," New York Times, January 14, 2008
Alfred Franzblau, "Kneeling on the job ups arthritis risk," Sydney (Australia) Morning Herald, January 13, 2008
"Canton health board names new commissioner [James Adams, EHS]," Canton Repository, January 12, 2008
"Loma Linda dean David Dyjack [UM SPH Dr.P.H.] challenges self and others to eat vegetarian for one month," ASPH Friday Letter, January 11, 2008
Alfred Franzblau, "Kneeling, standing on the job boost arthritis risk," Reuters Health, January 07, 2008

Epidemiology

Allison Aiello, "UPDATE: SDA Unveils AgainstDisease.com, Hosts new book detailing public health benefits of cleaning and hygiene ," Earthtimes.org, January 30, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "A pandemic that wasn't...," Deccan Herald, January 29, 2008
Ana Diez Roux, "Cities taking steps to close grocery gaps," gourmetretailer.com, January 29, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Forget antibacterials; soap and water best germ-fighter," Lowell Sun, January 28, 2008
Sharon Kardia, "Reports summarize blood pressure research from University of Michigan," Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly, January 27, 2008
Ana Diez Roux, "Cities study dearth of healthy food," USA Today, January 25, 2008
Ana Diez Roux, "Healthy food not available to poor," UPI, January 25, 2008
Allison Aiello, "Are we winning the war on germs? We should all be washing our hands -- but antibacterial products might be going too far," Daily Camera , January 22, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Avian flu pandemic still possible, experts say ," Desert Morning News, January 22, 2008
Allison Aiello, "We are living in a bacterial world: But do antibacterial products go too far?," Daily camera, January 22, 2008
Mark L Wilson, "KLE Varsity introduces MPH," New India Press, January 21, 2008
Allison Aiello, "There is such a thing as too much cleanliness," bclocalnews.com, January 16, 2008
"Health officer appointed [Dr. William Osei, epidemiology M.P.H.]," Prince George [Canada] Citizen, January 15, 2008
"Neighborhood linked to diabetes risk factor," Reuters Health, January 08, 2008
Sandro Galea, "Ongoing stress may set stress symptoms," The Age, January 06, 2008
"Scientists at University of Michigan, Center for Social Epidemiology and Population Health release new data on epidemiology," Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly, January 06, 2008
Arnold S Monto, "Flu U," Inside Higher Ed, January 02, 2008
Sandro Galea, "Ongoing stress may trigger stress symptoms," Reuters, January 02, 2008
David Schottenfeld, "Over half of all cancers can be prevented by daily lifestyle choices," Medical News Today, January 02, 2008

Health Behavior & Health Education

Susan Morrel-Samuels, "Percentage of area smokers rises," Flint Journal, January 26, 2008
"Photovoice encourages children to get visual," North Kitsap Herald, January 23, 2008
Ken Resnicow, "Health System staff and faculty ally with African-American church leaders to reach out, build patient trust and improve community health," Medicine at Michigan, January 18, 2008
"Master's Candidate Ryan Petteway raps for health," Michigan Today, January 17, 2008
"[Podcast with HBHE alumni Michelle Segar]," Michigan Today, January 17, 2008
Nancy K Janz, "Heart patients laud education programs," UM Record, January 14, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Heart patients laud education programs," UM Record, January 14, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Educational Programs can Improve Health of Heart Patients," Heartzine.com, January 12, 2008
"Teaching English in Tehran airport," People's Weekly World, January 12, 2008
Derek Griffith, "(Reports from University of Michigan describe recent advances in prostate cancer therapy," Oncology Business Week, January 06, 2008
Noreen M Clark, "Educational programs help improve heart patients' health," Hindustan Times, January 06, 2008
Cathleen Connell, "Scientists at University of Michigan discuss research in dementia," Aging & Elder Health Week, January 06, 2008

Health Management & Policy

"Three players, seniors honored at postseason awards banquet [Lindsey Cottrell: HMP]," Mgoblue.com, January 28, 2008
Richard Hirth, "Researchers from University of Michigan publish new studies and findings in the area of dialysis," Aging & Elder Health Week, January 27, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Study proves the co-pay connection in chronic disease," Health Insurance Week, January 27, 2008
"A foreign experience," The Michigan Daily, January 23, 2008
Richard Hirth, "Americans pay the most for drugs, still don't take them," The University Record Online, January 21, 2008
Scott Greer, "Americans pay the most for drugs, still don't take them," The University Record Online, January 21, 2008
Ken Warner, "KLE Varsity introduces MPH," New India Press, January 21, 2008
Allison Rosen, "Michigan SPH's Dr. Rosen receives BCBSM award for research," ASPH Friday Letter, January 18, 2008
Allison Rosen, "People on the move," The Detroit News, January 18, 2008
Allison Rosen, "Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Foundation honors University researchers for improving health and medical care in Michigan ," Earthtimes.org, January 17, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Do Copays Keep Diabetics From Staying Healthy?," Diabetes Notes, January 17, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Antidepressant effectiveness probably overstated ," Washington Post, January 16, 2008
Richard Hirth, "Americans use excessive force, or none at all, battling diseases," Miller-McCune Center for Research, Media and Public Policy, January 14, 2008
Jack Wheeler, "Heart patients laud education programs," UM Record, January 14, 2008
Richard Lichtenstein, "Coalition seeks guaranteed health coverage; Petition proposes state constitutional amendment," Ann Arbor News, January 13, 2008
"Mary Vallier-Kaplan [M.H.S.A.] promoted to vice president and chief operating officer at The Endowment for Health.," Nashua Telegraph, January 13, 2008
Scott Greer, "Michigan SPH researchers show Americans pay most for prescription drugs, yet dont take them," ASPH Friday Letter, January 11, 2008
Richard Hirth, "Michigan SPH researchers show Americans pay most for prescription frugs, yet don'ttake them," ASPH Friday Letter, January 11, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Study shows lowering drug co-pays for chronic disease patients increases use of important preventive medicines," ASPH Friday Letter, January 11, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Out-of-pocket spending on health care rises," Scripps Howard News Service, January 09, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "U-M finds lower drug co-pays save money," Detroit Free Press, January 09, 2008
Dean Smith, "Blue Cross wants to change how individual premiums are set; critics say consumers hurt.," Detroit News, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Lowering co-pays on some drugs help fight chronic diseases: Study found patients started using preventive medicines more often," U.S. News and World Report, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "New study indicates decreasing prescription copayments results in increased adherence for patients with chronic diseases," PR Newswire, January 08, 2008
Allison Rosen, "New study indicates decreasing prescription copayments results in increased adherence for patients with chronic diseases," PR Newswire, January 08, 2008
Allison Rosen, "New study indicates decreasing prescription copayments results in increased adherence...," Reuters, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "New study indicates decreasing prescription copayments results in increased adherence...," Reuters, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Preventive medicine use rises as costs drop," Ann Arbor News, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Study published in health affairs finds value-based insurance design effective; ActiveHealth Management's CareEngine system identifies patients who would benefit most from lower co-pays," Business Wire, January 08, 2008
Allison Rosen, "Study published in health affairs finds value-based insurance design effective; ActiveHealth Management's CareEngine system identifies patients who would benefit most from lower co-pays," Business Wire, January 08, 2008
Mark Fendrick, "Insurers: Rust never sleeps," Modern Healthcare, January 07, 2008

