A new youth violence prevention program focuses on reducing teen violence, including gun violence, by intervening in primary care and emergency department settings.

During the latest surge of COVID-19 cases, emergency departments across the state face crowding and longer wait times. While they remain dedicated to serving patients, faculty and staff at the University of Michigan Health, Michigan Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine are donating 300 personal hygiene kits to homeless shelters in Washtenaw County.

Researchers report progress towards understanding which genes play the biggest roles in psoriasis.

Prescriptions written in the ER or at follow-up clinic visits could rescue patients during future overdoses and treat opioid addiction.  

Rural hospital closures mean that emergency care is harder to access for rural communities. A new study found rural hospitals do not have a difference in mortality rate in both emergency and health care settings.

In recent days, University of Michigan Health, part of Michigan Medicine, has seen a significant increase in COVID-19 activity, as cases and hospitalizations continue to rise rapidly across the state.

Researchers say new measures of kidney function are needed for people with the condition, which is caused by damage to, or malformation of, the developing brain.

Participants said the lesions caused similar or more distress than skin conditions like acne or psoriasis.

Patients with psoriasis may hold clues in their genetic profile to predicting anti-TNF treatment response, furthering the application of precision medicine.

Researchers say it’s a sign that more targeted therapies are needed for the vulnerable patient population.

Centering health equity and culturally competent care are essential steps to fixing health disparities and dismantling systemic racism within the health care system. A new paper featuring emergency department resident stories shines a light on where gap.

Injury prevention for kids and teens has only become more important during the COVID-19 pandemic. A free online course from experts has made this crucial information more accessible.

Emergency rooms across the country are stressed with COVID-19 and other patients. Follow this expert guide for other options for accessing health care rapidly when you need it.

The findings will help physicians determine treatment options for children and young teens.

The antibodies ability to neutralize COVID-19 did not differ significantly over the six-month period.