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April 28, 2010: UMHS surgical intensive care unit earns Beacon Award
Posted on April 28th, 2010 No comments
ANN ARBOR, Mich. —The University of Michigan Medical Center’s surgical intensive care unit has received the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. The award recognizes the top intensive care units in the country. Read more… -
April 15, 2010: Teleconference Featuring Dr. Lisa Newman Addresses Specific Risk Factors and Treatment Options for Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Posted on April 13th, 2010 No comments
On April 15, 2010, distinguished professor of oncology Rebecca Dent, MSc, MD, FRCP(C), of the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre, will explain the latest research studies related to triple-negative breast cancer. She will also describe the current treatments available for this diagnosis. Prominent professor of surgery Lisa A. Newman, MD, MPH, FACS of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, will discuss various risk factors for triple-negative breast cancer, including gene mutation, age, race and ethnicity. She will offer suggestions of ways to possibly reduce your risk for recurrence by making lifestyle changes. Read More… -
April 13, 2010: Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and AACR Award Grants Totaling Nearly $2.3 Million
Posted on April 13th, 2010 No comments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and the American Association for Cancer Research awarded Diane M. Simeone, M.D., Division Chief of Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of Michigan, and three other outstanding researchers with Innovative Grants for their innovative research proposals which have the potential to lead to medical breakthroughs in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Read more…