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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Cerebral palsy doesn't cause death in adults, so why is it still listed as an underlying cause?
Listing cerebral palsy as the main cause of death for adults with the disease can contribute to a lack of understanding about how the condition interacts with various secondary illnesses and complications.
Her heart stopped more than 25 times. ECMO saved her life.
After two birthdays in the hospital, she celebrated with a brand-new heart.
First-of-its-kind whole lung simulator helps predict new treatments and vaccines for tuberculosis
The research team is the first to perform virtual clinical trials using a multi-scale lung model, with early results expected next year, to examine this reemerging global health threat.
Death, hospital readmission more likely for Black patients after coronary stenting
Social determinants of health in the outpatient setting played a key role in the disparity, the study finds.
How to safely celebrate the holidays and avoid getting sick
The 5 expert-approved steps to follow before, during and after your gatherings.
Liquid biopsies could predict survival odds for patients with metastatic cancer
By measuring the proportion of DNA in the bloodstream that comes from a tumor, these blood tests may be able to guide treatment discussions.
Homelessness, hospitals and mental health: Study shows impacts and costs
Housing status isn’t always recorded in medical records, so researchers say new data are likely just the “tip of the iceberg”.
Are parents seeking vaccine advice from their child’s primary care provider?
Some families struggled accessing vaccines during pandemic, others may delay or skip a health care visit to avoid talking about vaccines, poll suggests.
Dietary change starves cancer cells, overcoming treatment resistance
Laboratory research finds a low protein diet can enhance standard treatment for colon cancer
Transgender youth, teens more likely to have sleep disorders
A study finds those who had gender-affirming therapies were less likely to have sleep disorders, suggesting a possible protective effect.
