Headache sufferers are finding relief from migraines from an unexpected source: Botox, the drug best known for reducing wrinkles. The toxin, also useful in treating facial spasms, is being used to make debilitating headaches manageable.
A new study gives Americans over 50 one more reason not to put off having a colonoscopy to check for colon cancer and its forerunners. New data now show the screening is far more cost-effective than cancer-preventing drugs called Cox II inhibitors will probably be.
Kids who have prescriptions for one or more asthma drugs have fewer visits to the ER for asthma than those who haven"št been prescribed such medications, a new study finds. But asthmatic African-American and urban children rush to the ER more frequently than other kids.
A unique program that tries to draw autistic children out of their shells through intensive, guided play sessions with their parents and trained specialists has shown promising results in a one-year pilot study of 41 young children, UMHS researchers say.
Health care is a business. U-M physicians and other staff go back to school to learn the business of medicine, helping them to be better business managers for their staff -- and for their patients, which will ultimately result in improved customer satisfaction.
A stroke is sudden and devastating. More than 730,000 people in the United States have a stroke each year, making it the leading cause of disability and the third leading cause of death. But, there are ways to greatly reduce your risk of suffering from a stroke.
Evidence is rapidly growing that supports aspirin's use in lowering the rates of heart attack, stroke, colon cancer and even Alzheimer's disease. Given its widespread benefits and extremely low cost, the question is raised, "is daily aspirin therapy for everyone?"
A new study reveals that children from low-income families, at or below the poverty level, had lower birth weights and were measurably shorter by age one than children from higher-income families, based on average growth rates of children.
Media invited to join scientists at International Symposium on Organogenesis: Development and Disease. Access to hear the latest research by experts in one of the hottest fields in science.
Torture persists and is under-reported in Mexican detention centers, according to a newly published survey of forensic doctors, but the incidence of abuse may be declining under a new government that has pledged to improve human rights.
New high-speed imaging techniques are allowing scientists to show how cells mobilize resources to activate an immune response. The researchers have captured movies of fluorescent-lit calcium waves that pulse through the cell, issuing an intracellular call-to-arms.
Vehicle crash victims who have alcohol in their systems at the time of the crash suffer worse injuries, and are more likely to sustain a severe injury, than those who haven't been drinking. The finding suggests that alcohol increases the body's vulnerability to injury.
Our voices can say lots about our health -- if only we would listen. Changes in your voice can indicate anything from a common cold or acid reflux to throat cancer or vocal cord paralysis. But following a few simple tips can protect your voice and catch problems early.
Eczema, an itchy rash that affects large numbers of infants and children, should be treated in a new way, according to a new paper outlining best treatments for the disease. The authors stress a long-term approach, using both older and newer therapies.
Even though the thyroid is just a small gland in the neck, located below the Adam's Apple, it has some big responsibilities in your body, including making a hormone that regulates the body's metabolism and organ functions.
The procedure that has helped many melanoma patients is called sentinel lymph node mapping. Doctors have considered it too tricky to do on the 20 percent of patients whose cancer is on the much more delicate areas of the head and neck, U-M disagrees.
If you are one of the millions of migraine-sensitive Americans who need caffeine to rev you up for work in the A.M. or pick you up off your desktop in the P.M., you may actually be triggering a debilitating headache that will keep you out of the office.
Most Americans think of polio as a thing of the past. Although the disease has largely been eradicated, about one million Americans are polio survivors. For these men and women who contracted the disease, many are experiencing the late effects of their struggle with polio.
A gene-transfer technique aimed at easing the pain and disability caused by blocked leg blood vessels did not improve symptoms more than placebo. But related therapeutic angiogenesis strategies hold the potential to improve treatment of peripheral arterial disease.
More patients than ever before with traumatic brain injuries are turning to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies to supplement conventional medical care for their injuries. But the majority of these patients are not discussing their use of CAM therapy with their physicians, a new study finds.
Despite huge advances in heart attack care, many patients go without proven therapies because doctors forget or neglect to prescribe them. New results from a 33-hospital study show that a system of reminders ensures heart attack patients receive better care.
New research from University of Michigan pediatric cardiologists who studied the survival rate of fetuses diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome found that in utero diagnosis does not always help a baby's survival.
A drug that blocks a heart-harming hormone can significantly reduce the risk of death and hospitalization in heart attack patients who have heart failure, with minimal side effects, a new international study shows.
