Research UR Medicine Conducting Numerous Alzheimer’s Treatment and Prevention Studies By URMC Communications Nov. 6, 2014 As one of the nation’s premier Alzheimer’s disease clinical research sites, UR Medicine is conducting numerous studies into experimental drugs that are designed to treat or prevent this devastating ...
Research Study: Congenital Herpes Tied to Lower Developmental Test Scores in Infants By URMC Communications Nov. 2, 2014 Infants with congenital human herpesvirus-6 (HHV-6) infections are more likely to score lower on a 12-month mental development test, according to a new URMC study published in the journal Pediatrics.
"What I Learned on My Hard Hat Tour" - A poem By URMC Communications Oct. 30, 2014 We are often inspired by our patients, but this creative poem shows how inspiring our donors are as well... "What I Learned on My Hard Hat Tour" I learned that when I was complaining about my child ...
Patient Care Food for Thought: Can Healthy Eating Go Too Far? By Lori Barrette Oct. 27, 2014 There’s something that may surprise you in the ever-swelling tsunami of food and nutrition information: healthy eating can go overboard—and turn dangerous. It’s known as orthorexia: an unhealthy ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Offers Free Foot Screening for Diabetics By Lori Barrette Oct. 26, 2014 People with diabetes can get a free foot health screening from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Nov. 1, at the Strong Wound Healing Center on Sawgrass Drive in Rochester.
Gala Celebrates New Era of Health for Region's Children By URMC Communications Oct. 24, 2014 More than 1,100 elegantly dressed children's hospital supporters made their way through tall palms, bongo drums, and a land of animal prints at the Joseph A. Floreano Rochester Riverside Convention ...
Patient Care Bust Stress for a Better Ticker, Lower Stroke Risk By Lori Barrette Oct. 23, 2014 Stress, anyone? You know you need to tame it. But did you know that smart stress management can reap more than peace of mind? Recent research suggests that short-fused Type-As might face double the ...
Patient Care Lymphedema: Myths and Facts for Breast Cancer Survivors By Lori Barrette Oct. 17, 2014 Lymphedema, an abnormal collection of high-protein fluid beneath the skin, can be a long-term complication of cancer treatment, and it often affects individuals who have had surgery for breast ...
Patient Care Shattering the Stigma of Schizophrenia and Related Disorders By URMC Communications Oct. 16, 2014 More than three million Americans are diagnosed with Schizophrenia, a severe brain disorder that affects one’s ability to perceive reality. Many others suffer from related disorders. These are ...
Broccoli Sprout Extract May Help with Autism By URMC Communications Oct. 15, 2014 One child out of every 68 born today will be diagnosed with autism. Because of that, research about the disorder and its potential treatments is growing and parents need to be informed consumers of ...
