Making kid’s eye care more accessible
Michigan Medicine - University of MichiganHaving the right care close to home is critical for many families.
Having the right care close to home is critical for many families.
Summer sports are a great way to keep kids occupied, but too much activity can lead to weakened tendons
73-year-old goes from not being able to walk to conquering seven miles a day
En los últimos años, los científicos del consorcio del Telescopio Event Horizon lograron obtener imágenes no sólo de uno, sino de dos agujeros negros supermasivos utilizando una técnica conocida como interferometría de muy larga base. Sin embargo, lograrlo no es para nada simple, y los futuros descubrimientos van a requerir más potencia aún. Para lograrlo, un telescopio del Observatorio Nacional Kitt Peak se suma a esta misión.
In the past few years, scientists with the Event Horizon Telescope consortium have managed to successfully image not just one, but two supermassive black holes using a technique known as Very Long Baseline Interferometry. Doing so, however, is not a proverbial walk in the cosmic park, and future targets of discovery need even more power. To assist in this mission, a telescope at Kitt Peak National Observatory has also joined the fray.
John Wood, MD, PhD, Director of Cardiovascular MRI at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, co-authored a breakthrough research finding: the first real-time, diagnostic quality MRI images of fetal heart disease.
Earlier this month, AACN released findings from our Fall 2022 annual survey, which show declining student enrollment across nursing program levels. AACN staff are working to discern the causes of this downward turn and how we can best support schools in reaching their enrollment targets. We know from looking at the data from the National Student Clearinghouse, undergraduate college enrollment has dropped 8% from 2019 to 2022. This trend combined with the overall decline in the college-age population may be affecting enrollment in baccalaureate nursing programs.
Transplant surgeons at the University of Michigan Health completed the health system’s first heart transplant using a donation after circulatory death, or DCD, heart. DCD transplants increased 68% in 2022.
A biomarker is a characteristic that can be measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenetic processes, or pharmacologic responses to a therapeutic intervention. In the context of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), an AD biomarker indicates the presence or progression of the disease that may be altered by drug treatment, thereby demonstrating that it is hitting its target. Today, all clinical trials for Alzheimer’s disease utilize biomarkers of some form to assess whether the drug is actually affecting the disease in the brain.
Did you know that music might be able to connect you with your family members affected by Alzheimer's disease (AD) in a way that words cannot? Many studies have shown that music can evoke a response or a memory in people with Alzheimer's Disease.
The risk of side effects can rise if drugs are taken for conditions other than Alzheimer's disease (AD) treatment. Some sedatives and antidepressants can deteriorate cognitive function, make people drowsy and confused, and worsen cognitive impairment, which increases the risk of falls.
Diagnosing Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a complex process that doesn't rely on a single test.
People may endure cognitive changes as they get older, including forgetfulness and a loss of their capacity for multitasking or concentration. Although these changes are typical, they can be upsetting for elderly people.
Alzheimer's disease is a debilitating condition that affects millions of people around the world, but there is also a lot of misinformation about it. One of the most common myths is that memory loss is a natural part of aging.
Atlantic Health System honored a New Jersey State Trooper and members of the Montville Township First Aid Squad on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, as the first responders reunited with the man whose life they saved a year earlier when he suffered a stroke while driving along a busy highway.
Recently, the United States Preventative Service Task Force released a draft recommendation statement on screening for breast cancer, recommending that all women get screened for breast cancer every other year starting at age 40. Rutgers Cancer Institute expert shares breast cancer data on the AAPI community.
Many pediatric orthopedic surgeons go their entire careers without performing a rotationplasty—a specialized surgery to remove bone tumors near the knee in children. But at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Alexander Christ, MD, recently performed two of these surgeries in the same month.
Dr. Sarah Prager looks at the impacts of recent federal court rulings on Washington state and nearby states, as well as the impact of rulings on miscarriage care.
Los pacientes del CHLA y sus familias son socios imprescindibles para conseguir el cambio y prestar cuidados de primera clase. Cada año se llevan a cabo docenas de presentaciones en el Children's Hospital Los Angeles para asegurar que sus expertos siguen a la última respecto a los descubrimientos científicos y los avances clínicos.
CHLA’s patients and families are integral partners in driving change and delivering world-class care. One of several groups that advocate for CHLA patients and families to optimize their overall experience, the Patient and Family Advisory Council is grounded in the core concepts of patient- and family-centered care: respect and dignity, information sharing, participation and collaboration. The council works with departments across the hospital to not only advocate for, but work with and teach the concepts of patient- and family-centered care.
Martin is now 4 ½ and thriving.At birth, Martin went precious minutes without oxygen. A specialized team at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles raced to save his life—and his brain.
Life has changed forever because of COVID-19. And the virus is still spreading, and still causing serious illness or significant disruption of ‘normal’ life. But when the clock strikes 11:59 p.m. on May 11, some of the special rules and programs put in place during the past three years will end. Here's a guide.
The wrong type of baby equipment—or using it incorrectly—could harm a child’s development and lead to hip issues. An orthopedic specialist at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles explains what all parents should know
Workers of the near future have less to fear from AI than they think if they are open to learning how to use AI as a tool that extends their capabilities. Becoming a proficient user of AI "magic" will be a key skill, according to Digital Science CEO Dr Daniel Hook.
