Research Halting the Rise of Parkinson’s By Mark Michaud Apr. 24, 2023 The University of Rochester’s leadership in the field of environmental medicine stretches back to toxicology research programs developed at the University under the Manhattan Project. These programs ...
Research Nothing to Sneeze at: Study Seeks to Understand Allergic Resistance of Old Order Mennonites By Scott Hesel Apr. 19, 2023 In a multi-institutional collaboration, researchers will examine three separate areas that could possibly explain allergic resistance for Old Order Mennonites: the immune system, the gut microbiome, ...
Research Study Finds that Child Victims of Violence Face Long-Term Psychological Effects By Scott Hesel Apr. 6, 2023 A study of young adults who were victims of violent injuries as children found significantly higher levels of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in this group than the general population.
Research Iron & the brain: Where and when neurodevelopmental disabilities may begin during pregnancy By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Mar. 6, 2023 The cells that make up the human brain begin developing long before the physical shape of the brain has formed. This early organizing of a network of cells plays a major role in brain health ...
Patient Care My Child Had an Eating Disorder: What I Want Other Parents to Know By URMC Communications Feb. 27, 2023 My daughter, Ana, was diagnosed with an eating disorder when she was 14 years old. Here are a few things I learned that I hope will help other parents.
Research Combining Pregnancy and Dental Check Ups By Karen Black Feb. 8, 2023 Thanks to a University of Rochester Medical Center grant, Eastman Institute for Oral Health Associate Professor Jin Xiao, DDS, PhD, will use artificial intelligence and digital technology to help ...
Patient Care New Initiative Helps to Reduce GTube Readmissions and Emergency Room Visits By Scott Hesel Feb. 3, 2023 Every time a child receives a surgical Gastrostomy Tube (GT), families and caregivers face a huge level of responsibility and added stress. Children with GTs face a high risk of re-infection and ...
Patient Care Scanning for the Best Results: Pediatric Trauma Team Helps Reduce Radiation Exposure in Children By Scott Hesel Jan. 30, 2023 Every time a child gets a CT scan they are exposed to radiation that creates a 1-in-1,000 risk of developing a fatal tumor later in life. The Golisano Children's Hospital trauma team worked to adapt ...
Patient Care Ophthalmologist Leader Aims to Expand Genetic Horizons for GCH By Scott Hesel Dec. 21, 2022 Alex Levin, M.D, MHSc., has built his career identifying rare genetic conditions through examining the eye. Now, he is leading a new multi-faceted division that will seek to transform genetics-based ...
Patient Care Stemming the Tide: Investments in Pediatric Behavioral Health Make a Difference By Scott Hesel Dec. 16, 2022 Over the last few years, Golisano Children’s Hospital has launched new initiatives to help address behavioral health needs in the Rochester region. It has grown the Mobile Crisis Unit, opened the ...
