Research Measuring “Quality of Life” is an Important Trend in Cancer Care By URMC Communications Aug. 5, 2024 Study shows that life improved for young cancer patients who received a newer treatment regimen.
Patient Care Back-to-School Physicals: Your Questions Answered By Lori Barrette Aug. 1, 2024 Kids are returning to school and it’s a good time for parents to check in with the pediatrician to see if their children are due for an annual physical. UR Medicine Primary Care pediatrician Dr. Anne ...
Patient Care Why Does My Shoulder Hurt When I Throw? By Barb Ficarra Aug. 1, 2024 Sports Medicine surgeon Dr. Mike Maloney and Fitness Science director Conner Lorenzo explain how athletes can help protect themselves from injury.
Patient Care URMC Named Batten Disease Center of Excellence By Mark Michaud Jul. 24, 2024 Designation acknowledges URMC’s multidisciplinary care and research advancements for Batten diseases, a family of rare neurodegenerative disorders.
Research 90-Day Prescriptions Lead to Better High Blood Pressure Outcomes in Children By Scott Hesel Jul. 19, 2024 A new study by pediatric researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) found that children take their hypertension medication more consistently when they receive a 90-day ...
Patient Care 6 Steps to Better Sleep By Lori Barrette Jul. 2, 2024 If you toss and turn your way from midnight to morning, you’re missing out on some of the great health and wellness benefits of sleep. Here are tips to help you sleep better.
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 Golisano Children’s Hospital Opens New Pediatric Mental Health Urgent Care Center By Emily Boynton Jun. 26, 2024 Today, Golisano Children’s Hospital (GCH) leaders, faculty, staff, and donors cut the ribbon on a new pediatric behavioral health urgent care center, the first of its kind in upstate New York.
Research What Is H5N1 Bird Flu, How it Spreads to Humans, and Safety Concerns By Mark Michaud Jun. 20, 2024 Infectious disease expert David Topham, who has studied bird and other influenza viruses for almost three decades, discusses the potential public health threat posed by the latest outbreak.
Research Researchers Find Intriguing New Tool for Tendon Healing: Nanoparticles for Precision Drug Delivery By Barbara Ficarra Jun. 20, 2024 In a study published in Science Advances, researchers at the University of Rochester and University of Oregon combined their expertise in tendon cell biology and drug delivery systems to find a ...