Research by the University of Michigan finds a newly created polygenic scoring system — one that weighs the combined effects of common genetic variants — can improve the ability to predict an individual’s risk of developing ALS.

The program, held at TITLE Boxing Club in Ann Arbor, is an affiliate of Rock Steady Boxing, a national nonprofit organization. Boxing helps patients with dopamine regulation, strength, stamina and camaraderie.

Tinnitus, the ringing, buzzing or hissing sound of silence, impacts 15% of adults in the United States have tinnitus. A recent study from researchers at the University of Michigan’s Kresge Hearing Research Institute suggests relief may be possible with treatment.

The management of voice and breathing disorders is a subspecialty of speech-language pathology (SLP).

Dr. Amelia Heston and colleagues examined the relationship between electrode contact location in deep brain stimulation (DBS) and subsequent weight gain.

Dr. Alison Christy, working with Dr. Zack London, created a card game called Endowed Chairs, featuring 12 prominent women from the history of neurology, to amplify the names of these women in our history.

Research finds higher blood sugar linked to faster loss of brain power in stroke survivors.

A man was identified with a rare mutation that protects from Alzheimer’s Disease.

Dr. Kristin Miller, Associate Director Telestroke Program, explains what telestroke is and what that care looks like for patients.

The University of Michigan Multidisciplinary Ataxia Clinic received an Ataxia Centers of Excellence designation from National Ataxia Foundation.

Learn how a Michigan man, who survived a car crash and faced the risk of paralysis, was able to avoid it through spine endoscopy surgery performed by U-M Health. The innovative surgery is less invasive than traditional spine surgery and has a shorter recovery time.

A study finds intriguing brain wave patterns in comatose patients who died following cardiac arrest.

A Michigan Medicine study provides early evidence of a surge of activity correlated with consciousness in the dying brain.

University of Michigan Neurologist to define the ‘RNA Alphabet’ with $2.3M grant

The University of Michigan Health System received an order for a cervical orthosis, or neck brace, which resulted in a modified version still being used today, changing recovery for the better.