Children with obstructive sleep apnea who had a common surgery to remove their tonsils and adenoids showed notable improvements in behavior, quality of life and other symptoms compared to those treated with “watchful waiting” and supportive care, according to a new study.
A study from the June issue of Anesthesiology found feedback from the front region of the brain is a crucial building block for consciousness and that its disruption is associated with unconsciousness when the anesthetics ketamine, propofol or sevoflurane are administered.
Every day, their baby stopped breathing, his collapsed bronchus blocking the crucial flow of air to his lungs. April and Bryan Gionfriddo watched helplessly, just praying that somehow the dire predictions weren’t true.
Data from two studies demonstrates the potential for naloxegol to be the first daily oral medication for patients with opioid-induced constipation.
Measuring hospitals’ cardiac arrest survival rates may be a first step towards reducing cardiac arrest deaths
In an editorial published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics, a U-M pediatrician argues that saying “children are not small adults” disconnects child and adult health concerns and initiatives, when children’s and adults’ health are inseparable.
AGA presents Chung Owyang, M.D., with its highest honor for lifelong achievement, Grace H. Elta, M.D., is distinguished clinician
On Saturday, May 18, U-M primary care physician and medical educator Steven E. Gradwohl, M.D., died following a car accident on Interstate 94. A comment form is available for those wishing to share thoughts and memories of him.
Study sheds light on blood clot risks tied to certain catheters.
As high schoolers prepare for final exams, teens nationwide may be tempted to use a “study drug” – a prescription stimulant or amphetamine – to gain an academic edge. But a new University of Michigan poll shows only one in 100 parents of teens 13-17 years old believes that their teen has used a study drug.
The 7th Annual Champions for Children’s Hearts celebrity gala and golf tournament – presented by Delta Airlines and Lexus of Ann Arbor and hosted by Brian Griese, Steve Hutchinson and Charles Woodson -- is Friday, May 17 – Sunday, May 19.
