Research New Study Links Electronic Cigarettes and Wheezing in Adults By Emily Boynton Feb. 28, 2019 People who vaped were nearly twice as likely to experience wheezing compared to people who didn’t regularly use tobacco products, according to a study published in the journal Tobacco Control.
Research What's Next for Alzheimer's Research By URMC Communications Feb. 28, 2019 The future of an epidemic.
Research Q&A with Kuan Hong Wang, Ph.D. By URMC Communications Feb. 28, 2019 New professor Kuan Hong Wang, Ph.D., came to the University from the National Institute of Mental Health at the start of the year.
Research Not All Sleep is Equal When It Comes to Cleaning the Brain By Mark Michaud Feb. 27, 2019 New research shows how the depth of sleep can impact our brain’s ability to efficiently wash away waste and toxic proteins. Because sleep often becomes increasingly lighter and more disrupted as we ...
Research Soybean Oil or Fish Oil? This Study’s Result Surprised Wilmot Cancer Researchers By Leslie Orr Feb. 27, 2019 Investigators discovered, unexpectedly, that soybean oil was better than fish oil for reducing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer survivors.
Research URMC's Van Orden Recognized by American Association of Suicidology By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 25, 2019 Kimberly A. Van Orden, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will be honored with the Shneidman Award by the American Association ...
Patient Care Ever Wonder What Your Doctor Types in Your Chart? By Lori Barrette Feb. 25, 2019 A new option called OpenNotes may let you peek into your medical chart and read your doctor's notes after an appointment. UR Medicine's Dr. Lauren Bruckner, medical director of patient engagement, ...
Research Grant Marks Two Decades of NIH Support for Muscular Dystrophy Research By Mark Michaud Feb. 25, 2019 The University of Rochester Medical Center has received $8 million from the National Institutes of Health to support pioneering research on muscular dystrophy. The grant, which is a renewal of URMC’s ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Ranked Among Top Centers for Heart Pumps, Survival By Leslie White Feb. 20, 2019 Frank Rosinski’s heart stopped three times and doctors were able to revive him. Doctors immediately transferred the Greece man to Strong Memorial Hospital for heart failure care by Upstate New York’s ...
Patient Care Peanut Butter Choco Chip Energy Balls By URMC Communications Feb. 13, 2019 These energy balls have a touch of sweetness and come loaded with nutrients as well as fiber, thanks to the oats, flax seeds and chia seeds. Studies show eating a diet high in fiber may reduce your ...
