U-M Study: A Lot More People Getting CAT Scans
A University of Michigan study shows that the use of CAT scans in emergency rooms has more than quadrupled in the past 12 years.
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A University of Michigan study shows that the use of CAT scans in emergency rooms has more than quadrupled in the past 12 years.
The man told investigators he was able to get through screening by presenting an expired boarding pass, U-M student identification and a police report that his U.S. passport had been stolen.
Medicare patients received better care at the University of Michigan Health System, and UM staff have saved more than $22 million on the cost of that care, during a five-year demonstration project.
Don't worry, we aren't exchanging dependence on dwindling oil for dependence on dwindling lithium when we electrify America's vehicle fleet.
A positive outlook on life might lower the risk of having a stroke, according to a new University of Michigan study.
In these lean times, smart consumers refuse to pay a lot for throwaway items, but will shell out a little more for products that can be used again and again. The same is true of bacteria and other microbes, researchers at the University of Michigan have learned.
In all, there are nearly a dozen countdown clocks or tote boards inside the facility.
Engineering researchers at the University of Michigan and three other universities are embarking on a four-year project to design a prosthetic arm that amputees can control directly with their brains and that will allow them to feel what they touch.
In the wake of yet another sexual assault on a woman in Ann Arbor, police and Crime Stoppers have released a new suspect composite.
The judge said the ex-UofM basketball star would only have to serve 20 of those days, provided he doesn't get into any additional trouble.
A new University of Michigan study suggests women with post-traumatic stress disorder are likely to have smaller babies and deliver prematurely.
The University of Michigan's Consortium for Stem Cell Therapies has achieved another of its primary goals: reprogramming adult skin cells so they behave like embryonic stem cells.
The Samuel Zell & Robert H. Lurie Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business announced that the Ross School's Frankel Commercialization Fund, the country's first student-led pre-seed investment fund, joined a syndicate of investors in a Series A round $750,000 investment into Are You a Human LLC.
If you're planning a wedding and love Michigan football - or maybe you have a really big guest list - keep Michigan Stadium in mind.
The Department of Energy announced today that it has selected the University of Michigan as one of nine universities chosen to conduct advanced turbine technology research for the clean and efficient operation of turbines using fuels derived from coal and containing high amounts of hydrogen.
While studying concussions in a high school football team, researchers for the first time have captured in real time the impact of an 18-year-old player who broke his neck during a head-down tackle.
Planet Blue Ambassadors will model and teach sustainability practices and serve as "eco-representatives" to the University of Michigan community. The ultimate goal is to create a culture of sustainability across all UM units.
The five teams left in the Western Collegiate Hockey Association following a major shake-up are moving to have Northern Michigan rejoin the league in two years.
A word of warning, this summer, from burn doctors at U of M, who've been seeing a spike in the number of people badly burned in gasoline-accelerated outdoor fires.
Researchers at the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute hope to make passenger cars and trucks safer for children in crashes -- the leading cause of death for kids.
For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Michigan received a record number of applications from prospective freshmen. Overall, there were 39,570 freshman applications for academic year 2011-12, an increase of 25 percent compared with the previous year's record of 31,613.
The national champion solar car team will soon put its 2011 car and crew to the toughest test before the October World Solar Challenge. On Saturday, the University of Michigan team will embark on a 1,000-mile, four-day "mock race" that will ring the state's Lower Peninsula.
Adopting a psychologically distanced perspective enhances wisdom, according to University of Michigan research just published online in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
A link between chemicals called phthalates and thyroid hormone levels was confirmed by the University of Michigan in the first large-scale and nationally representative study of phthalates and BPA in relation to thyroid function in humans.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
On Tuesday, the organization invited families to Galloway Lake Park at 5:30 p.m. where mental health professionals were on site.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
The moratorium comes after a summer of safety concerns.
A woman accused of registering her spouse, who is a non-citizen, to vote has been bound over for trial in Michigan.
The state of Michigan removed the names of more than 20,000 people from its sex offender registry in order to comply with a recent state Supreme Court ruling.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
On Tuesday, the organization invited families to Galloway Lake Park at 5:30 p.m. where mental health professionals were on site.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The spike in prices has also sparked differing opinions among drivers about who's to blame.
A Ford contract employee was taken to a hospital following an incident on Monday morning at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Wayne, Michigan.
Automotive expert Paul Eisenstein of Autoline TV said the number of vehicles recalled this year has surged.
Woodward Dream Cruise participant Mike Holmes, who showed off a DeLorean at Saturday's event, said the " human interaction is just as much fun as driving the car."
Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud told rapper Macklemore he's "always welcome in Dearborn" after venues on Ed Sheeran's stadium tour refused to include him.
There are plenty of Halloween-themed events to choose from this fall in Metro Detroit. Here's a list.
The Romeo Peach Festival, which one visitor described as a celebration of "peach everything!" wrapped up on Monday. Here's a look at the food and activities.
Bruce Campbell, an actor and filmmaker widely known for his work in "The Evil Dead" franchise, says his cancer prognosis indicates he has about five years to live.
While performing in St. Louis on Saturday night, Lionel Richie appeared at one point to lean on a piano for support, according to video from the show.
The city of Cleveland will now refer to its Lake Erie shoreline as the Gulf of Cleveland, according to a resolution that takes jabs at the Trump administration's efforts to rename other landmarks.
The first-of-its-kind report acknowledges the military's munition shortfall and details some of the losses of American assets so far as part of Operation Epic Fury.
The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.
A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.
Amazon says it has decided to suspend its operations with 21 Air after one of the carrier's planes overshot a runway in Miami, killing five people.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Over the last six years or so, the DNR has been installing these viewers at different parks across Michigan, basically one by one.
The presence of ricin in a substance linked to an apartment complex in Hastings, Michigan, has been confirmed, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department said Saturday, two days after a potential exposure to the poison was reported.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
Health officials say ricin is a natural poison that comes from the beans of the castor plant or oil. It is harmful if swallowed, injected or breathed in.
The Detroit Red Wings will start training camp this week with leaders of the front office and the team in limbo.
Tony Stewart Racing unveiled a special Dodge livery on Tuesday at Stellantis' North America headquarters in Auburn Hills, Michigan.
The Detroit Lions know they are asking a lot of star running back Jahmyr Gibbs.
Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
Jackson Jobe struck out eight a career-high over 6 1/3 innings while pitching into the seventh inning for the first time, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 8-1 to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to four.
At the top of the list is the open U.S. Senate contest between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers.
The Detroit Regional Partnership, which has been around for six years, has been a significant catalyst, helping bring numerous jobs and companies to the region.
The roundtable talks politics, civility and issues that will resonate this fall in various elections.
As we count down the final days of summer, there's still a wee bit of time left to grab a good book as you head to the beach or maybe your backyard.
Rachel Stewart previews the upcoming America's Thanksgiving Parade presented by Gardner White, which will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2026.
Michigan's Home Heating Credit is designed to help low-income households offset some of the cost of keeping their homes warm. Both renters and homeowners can qualify.
It's been more than 48 hours since a shooting took place at a youth football game in Pontiac, Michigan, and the aftermath has sent shockwaves through the community.
A new four-legged team member is already making an impact on students at Polk Elementary School in Dearborn Heights.
Bloomfield Township is tightening its restrictions on who can ride e-bikes and where.
Following up on a recent Michigan Supreme Court ruling, the state of Michigan has removed the names of more than 20,000 people from its sex offender registry.