The University of Michigan Board of Regents have approved the appointment of Larry Gruppen, Ph.D., as Chair of the Department of Medical Education.
African Americans may be disproportionately missing out on effective treatment for their chronic pain --from arthritis to backaches -- and as a result suffering outsize effects on their ability to work, play and enjoy life, a new study finds.
Americans drink a lot of green beer, whiskey and other alcohol on St. Patrick's Day weekend, sure and begorrah, but by following a few simple drinking-moderation tips they can keep the celebration safe and fun.
With health care costs, insurance premiums, and government budget deficits all rising, the U.S. health care system needs help fast. Can managed care -- the concept behind HMOs and other health plans -- help or hurt?
What are the health and nutritional differences between organic foods and their traditionally grown counterparts? Are organic foods worth the higher price?
The nearly two million Americans affected with the disorder have new medication options to bring relief to the pain and inflammation caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Information in the medical sciences is growing quickly. Hospitals are under pressure to deliver high quality care in a cost-effective manner. Patients are concerned that health care providers no longer have the time to listen to and understand their personal issues.
Beginning this fall, first year medical students at the University of Michigan Medical School will visit patients in their homes to get an understanding of how family, environment, culture, and lifestyle all play a part in an individual's health.
Many kids covet them, and most parents dread them. But like it or not, tattoos and body piercings are all the rage. So as the impulsive days of spring break near, physicians at the U-M Health System recommend keeping a level head when considering body art.
In uncertain times, experts strongly urge parents to set aside time to come together as a family, to provide a place of support and structure as their kids learn of war and terrorism.
When the Department of Homeland Security raises the threat level on the advisory system, the nation's anxiety level follows. Many Americans are struggling with tough questions: What does this mean for my family? How safe are we? What should we be doing to prepare?
It's everywhere you turn -- talk of the war with Iraq, images of American troops in battle. A University of Michigan Health System expert offers suggestions for dealing with the tremendous anxiety war creates -- even for those of us watching from afar.
Twenty prominent individuals with an interest in depression and bipolar disorder, and a dedication to addressing the societal consequences of these conditions, will serve on the newly formed national advisory board of the nation's first Depression Center.
More than half of women over the age of 65 who should be getting regular mammograms aren't, a new study finds. But a companion study shows that a simple mailing reminding them of their breast cancer risk and Medicare's coverage is enough to boost mammogram use.
Of all the neoplastic cells in human breast cancers, only a small minority - perhaps as few as one in 100 - appear to be capable of forming new tumors.
Catching a cold isn't cheap. A new study reports that the cost of the common cold to the U.S. economy is $40 billion a year -- substantially more than other conditions such as asthma, heart failure and emphysema.
In a study researchers track a negative change in attitude by medical students relating to pelvic exams of unconscious patients.
A tiny variation in a single gene may help explain why some people can withstand pain better than others, researchers report. And while genetics may not make all the difference between wimps and Marines, the finding will aid understanding of our brain's response to pain.
Gender, sex hormones, and genes appear to play a big part in how bodies and emotions react to pain. Brain scans of the brain's natural painkiller system in action, show that women's ability to handle pain increases with their estrogen levels.
A new study finds significant medical and demographic differences between Mexican American and non-Hispanic white stroke patients -- differences that should be taken into account by those trying to prevent stroke in Hispanic populations, the researchers suggest.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation has announced that the University of Michigan Medical School will be one of four institutions to train participants in the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholars Program, beginning in 2005.
The University of Michigan will host the nation's first major conference focused on depression in college students, on March 6-7. The event, open to media, will focus on approaches for prevention, detection and treatment of depression and related disorders.
The largest-ever study of cocaine users with heart-related effects from taking the drug finds that a special plan of ER care can save both lives and money.
An ongoing national shortage of a vaccine that prevents meningitis and pneumonia in children has left doctors scrambling to provide even minimum shots, and has exposed gaps in the nation's "patchwork" vaccine system, the first-ever in-depth study of the problem finds.
Researchers looked at women's weight, their weight swings over a lifetime and compared these to the blood flow to their heart and how the blood vessels were affected. Post-menopausal yo-yo dieters were much more likely to have reduced myocardial blood flow.
Lupus is an autoimmune disease. Your body's defenses against infection are attacking your own tissue. Lupus can effect skin, joints, muscles, kidneys, nervous system, blood, lungs and heart.
Doctors are testing a technique that transplants cells from a patient's own leg muscles into their heart, to encourage the growth of healthy new tissue.
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