After a lifetime with cystic fibrosis, rare transplant operation lets hockey coach, new dad breathe freely

A U-M patient with cystic fibrosis is making an impact, raising awareness and money to improve the lives of people who have the inherited, chronic disease.

A U-M expert in tinnitus, or ringing in the ears, discusses progress made in resolving the common problem.

Targeting fluoroquinolone prescribing in hospitals is effective, a 48-hospital study shows, but many patients still get discharge prescriptions for them.

: Advances in gene therapy are yielding new options for treating inherited retinal degenerations, giving retina specialists new tools — and new hope for patients and families.

Trained to interpret variations in your DNA, these specialists can help confirm a vision-related diagnosis and guide family members in gauging their own risk.

One mom’s journey from Arizona to Michigan to be the first adrenal cancer patient to undergo an innovative procedure called HIPEC.

In a new paper, researchers and ethicists urge policymakers to view immortal cells differently from other biospecimens as new rules go into effect.

HIPEC, a procedure that combines surgery and heated chemotherapy, gave Melissa Hough peace of mind after hundreds of cysts were removed from her abdomen.

An inflammation of the heart muscle, myocarditis can be life-threatening if not treated in time. One young survivor shares his story.

False notions about the disease can prompt an unsympathetic reaction from others and shame a patient. Shift the conversation with these positive strategies.

More funding, scientific insights and clinical advances have started to drive progress in this challenging disease, and researchers see potential for immunotherapy to revolutionize its future.

All women should know about their breast cancer risk — a factor that varies with age and family history. Learn about when, how and why to get screened.

A specialized approach provides intensive physical therapy after chemotherapy, right in a patient’s hospital room. One man explains how the program gave him hope.  

Under development at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital, the pediatric artificial lung could offer new hope for treating children with lung failure.