Research Commonly Prescribed Drug for Lower Back Pain Not Effective By Mark Michaud Dec. 10, 2014 A new study out today in the journal Neurology shows that pregabalin is not effective in controlling the pain associated with lumbar spinal stenosis, the most common type of chronic lower back pain ...
Patient Care 3-Way Story of Organ Donation, Transplant Highlighted with Donate Life Float at Rose Parade By Leslie White Dec. 8, 2014 A three-way story of Rochester-area organ donation and transplantation will unfold at the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. A trio of families will represent the many organ donors and recipients ...
Research Researchers receive grant to study gene therapy and DNA delivery By URMC Communications Dec. 5, 2014 Since its discovery several decades ago, gene therapy has been a medicinal sphinx, with doctors as enamored by its potential as they are frustrated by the riddles it presents. Researchers at the ...
Research Blows to Head Damage Brain’s ‘Garbage Truck,’ Accelerate Dementia By Mark Michaud Dec. 2, 2014 A new study out today in the Journal of Neuroscience shows that traumatic brain injury can disrupt the function of the brain’s waste removal system. When this occurs, toxic proteins may accumulate in ...
Happy Thanksgiving from Golisano Children's Hospital By URMC Communications Nov. 27, 2014 Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for this holiday. We are grateful for our patient families, like the Conrows, who remind us to celebrate each day and the memories made with each ...
A Week of Building Donor Stories Ends with Special "Grace's Garden" Event By URMC Communications Nov. 20, 2014 All week, 13WHAM anchor Jennifer Johnson has shared stories of generous donors who have committed to naming a space in our new Golisano Children's Hospital building. Packaged as a "Giving to ...
Research Concussions Derail Batting Performance for MLB Players By Leslie Orr Nov. 18, 2014 The message, “when in doubt, sit it out” flashed on video boards throughout the World Series, with good timing: A new analysis of Major League Baseball statistics shows that concussed players may not ...
Patient Care No Sugar-Coating It: Sugar Isn’t Helping Your Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Here’s a grim truth for sweets-lovers: Nobody needs added sugar. On top of that, the substance may even be harming your health. Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer arms you with the facts so you'll be ...
Patient Care Power Struggle: Pain Meds May Weaken Your Flu Shot By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Just got your flu shot? Good for you! Experts say that’s one of the best ways to ward off winter illness. And though that shot can’t give you the flu, it may leave you with some temporary ...
New entrance, new headwalls, and more for new hospital By URMC Communications Nov. 7, 2014 Until recently, it may have looked like the exterior construction of the new Golisano Children's Hospital was complete, but the creation of the building's entrance illustrates that the site is still ...