SPH General

"Changes needed in how federal government evaluates efficency of research at EPA, other agencies," States News Service, January 31, 2008
"College mental health in the wake of Virginia Tech," TurkishPress.com, January 30, 2008
"Scientists say Bush stifles science and lets global leadership slip," Live Science, January 30, 2008
"Spousal fights can benefit your health [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork,Julius ]," DogFlu.ca, January 28, 2008
"Spousal spats may have health benefits [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," CBS News, January 26, 2008
"A good fight may keep spouses and marriages healthy, Michigan study suggests [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," ASPH Friday Letter, January 25, 2008
"Arguing might be healthy for you and your marriage [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Ann Arbor News, January 25, 2008
"Randa Russell, 86, was public health expert: taught in U.S. and in Asia," The Enquirer [Cincinnati.com], January 25, 2008
"Study locates cholesterol genes, finds surprising results," ASPH Friday Letter, January 25, 2008
"Study: Couples who fight live longer! [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Xinhuanet, January 25, 2008
"Why a good row with your other half can add years to your life [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Irish Examiner, January 25, 2008
"A fight with your spouse could be good for health [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," AFP, January 24, 2008
"A fight with your spouse could help you live longer, says study [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," The Financial Express, January 24, 2008
"Fighting with your spouse is good for you study suggests [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius ]," City News, January 24, 2008
"Health: Fighting couples live longer [Emeritus: Harburg, Julius, Schork]," The Pakistan Newswire, January 24, 2008
"Study: Fighting Spouses Live Longer [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius ]," The Boston Channel, January 24, 2008
"Study: Fighting With Your Spouse Is Good For Your Health [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Fox News, January 24, 2008
"Why a blazing row with your partner could help you live longer [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Daily Mail , January 24, 2008
"A fight with your spouse could be good for health [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Agence France Presse, January 23, 2008
"Las discusiones de pareja pueden alargar la vida," Elpais.com, January 23, 2008
"Live long and argue: Married couples who fight live longer [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius]," USA Today , January 23, 2008
"Spouses who fight live longer ," Yahoo, January 23, 2008
"Study says fighting with your spouse can make you live longer [Emeritus:Harburg, Schork, Julius]," Reuters, January 23, 2008
"¿Discutir con la pareja alarga la vida?," Lavanguardia.es , January 23, 2008
"Good marital fight linked to longer life [Emeritus: Harburg, Schork, Julius ]," United Press International, January 22, 2008
"Good marital fight linked to longer life [Harburg, Julius, Schork]," United Press International , January 22, 2008
"Couples expressing anger may keep marriages healthy," The University Record Online, January 21, 2008
"Determined to make a difference Anand Parekh finds satisfaction in public service," Medicine at Michigan, January 18, 2008
"Following MIT's lead, 'U' to add open course website," The Michigan Daily, January 17, 2008
"FBI targeted polio vaccine inventor in early 1950s," Newhouse News Service, January 15, 2008
"Yolo names public health officer," Sacramento Business Journal , January 13, 2008
"Evolution and faith compatible, book says," The Kansas City Star, January 12, 2008
"Scientists call evolution and faith 'fully compatible,' but separate," The Salt Lake Tribune, January 11, 2008
"As some schools revise policies, 'U' stays the same," The Michigan Daily, January 10, 2008
"The polio vaccine, AIDS, and their US-made viruses.," Online Journal, January 10, 2008
"Scientists call evolution and faith compatible, but separate," Religion News Service, January 09, 2008
"Electing anti-evolution president will lead nation to ruin, says scientist," The Christian Post, January 08, 2008
"Hoover targeted Salk in loyalty probe," Ann Arbor News, January 05, 2008
"Event briefing - The National Academy of Sciences and the Institute of Medicine," FNS Daybook, January 04, 2008
"US doomed if creationist president elected," Agence France Presse, January 04, 2008