PICCs should be reserved for long-term use, but a new study shows 1 in 4 are inserted for five days or less with 1 in 10 of these leading to device-related complications.

A federal “right-to-try” law for medical treatments could soon become reality. But systems to expand access to investigational options while protecting patients are already in place, says a U-M expert.

A new digital tool offers an evidence-based guide to vascular access devices that could change bedside decisions — and boost patient safety.

Children with feeding tubes often are at the highest risk of pulling out the devices. A new tube invented at U-M could prevent that problem.