Research Eastman Institute Ushers in New Era of Research By Karen Black Sep. 16, 2022 Thomas Diekwisch, D.M.D., Ph.D., Ph.D., has been named the founding chair of the Department of Oral and Craniofacial Sciences, part of Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester ...
Research Mild traumatic brain injury increases risk of behavioral and emotional problems in kids By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Sep. 13, 2022 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience have found that kids who experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI), even a mild one, have more emotional and behavioral problems than kids who ...
Research Ovarian Cancer Detection Takes a Step Forward, Thanks to Wilmot By Leslie Orr Sep. 8, 2022 A simple blood test can predict cancer in people who have a lesion or cyst in the pelvic region, according to a new study in the Obstetrics & Gynecology "Green" journal. The non-invasive test, which ...
Education Using Improv to Address COVID Vaccine Hesitancy By Susanne Pallo Sep. 1, 2022 URMC researchers have developed a program that combines improv theater with coaching on how to tap into patients’ inner motivations to help health care workers guide their patients to get a COVID ...
Research New Study Will Explore COVID’s Potential Link to Dementia By Mark Michaud Aug. 31, 2022 A new $3.7 million grant will allow researchers to more precisely understand how the virus triggers damage in the brain and the long-term impact on cognitive performance.
Research Brain’s Support Cells May Hold Key to New Huntington’s Treatments By Mark Michaud Aug. 30, 2022 A new study expands our understanding of the underlying mechanisms of the disease, and reinforces the potential of therapies that target glia cells.
Patient Care Woman with Multiple Medical Issues Travels Three Hours One Way for Dental Treatment By Karen Black Aug. 24, 2022 Due to 56-year old Brenda Bidwell's multiple medical conditions, she could only be treated by the specialists at Eastman Institute for Oral Health for her many dental needs.
Research At-Home Sensors Can Spot Parkinson’s Disease By Mark Michaud Aug. 23, 2022 New research shows that a device that passively monitors breathing during sleep can detect Parkinson's and track the progression of the disease over time.
Research Study Finds COVID Vaccine Mandates for Nursing Home Staff Effective By Mark Michaud, Lydia Fernandez Aug. 22, 2022 New research shows that the state level vaccine mandates for nursing home staff improved vaccination rates without increasing staffing shortages.
Research New Eastman Institute Study Shows Promising Alternative to Opioids for Pain after Tooth Extractions By Karen Black Aug. 17, 2022 As the opioid epidemic rages on, an Eastman Institute for Oral Health study shows promise for a non-opioid alternative for acute dental pain.
