Researchers have created an experimental device that, instead of inhibiting inflammatory proteins in COVID-19 patients, changes the phenotype of circulating white blood cells, helping wean two patients off ECMO.

Innovative device ensures doctors obtain adequate fluid samples from the eye, helping with diagnosis and individualized treatment plans for patients.

Are the vaccine trials being rushed? Are they safe? Two Michigan Medicine researchers weigh in.

A liver transplant recipient spends 40 days in the ICU at Michigan Medicine and recovers. He shares how his wife and a familiar doctor helped him survive.

Duane Newton, Ph.D., director of the clinical microbiology laboratory at Michigan Medicine, explains the challenges of COVID-19 testing and how U-M is helping to address them.

The first coronavirus patient in Michigan Medicine’s care was not only a father of three, but a double lung transplant recipient. COVID-19 came to their home, but the family made a full recovery.

We may be on the horizon of a revolution in understanding rare diseases and developing new treatments, but for those living with rare diseases, raising awareness now about these little known conditions is key.

Rare Disease Day is celebrated across the globe to raise awareness about rare diseases and how they impact patients’ lives. Michigan Medicine is working to better understand the mechanisms behind these rare diseases.

Vitamin D testing is low value for most patients. A study in the United States and Canada shows the effects of payment vs. Choosing Wisely guidelines to reduce use.

The movement to reduce overtesting and overtreatment is blossoming, but much more work is needed to cut back on low-value care.

University of Michigan doctors create list of essential medical tests aligning with WHO's essential medicines. Learn more about the medical diagnostic tests.