It's easier now to treat opioid addiction with medication--but use has changed little
Abrupt policy shift removed a unique barrier to prescribing buprenorphine, but didn’t lead to a sharp rise in prescribing by the end of the first year
Health Management and Policy
Rise seen in use of antibiotics for conditions they can't treat - including COVID-19
New research from Kao-Ping Chua
Five-year trend study shows rebound in inappropriate use after an early-pandemic dip, and a need to tackle overuse in all patients during viral illness outbreaks.
Extreme risk protection order: What to know if needed
New toolkit developed by the University of Michigan provides guidance, understanding of Michigan's new red flag law.
Rapid rise seen in mental health diagnosis and care during and after pregnancy
New research from Kara Zivin
Mental health issues during pregnancy or the first year of parenthood have a much greater chance of getting detected and treated now than just over a decade ago, a trio of new studies suggests.
Firearm violence prevention researchers discuss state's new firearm laws in Lansing
Michigan Public Health researchers visited Lansing, Mich. to discuss the state’s newly enacted firearm laws as part of an event hosted by the University of Michigan Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention.
Seminar Summary - Convenient Access and Invitations: Increasing COVID-19 Vaccinations in Kenya
Elisa Maffioli presented her research about the effect of social influence on vaccination behavior during COVID-19 in Kenya at the Spring 2024 Human Capital Initiative Research Seminar Series.