A review of patient data finds a potential link to costly diabetic eye treatments. It also underscores the need for collaborative care.

A new approach to RNA sequencing reveals thousands of previously inaccessible RNA fragments in blood plasma that might serve as disease- and organ-specific biomarkers.

Researchers identify genetic variants that lead to a severe developmental syndrome. The findings could mean better screening and diagnosis for patients with inherited syndromes.

One mother shares her experience with a rare form of heart failure and the importance of knowing when to advocate for yourself.

A new grant will allow Michigan Medicine researchers to explore personalized approaches to treating autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis and others.

A U-M study is the first to define how a little-known type of cell death impacts tumor cells and immune cells.

Large Kellogg Eye Center study shows cases of herpes zoster ophthalmicus tripled in 12 year time span, highest among older adults

A new U-M study assesses the short-term degrees of discomfort associated with prostate MRIs and biopsies, offering insights for future prostate cancer patient care.

With 130 Americans dying every day from opioid overdoses, and 2 million suffering from disorders related to prescription and non-prescription opioids, the University of Michigan is ramping up efforts to make an impact on the opioid epidemic through the research and expertise of its faculty and their teams.

What if a stroke could be treated faster and more completely? Or what if cancer treatment options could be improved for patients with resistant tumors?

A new study found that rural emergency department visits grew by 50 percent during a 12-year timeframe, suggesting that rural emergency departments serve as safety nets for many patients.

Pairing a smartphone to capture retinal images with artificial intelligence to interpret them may help overcome barriers to ophthalmic screening for the disease.

Henry Ford Health System, Michigan Medicine and Saint Joseph Mercy Health System have formed a joint venture to build and operate a $48 million modern medical laundry service facility in Detroit.

The CEO of Facebook designed a device to help his wife sleep better after having children. A behavioral sleep expert says he just may be on to something.

A U-M cardiologist weighs the pros and cons of anticoagulant medication for atrial fibrillation patients.