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C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital tops state rankings, earns national honors from U.S. News & World Report

Mott Rankings 2021

Mott is ranked No.1 in the state and No.3 in the Midwest in U.S. News & World Report's 2021-22 Best Children's Hospitals rankings.

University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children's Hospital is the top-ranked children's hospital in the state and third in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. Mott is the only Michigan hospital nationally ranked in all 10 evaluated pediatric specialties in the 2021-22 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings released June 15.

Monday, August 2, 2021

Researchers uncover way to harness the power of immunotherapy for advanced prostate cancer

A protein called PIKfyve impacts multiple processes involved in metabolism and cell death; blocking it is key to making immunotherapy work in prostate cancer.

Friday, July 30, 2021

More American parents of teens are purchasing firearms during the pandemic

One in seven of the households that purchased a gun also had a teen with depression, study finds.

Thursday, July 29, 2021

What does it take to get into Michigan’s medical school? Just ask the new dean

The conversation provides insight into what admissions is looking for in prospective students.

Thursday, July 29, 2021

A game-changer for mental health: Sports icons open up

Simone Biles, Naomi Osaka and others could accelerate growing acceptance and decreasing stigma for mental health.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Study suggests need to screen older adults for mental health symptoms as pandemic continues

Women, people in their 50s and early 60s, and those in fair or poor health most likely to report worse depression, anxiety, sleep and overall mental health in past year.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Cells are surprisingly inefficient at RNA splicing

Researchers say it leaves most intronic sequences untouched as transcripts are being synthesized.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Genomic test could help predict aggressive disease in men newly diagnosed with prostate cancer

An analysis of patient data from across Michigan found scores from the Decipher Biopsy test independently aligned with outcomes.

Tuesday, July 27, 2021

Keeping afloat during the pandemic

Swimming was how Kara Wolter found solace, especially after her bone cancer diagnosis and leg amputation. But COVID often took away her safe place and delayed her Swim Across America race. Here’s how she ultimately crossed the finish line.