More articles about: Neurology

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Helping an employee-turned-patient overcome a brain tumor

A patient with a brain tumor talks about their experience being an employee receiving care at Michigan Medicine.
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Psychoactive substances and adverse side effects for patients with multiple sclerosis

Psychoactive substances can give immediate relief to people living with multiple sclerosis, but some come with adverse side effects. Research led by University of Michigan Health looks at the positive and negative impacts of using psychoactive substances to manage symptoms.
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Early intervention and expertise crucial for treating pediatric craniofacial disorder

Pediatric neurosurgeon Suresh Magge, M.D., clinical professor of neurosurgery at University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital and a nationally recognized leader in the surgical management of craniosynostosis, answers important questions about the condition, stressing the critical need for early intervention.
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Timely treatment helps former baseball pro survive on-field stroke with no complications

Two days after his players recognized stroke symptoms at practice, a baseball and softball coach left the hospital with zero complications or lingering effects thanks to timely treatment.
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Revolutionizing child neurology residency training

Rachel Gottlieb-Smith, M.D., Child Neurology Residency Program Director at Michigan Medicine, is addressing gaps in clinicals for child neurology residents to improve their clinical skills, reshaping how residency programs nationwide could train future neurologists, ensuring that every graduate is fully prepared to provide optimal care.
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Itaconate identified as a new target for pediatric brain tumors called ependymomas

University of Michigan researchers have found that a specific molecule called itaconate drives the development of ependymomas, a pediatric brain tumor. Their findings can help future drug development for children with this type of malignant brain tumor.
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Using a microfluidic device to monitor glioblastoma treatment outcomes

Using a microfluidic device, researchers isolated glioblastoma biomarkers that can be used to predict patient responses to chemotherapy drugs.
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University of Michigan Health opens brain-computer interface clinic, among first in nation

University of Michigan Health has launched a brain-computer interface clinic for patients with motor and speech disabilities. The advanced technology has potential to recover functionality loss that occurs due to injury or disease.
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Researchers develop models to help diagnose ALS earlier through blood biomarkers

New machine learning models by Michigan Medicine may help diagnose amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, earlier on through a blood sample.
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Giving in Gratitude: Rose O’Connor

Rose O'Connor makes a gift to U-M's Movement Disorders Program to advance deep brain stimulation (DBS) research and honor her husband's Parkinson's disease journey.
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Calming the Storm campaign fuels advances in life-changing epilepsy care for kids

Your support of the Calming the Storm campaign helps transform epilepsy care for our Little Victors at C.S. Mott Children's Hospital.
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Catching Up With Jack

Nonprofit organization Catching Up With Jack fuels leading-edge pediatric brain cancer research while honoring a journey of courage and faith.
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Elaine Shafrin’s life and legacy

Inspired by her passion for education and helping people overcome obstacles, Elain Shafrin has made a planned gift to support U-M student scholarships and movement disorders research.
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How virus-like proteins shape a cell’s stress response

Researchers from University of Michigan have identified pivotal roles for a pair of virus-like proteins and their effect on how cells self-regulate and respond to stress. These proteins are implicated in several cancers and neurodegenerative diseases
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U-M Health’s Ann Arbor hospitals recognized as No. 1 in Michigan, among best in nation by U.S. News & World Report

University of Michigan Health’s Ann Arbor adult hospitals were ranked best in Michigan and in the top 20 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals rankings for 2025-2026.