University of Michigan Health’s adult hospitals ranked best in Michigan and top 20 nationwide by U.S. News & World Report
Adult hospitals ranked in national top 10 for three medical specialties.
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New hope for patients with rare epilepsy
Thousands of children face seizures, developmental delays, and possible death from Dravet Syndrome. A new treatment built on Michigan Medicine research could help.
Back to the beautiful game: the journey to sport after serious knee injury
A professional soccer player needed major surgery. One year later, she made a major comeback.
SuPAR identifies patients at high risk of blood clot formation
A study from a COVID-19 cohort reveals an additional link between the immune system and blood clots, which could improve the treatment of critical illnesses.
Children and teens getting spinal surgery don’t need so many opioids, study suggests
Pain scores were similar despite opioid consumption decreasing.
Michigan Medicine receives grant recognizing it as a top U.S. program for spinal cord injury
Joining fewer than 20 health systems in the United States, Michigan Medicine’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation received a federal research grant for spinal cord injury – reflecting its comprehensive care for patients with SCI and signifying the program as a national leader in the field.
CMS awards University of Michigan Health prestigious five-star quality rating
University of Michigan Health received the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) highest possible quality designation- a five-star ranking - in the agency’s most recent release of its Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings.
Coaching patients to advocate for themselves can offset the effects of doctors’ racial bias
The research is some of the first to show that “patient activation” creates more equitable interactions between patients and physicians.
Heart-assisting implants save lives, but Black and female patients don’t get them as often
Providers’ differential decision-making must be addressed to equalize chance of survival for heart failure patients, researchers say.
Disparities in accessing care could worsen if audio visits aren’t available as a telehealth option
Audio-only appointments represented almost half of telehealth visits in the study.
Is everything you know about Alzheimer's wrong?
Despite a scientific scandal and unsuccessful drugs, researchers have made strides beyond amyloid, and shown the power of prevention too.
