December 8, 2009 – ARDS: The Betsy Hoort Story

At just 21 years old, Betsy Hoort was a strong and vibrant young woman with a bright future ahead of her. Until a bout with what she thought was the flu turned into something much worse: Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). After a two-month battle with the illness, Betsy passed away. Read the full story.

December 8, 2009 – A Message from the Chair

Greetings from the Department of Surgery at the University of Michigan.

I hope that you will find this winter edition of In the Loupes interesting. I also hope that you will keep in touch with the department.

On October 8th we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the creation of the University of Michigan Burn Center. Read article.

December 8, 2009 – Profile: Dr. Kevin Chung

“I really enjoy the making of a thumb,” says University of Michigan hand surgeon, Dr. Kevin Chung. “It’s a challenge that requires both tremendous skill and creativity;” a combination of factors that, for him, hits the surgical sweet spot. This specialized interest is one of the many reasons why his practice has made U-M one of the nation’s leading destinations for hand surgeries. Read More …

December 8, 2009 – Update: Raising Money and Hope for Esophageal Cancer Research

The Jamie Osher Memorial Fund for Research in Esophageal Cancer has raised more than $24-thousand to date and will in part fund a new educational video filmed at the University of Michigan Esophagectomy Support Group meetings, highlighting common experiences of patients and their families before and after surgery for esophageal cancer and discussing strategies for coping with this often fatal illness. Read the full article.

December 8, 2009 – The Dick Sarns Innovation Fellowship

The University of Michigan is pleased to announce the Dick Sarns Innovation Fellowship at our new Medical Innovation Center. A pioneer in biomedical engineering, Dick Sarns’ groundbreaking technologies have improved surgical outcomes for countless patients worldwide.
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October 8, 2009 – University of Michigan Burn Center 50th Anniversary

On October 8, 2009, the U-M Burn Center celebrated 50 years of innovation, research, and exceptional patient care.

“The founders of the Burn Center 50 years ago were visionary,” Wang said. “The original missions and values remain true and relevant: exceptional patient care, multidisciplinary teamwork, translational research, injury prevention and community outreach, and education.” Read the full article.