September 25, 2024
Doctors Said These Women’s Mutated Genes Wouldn’t Harm Them
Featuring Dr. Angela Weyand
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September 25, 2024
Why health systems are buying into genomics
Featuring Pediatrics Genetic Counselor, Mallory Wagner.
September 17, 2024
Teen with bone marrow transplant shares cancer journey online
A 17-year-old documents her treatment for a rare type of lymphoma typically found in older adults. Featuring Dr. Joshua Goldman, Pediatric Oncologist.
September 17, 2024
1 in 5 parents worry their child doesn’t have friends
One fifth of parents say shyness or social awkwardness impedes child’s efforts to make friends; two thirds of parents want friends to come from like-minded families. Featuring Sarah Clark, M.P.H.
September 5, 2024
Back to school viruses: what’s new with parvovirus B19, RSV, flu and COVID in kids
Featuring Dr. Kay Leopold
September 5, 2024
Racial and ethnic designation inaccuracies in children's medical records may impede equity efforts
Michigan hospital collaborative uncovers substantial errors in data critical to identifying and addressing inequities and disparities in children’s health
August 25, 2024
Parents who frequently pick up phones due to device notifications may be more stressed
Featuring Dr. Tiffany Munzer
August 8, 2024
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $5.2 million to top clinical investigators
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named six new Damon Runyon Clinical Investigators, including the Department of Pediatrics Faculty member John Prensner.
July 22, 2024
Making a Difference Awards: April - June 2024
July 16, 2024
Uncovering the link between a common congenital viral infection and autism
Study: Babies born with the infectious birth defect, congenital cytomegalovirus, are nearly 2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder
July 16, 2024
U-M Health ranked among nation’s best in more specialties than any other Michigan hospital by U.S. News & World Report
U-M Health among nation’s best hospitals, tied for No. 1 in Michigan
June 20, 2024
Bedtime battles: 1 in 4 parents say their child can’t go to sleep because they’re worried or anxious
Certain nighttime habits can either help or hurt sleep issues in young children
June 5, 2024
Congratulations to our Graduating Residents!
This month we celebrated the graduation ceremony for our pediatric and medicine/pediatric house officers. Congratulations!
May 31, 2024
Adolescents with heart disease learn resilience skills, connect with peers through unique program
Virtual group sessions focus on emotional health, tools to counter depressive symptoms in kids with severe congenital heart disease
May 31, 2024
Children often exposed to problematic clickbait during YouTube searches
Study suggests automated video recommendations for young users don’t always filter out violence or other content that’s not age appropriate
May 30, 2024
Use of Wegovy and other weight-loss drugs soars among kids and young adults
Research led by Joyce Lee, professor of pediatrics and nutritional sciences, found that the use of diabetes and obesity drugs has surged among teens and young adults.
May 23, 2024
Does your teen consume too much caffeine?
1 in 4 parents say their teen has caffeine daily or nearly every day; national poll suggests some parents may be unaware of how much caffeine is too much for kids
