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April 3, 2025
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
March 21, 2025
Meet the Incoming Residents - Match Day 2025
March 14, 2025
New cellular therapy trials for brain tumors
Phase I trials target aggressive tumors in children
March 13, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
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
March 13, 2025
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
March 6, 2025
Measles: 10 things to know about immunization and prevention
Infectious disease specialists answer questions about the measles vaccine for adults and children
March 6, 2025
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
February 20, 2025
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
February 13, 2025
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
January 30, 2025
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
January 30, 2025
Researchers tackle rare, aggressive tumors in children
Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumors are a fast-growing cancer of the brain and spine
January 30, 2025
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
January 28, 2025
2024 Department of Pediatrics Chairs Award Winners
December 19, 2024
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
December 19, 2024
2025 Fellows
December 12, 2024
Unlocking Hope for Children with Aggressive Brain Tumors: Meet Dr. John Prensner
CureSearch Young Investigator Award: 2025-2027
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.
December 5, 2024
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!
