Patient Care UR Medicine Cardiologist to lead American Society for Hypertension By Leslie White May. 18, 2016 UR Medicine cardiologist John D. Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., has been elected president of the American Society of Hypertension, an organization of physicians and scientists dedicated to advancing ...
Mother, Son Work Together to Manage Autism By URMC Communications May. 17, 2016 Daniel was 2 when he was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. His speech, which had begun promisingly, waned. He began repeating certain behaviors – spinning in place or twirling things in front ...
Patient Care Boy Inspires Others by Overcoming a Stroke, Sickle Cell Anemia By URMC Communications May. 16, 2016 All his life, Gary has been living with the pain and complications of sickle cell disease, a serious and lifelong disorder that causes the body to make sickle-shaped red blood cells, which are stiff ...
Patient Care Community Talk on Coping with Cancer in Batavia on June 8 By Lydia Fernandez May. 16, 2016 This free community talk will include topics such as treatment options, second opinions, clinical trials, and financial and legal considerations.
Patient Care Boy Inspires Others by Overcoming Stroke, Sickle Cell Anemia By URMC Communications May. 16, 2016 From the day he was born, Gary Burks has been coping with the pain and complications that come with sickle cell disease.
Patient Care Pittsford Youth Fights on Against Cancer Diagnosis By URMC Communications May. 13, 2016 Four long years have passed since 6-year-old Craig Winter was diagnosed with cancer. And from the day of his first scan, the Pittsford boy has been a medical marvel.
Patient Care Pico de Gallo By Ruth Harper-Rhode May. 13, 2016 Pico de gallo, also referred to as salsa fresco, is a fresh, uncooked mixture of chopped ingredients.
Patient Care Preemie’s Spirit Captures the Hearts of Others By URMC Communications May. 13, 2016 Kinley was born with her heart was on the wrong side of her body. She was missing her pulmonary artery, and only had one lung. And the largest issue of all was that she was suffering from esophageal ...
2016 Miracle Maker Award Recipients By URMC Communications May. 11, 2016 This year, we’ve chosen four truly exceptional local members and groups to present with Miracle Makers Awards. The award-winners are our neighbors and our friends, our family members and our ...
Patient Care Q&A: Understanding Esophageal Cancer By Lydia Fernandez May. 10, 2016 Dr. Mohametaki Tejani answers some common questions about esophageal cancer and how you can reduce your risk.