Research ‘Virtual’ House Calls for Parkinson’s Patients Effective By Mark Michaud Mar. 11, 2013 A study out today in the journal JAMA Neurology shows that telemedicine check-ups for people with Parkinson’s disease can not only provide effective care but also generate a significant economic ...
People Pediatric Giant Passes, Leaving Legacy of Enhanced Children’s Care By URMC Communications Mar. 8, 2013 During the 10 years Robert A. Hoekelman, M.D., was chair of the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics, he restructured the department, created an identity for what is now ...
Patient Care Geneva Ophthalmologist Joins University of Rochester’s Flaum Eye Institute By Leslie White Mar. 7, 2013 Geneva ophthalmologist Harold Ross, M.D., has joined the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Flaum Eye Institute, expanding the specialty medical and surgical care available to Finger Lakes ...
Patient Care Involving Other Providers in Palliative Care May Help Meet Growing Demand By Lori Barrette Mar. 6, 2013 As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip supply, according Timothy E. Quill, M.D., ...
Research Upstate New York’s 1st Total Artificial Heart Patient Leaves URMC Following Successful Heart Transplant By Leslie White Mar. 1, 2013 Hockey great Gaetano Orlando today leaves the University of Rochester Medical Center grateful to the team of cardiac experts who implanted a temporary total artificial heart in his chest and the ...
Patient Care Kaul Appointed Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology By Lori Barrette Feb. 28, 2013 Vivek Kaul, M.D., was named chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, according to Paul C. Levy, M.D., Charles A. Dewey Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine.
Research David Grabowski, Authority on the Economics of Aging, to Present 13th Annual Saward-Berg Lecture By Mark Michaud Feb. 27, 2013 David C. Grabowski, Ph.D., a renowned health services researcher and expert in the fields of aging policy and long-term care, will present the 13th annual Saward-Berg Lecture on Friday March 8, 2013. ...
Community University’s DeMeo Elected to United Way State Board of Directors By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 25, 2013 Andrea L. DeMeo, executive director and chief operating officer for the URMC Center for Community Health and director of the University’s annual United Way campaign, brings extensive organization ...
Education URMC Professor Joining Global Community of Innovative Teachers By URMC Communications Feb. 21, 2013 Apple Inc. has invited Jeffrey M. Lyness, M.D., Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, to join the Apple Distinguished Educator Class of 2013. Apple Distinguished Educators (ADE’s) collaborate ...
Research Biggest Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Falls on Older and African American Men By Leslie Orr Feb. 12, 2013 Even for people diagnosed with asymptomatic, early prostate cancer, the odds that their disease is high- or intermediate-risk and thus more aggressive is increased for people 75 and older and for ...