After surviving a rollover crash due to an intoxicated driver in August 2022, a Michigan landscaper with a thoracic disc herniation avoided paralysis – and a long, costly recovery – thanks to a minimally invasive spine endoscopy surgery that is gaining popularity. Research into thoracic spine endoscopy shows that it carries a high success rate with reduced morbidity compared to traditional approaches.
As Westminster Abbey plans to host its 40th coronation in 900 years, members of the University of Miami community consider the role of a monarch in today’s society.
For years, Maggie was questioning why she didn’t have the same stamina as her peers. A new diagnosis gave her peace of mind.
When Russia’s War on Ukraine began, individuals around the world mobilized to support the Ukrainian people. Among those offering help is a group from Michigan Medicine’s Max Harry Weil Institute for Critical Care Research and Innovation.
Surgeons in Zambia completed the country’s first total aortic arch replacement – guided by a team from University of Michigan Health. Zambia, a country of around 20 million people, has fewer than 10 cardiac specialists in both the government and private sector. Cardiovascular disease is the nation’s second leading cause of death.
Droughts, thunderstorms, heat waves, and warming oceans. Climate change is harming people, communities, and ecosystems right now. During 2022 alone, there were 18 different weather and climate disaster events that caused more than a billion dollars in damage each. Climate change isn’t a future problem. It is a today problem that will only get worse as long as we continue to produce large amounts of greenhouse gases.
Droughts, thunderstorms, heat waves, and warming oceans. Climate change is harming people, communities, and ecosystems right now. During 2022 alone, there were 18 different weather and climate disaster events that caused more than a billion dollars in damage each. Climate change isn’t a future problem. It is a today problem that will only get worse as long as we continue to produce large amounts of greenhouse gases.
His fluid lensing mapping of the ocean promises to improve the resilience of coastal areas impacted by severe stormsas well as assess the effects of climate change on coastal areas around the world.
Opioids are commonly prescribed as an all-purpose pain killer for patients with the condition
"As many as 4 in 10 women who get a UTI will get at least one more within six months," says Dr. Omotola Ashorobi, urologist at Ochsner Health.
Do you have questions about treatment of age-related macular degeneration, otherwise known as dry AMD? Anjali Rajesh Shah, MD, ophthalmologist, an at Michigan Medicine, has answers.
In this special episode, MSK's Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes sits down with renowned journalist and cancer screening advocate Katie Couric at The Paley Center for Media in New York City. After losing her first husband to colon cancer in 1997, Katie made history when she received her first colonoscopy on-air as host of the Today show, inspiring millions of Americans to do the same in a phenomenon known as the Couric Effect. Her role as the “screen queen” has continued ever since, taking on new meaning last year when she revealed her own breast cancer diagnosis.
Here are the history, symptoms, causes and treatment options for Parkinson's.
Here is a look at eight natural ways to prevent allergies from interfering with your enjoyment of life.
The latest fitness craze is here, and it is a reasonable choice to add to your fitness repertoire!
Ochsner Health Doctor of Pharmacy discusses Narcan use and availability.
After a season of playing in empty arenas and gymnasiums when many people are asleep, the student managers for the Final Four-bound Miami Hurricanes men’s basketball team will compete in the Elite Eight of their own tournament.
Why does the world need so many types of mushrooms, or spiders, or birds, or any other species? The answer is wrapped up in the term biological diversity. Every species on Earth plays an integral part in the health of our planet. When an organism becomes extinct, a wide web of other organisms suffers, and we all suffer in the long run. The study of mushrooms has helped scientists understand the intricate connectedness all species have to the earth and to each other.
Author and field biologist Jeff Fair has followed loons, bears, and other wild spirits across the North from Maine to Alaska for more than 40 years, studying and writing about what his pursuit of them has allowed him to find.
As an ecological modeler and the director of BRI’s Quantitative Wildlife Ecology Research Lab, Evan spends much of his time considering innovative ways to analyze large datasets such as the 2023 Maine Bird Atlas, or working with offshore energy wind developers along the Atlantic coast.
Understanding that climate change is a global threat does not always mean that an individual perceives climate change as personally relevant or harmful, nor a priority in need of addressing. Talking about climate change in a way that fosters meaningful engagement is increasingly important to move individuals towards action.
In a sparsely furnished office in Kajiado, Kenya, large sheets of white paper cover nearly an entire wall. Quick illustrations, mind maps, color-coded charts, and task lists cram the pages with plans and strategies for grazing management orchestrated by the newly formed Kajiado Rangeland Carbon Project team. In the language of the local Maasai tribe, Kajiado means The Long River; the region is located south of Nairobi and bordering Tanzania. Staff on this project understand what is at stake and are eager to embark on an adventure that will help enhance their local economy while conserving wildlife and precious habitat.
You might have heard or read about the ‘superbug’ Candida auris (C. auris), but is it as scary as the news makes it seem?
Ochsner Health Dietitian offers valuable insight on the best prenatal vitamins for 2023
The linking of MS and EBV could be a significant step in gaining the upper hand in the prevention of MS, which affects nearly 1 million people over the age of 18 in the United States.
In 2020, Charles Dixon experienced a heart attack and was brought to the Mountainside Emergency Department. After his discharge, Charles and his doctors developed a care plan, which included lifestyle changes, medication, and cardiac rehabilitation with Mountainside’s Cardiac Rehab Program