Research Study: Porches an Overlooked Lead Hazard By Mark Michaud Jan. 27, 2015 A new study in the journal Environmental Research indicates that porches in older homes can be a significant source of lead dust and that housing regulations – which have been instrumental in lower ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Offers Screenings, Health Talk for American Heart Month By Leslie White Jan. 27, 2015 UR Medicine cardiologists will encourage adults to “Love Your Heart” during American Heart Month and get free heart health checks on Tuesday, Feb. 10. The team is also offering a health talk Monday, ...
Research Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combat COPD? By Emily Boynton Jan. 27, 2015 The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.6 million to Rochester researchers to study a group of compounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids and their ability to combat inflammation caused by ...
Community Battle of the Beaks Committee Continues to Soar for Children's Hospital By Rebecca Youmell Jan. 26, 2015 The Jan. 30 Battle of the Beaks basketball game between Nazareth College and St. John Fisher College kicks off a series of fundraising events put on by the East Avenue rivals in support of sick and ...
For scoliosis patient, new growing rod means fewer surgeries By URMC Communications Jan. 23, 2015 Emerging from the procedure with eight pins affixed to her skull, Lauren Gumtow awoke beside her new walker, which was attached to the metal halo around her forehead. But as the anesthesia wore off, ...
Education Strong West Continues Free Community Health Talks this Spring By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 22, 2015 The series resumes at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. UR Medicine cardiologist John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., will share information and answer questions about heart health.
Patient Care 5 Facts on Miralax for Kids By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Last September, the Food and Drug Administration funded a grant to study potentially harmful effects of the active ingredient of Miralax, polyethylene glycol 3350. UR Medicine pediatric ...
Patient Care The Real Scoop on Yogurt By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 The past few years have seen a lot of hoopla about yogurt—especially in upstate New York, which a number of production plants for Greek-style yogurt call home. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Rachel ...
Patient Care Changing Childbirth: Episiotomy Rates Drop By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Once considered routine during childbirth, episiotomies are on the decline, according to a recent study. Episiotomy is a surgical incision made to widen the opening of the birth canal. The downward ...
Patient Care Local Health Groups Launch Campaign to Increase Organ Donors By Leslie White Jan. 20, 2015 The Ad Council of Rochester and the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, along with local health groups, today launched a new campaign to decrease the number of individuals who die or whose health ...
