Research UR Medicine Primary Care More Than Doubles Lung Cancer Screening Rates By Susanne Pallo Oct. 21, 2025 Lung cancer screening might be the best-kept life-saving secret in health care today. Only about 16 percent of those who are eligible in the U.S. get screened for lung cancer, but a recent study in ...
People After Decades of Dedication to the Tiniest Patients, Dr. Carl D'Angio Retires from Neonatology By Scott Hesel Oct. 21, 2025 When Dr. Carl D’Angio walked into the NICU as a pediatrics intern, he didn’t know it would shape the rest of his life. He quickly fell in love—with the medicine, the procedures, and most of all, the ...
Patient Care What to Expect at a Mammogram: A Comprehensive Guide By Nicole Cullen Oct. 20, 2025 From scheduling to follow-up, knowing how a mammogram works can help you take charge of your breast health with confidence.
People Laurie Athans Appointed Chief Nursing Officer at Golisano Children’s Hospital By Scott Hesel Oct. 20, 2025 When Laurie Athans, DNP, RN, CNL, CCRN-K, talks about her vision for care at Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH), it starts—ironically—with a desire to admit fewer patients. “I wish children didn’t ...
People University of Rochester Neurobiologist Suzanne Haber Elected to National Academy of Medicine By Emily Boynton Oct. 18, 2025 An internationally recognized scientist, her work has transformed our understanding of the brain networks that play a central role in many mental health disorders, including obsessive compulsive ...
People Richard Schulick Tapped to Serve as UR Medicine’s First-Ever Chief Clinical Officer By Jim Miller Oct. 17, 2025 A seasoned healthcare executive and current director of the NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and chair of Surgery at the University of Colorado, Schulick will join the University of ...
Fillers vs. Botox By URMC Communications Oct. 15, 2025 Two of the most popular non-surgical cosmetic treatments are often viewed as interchangeable: cosmetic fillers and neuromodulators, like Botox.
People Ruth A. Lawrence, MD, 1924–2025: A Trailblazer in Lactation Medicine and Child Health By Scott Hesel Oct. 14, 2025 A pediatrician and internationally recognized leader in breastfeeding science, Lawrence passed away at the age of 101. During a career spanning more than seven decades at the University of Rochester ...
Community Community Water Fluoridation Works: EIOH Debunks Myths, Highlights Lifelong Benefits By Karen Black Oct. 13, 2025 Experts from the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health underscore the safety, effectiveness, and enduring public health benefits of community water fluoridation in a commentary ...
Research Flu Shot 2026: Why Our Experts Say Skip Advil and Aleve After Your Vaccine By Leslie Orr Oct. 10, 2025 Taking Advil, Aleve, or aspirin after your flu shot may reduce the vaccine’s effectiveness. URMC researchers explain how pain relievers can interfere with antibody production and what to do instead ...