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10-year-old becomes first child to receive total artificial heart in Michigan
Fifth grader believed to be one of the youngest and smallest patients in the world to undergo a total artificial heart implantation after a sudden cardiac arrest

Meet the Incoming Residents - Match Day 2025

New cellular therapy trials for brain tumors
Phase I trials target aggressive tumors in children

Does getting ADHD drugs via telehealth increase addiction risk?
Starting on stimulants through a virtual visit largely doesn’t lead to more substance use disorder, except in young adults

Less than half of parents think they have accurate information about bird flu
National Poll: 2 in 5 parents wish the government was doing more to prevent a bird flu outbreak; 1 in 3 have taken action to protect their family against it

Re-purposed FDA-approved drug could help treat high-grade glioma
Avapritinib, an FDA-approved drug used to treat other types of cancer, also decreases aggressive gliomas in animal models and in an initial cohort of patients with high-grade glioma

Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
Infectious disease specialists answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children
Family seeks answers as rare neurodegenerative disease affects teen daughter
Noelle is among an estimated 500 people in the world diagnosed with BPAN, which causes severe cognitive decline and life-limiting symptoms

1 in 6 parents support teens getting non-surgical cosmetic procedures
Parent views vary on young people receiving aesthetic treatments like laser hair removal, chemical skin peels, teeth whitening and dermal fillers, national poll finds

Why anti-TNF drugs don’t work for some kids with Crohn's disease
Researchers investigate a potential genetic factor in the development of anti-drug antibodies

Adderall shortage may be associated with increased use of alternative ADHD medication in kids
Prescription fills for ADHD treatments among children aged 5-17 fell after the pandemic but increased again; mixed trends seen amid medication shortage

Researchers tackle rare, aggressive tumors in children
Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors are a fast-growing cancer of the brain and spine

Fluoride Q&A: An expert breaks down how it helps kids, and its unique history in Michigan
Water fluoridation is just one piece of an overall oral health approach for children
2024 Department of Pediatrics Chairs Award Winners

Naughty or nice? Many parents rely on threats to manage misbehavior
National poll suggests 1 in 4 parents have threatened preschool-aged children with no Santa or gifts; more than half have used bribes
2025 Fellows

Unlocking Hope for Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors: Meet Dr. John Prensner
As part of CureSearch's growing co-funding model, Dr. Prensner's project is generously supported in part by the Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and Violet's Village: The Violet Kenney Legacy Fund at CureSearch.
Fellowship Match Day 2024
Match Day 2024 marked the culmination of years of dedication and hard work for our pediatric residents. On December 4th, we proudly celebrated 16 of our residents matching into top-ranked fellowship programs nationwide!