Patient Care What to Do During a Heart Attack By Ashley Mault Jul. 1, 2024 Taking early action during cardiovascular emergencies can significantly impact outcomes. Here's how to stay prepared.
Patient Care Keeping Kids Safe in the Sun By Lori Barrette Jun. 28, 2024 Before heading out to enjoy the warm weather and soak up some sunshine, check out this advice for protecting kids from too much sun.
Patient Care The HPV Vaccine Reduces Risk of Cancer for All, not just Women, New Data Show By Leslie Orr Jun. 11, 2024 One of the big headlines from a major scientific meeting recently: The HPV vaccine not only prevents cervical cancer but reduces the risk of multiple other cancers and even pre-malignant lesions.
Patient Care Pregnancy and Weight: Why It Matters By Sydney Burrows Jun. 11, 2024 If you’re pregnant or considering having a baby, you likely have a long list of questions. Weight gain and loss might be on that list—and it should be, according to UR Medicine Obstetrics & ...
Patient Care Can Adults Have ADHD? By Sydney Burrows Jun. 6, 2024 UR Medicine’s Michael Scharf, MD, explains how ADHD symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood and shares the best ways to seek diagnosis and treatment as an adult.
Patient Care 5 Skin-Smart Tips for Summer By URMC Communications Jun. 5, 2024 Sunny summer days can be glorious and a few simple steps can help you enjoy them while reducing the risk of damaging your skin. UR Medicine dermatologist Dr. Mara Weinstein Velez shares tips to help ...
Patient Care Have a Urinary Tract Infection? Here’s What to Do By URMC Communications May. 23, 2024 A urinary tract infection can cause pain and other unwanted symptoms. Virtual UTI care can help you move past this common problem.
Research Can Diet Help with Advanced Breast Cancer? All Indications Are Positive, Researchers Say By Leslie Orr May. 22, 2024 Scientists showed important changes in blood work, and are doing further studies to discover if a plant-based diet can slow cancer growth.
Patient Care Breast Self-Exams Are No Longer Recommended — Here’s What to Do Instead By Sydney Burrows May. 13, 2024 Many women believe in the importance of doing monthly self-exams of their breasts. Yet 15 years ago, the American Cancer Society recommended against teaching self-breast exams.
Patient Care What is a Level 1 Trauma Center? By Elizabeth Beach May. 2, 2024 As Rochester's only full-service trauma facility, find out what makes Strong Memorial Hospital a level 1 trauma center.