Simple Conversations Can Reduce Opioid Prescriptions After Hysterectomy
Involving patients in pain management decisions significantly decreased opioid prescriptions without compromising pain control.
October 09, 2019 5:00 AM
Beata Mostafavi
Beata Mostafavi covers communications for C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and Von Voigtlander Women’s Hospital. She leads media relations and helps coordinate social media content related to children’s and women’s health topics. Prior to joining the U-M Health System in 2012, she spent 10 years as a journalist.
“Timeouts” Not Associated with Long-Term Negative Effects in Children
Study doesn’t find relationship between the “timeout” as a disciplinary method and increased behavior problems.
September 13, 2019 3:46 PM
Pediatric Sepsis Cases 12 Times Costlier than Other Childhood Hospitalizations
Study: Sepsis costs a total of $7.3 billion and disproportionately impacts vulnerable kids.
August 29, 2019 6:34 AM
Supporting Physician Moms in Breastfeeding Goals
Less than 1/3 of physician moms reach breastfeeding goals – but stronger policies could help hospitals around the country better support breastfeeding doctors.
August 26, 2019 10:57 AM
Should Doctors Accept Unvaccinated Children as Patients?
Forty-one percent of parents may seek new provider because of unvaccinated children at their doctor’s office.
August 19, 2019 6:00 AM
Mom’s Voice May Help Babies Sleep Better in the NICU
Infants in the NICU were more likely to stay asleep during recordings of their mothers reading, finds new research.
August 15, 2019 11:30 AM
