Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic (Pediatric)

Neuromuscular Disorders Clinic (Pediatric)

News & Stories

Elyse celebrates her high school graduation with VanWasshenova
Health Lab

Paralyzed from waist down as a child, patient walks across stage at high school graduation

A tumor on her lower spine paralyzed Elyse Wickenheiser from the waist down as a child. Through successful physical and occupational therapy, she was able to walk across the stage at graduation.
Portrait of Dr. Rosen smiling and seated at a table.
Philanthropy News

Continuing the legacy of a doctor’s doctor

As he faced a serious cancer diagnosis, David Rosen, M.D, made a gift to the U-M Division of Adolescent Medicine that will continue his legacy for decades to come.
Cole, wearing sunglasses and a purple Calming the Storm t-shirt with a rainbow, is seated on a blanket outdoors and holding a Mott teddy bear.
Philanthropy News

A pediatric epilepsy fundraiser that changes lives

Your support of Calming the Storm advances pediatric epilepsy research and patient care programs. There are many ways you can contribute to make a difference for so many children and families.
Headshot of Abel, a smiling toddler wearing a headband with two gold pompoms.
Philanthropy News

Block Out Cancer: From a crisis abroad to answers at Mott

Your gift to Block Out Cancer helps children like Abel overcome childhood cancer. Donations fill critical gaps for lifesaving pediatric cancer research and care at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
baby with hearing aid on ear looking from side view with blue pacifier in mouth
Health Lab

Research may help better predict outcomes in kids with congenital cytomegalovirus

Two new studies may help researchers and clinicians better understand congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV), the most common infectious cause of birth defects and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss in children.
patient with medical assistant
Health Lab

To reduce chronic pain, a new digital program could help

A new study tested a program called Promoting Resilience with Innovative Self-Management, which combines traditional cognitive behavioral therapy skills for pain with additional activities intended to promote resilience and positive emotion.