A new research report shows an increase in patients being prescribed opioids after experiencing an ankle sprain. The Michigan Medicine authors urge fellow physicians to be aware of the current treatment guidelines.

It’s important to determine whether stroke patients also experience atrial fibrillation (Afib). Monitoring technology invented at Michigan Medicine could make the process easier and more accurate.

Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks are on the rise, and children are likely to be the ones dispersing the illness. Two U-M experts weigh in on how to prevent spreading this parasite.

Genetic Origin of Severe Developmental Eye Condition Identified

Pneumonia Patients Get Too Many Antibiotics – Especially as They Leave the Hospital

Physical Therapy After Brain Tumor Helps Patient Regain Mobility

Better shared decision-making could help patients feel more empowered, avoid treatment side-effects and reduce overtreatment.

A Michigan Medicine dermatologist shares everything to know about heat rash symptoms, prevention, treatment and how to discern it from other skin conditions in disguise.

U-M expert discusses a clinical trial involving a new non-invasive, endoscopic weight-loss procedure called the EndoBarrier®.

Firework Hits Child in the Face, Mother Urges Caution

Hospital readmissions for hip and knee replacement patients aren’t dropping any faster since penalties went into effect, suggesting the program may have hit its “floor” and casting doubt on expansion.

How unexpected awakenings in dementia patients might shed new light on the disease, according to University of Michigan researcher and colleagues

Michigan Medicine pediatrician says government missed opportunity to improve care for children with sickle cell disease

About 1 in 8 women report infertility in the U.S. – but women with higher incomes and education levels are significantly more likely to seek fertility treatment than other groups, according to a new study.

Metro Detroit TV Weatherman Dave Rexroth stays active, independent despite fireworks accident that left him with single vision.