Patient Care Lupus Updates, Resources: Free Education Day Oct. 19 By URMC Communications Oct. 4, 2013 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) invites patients affected by lupus, along with their families and friends, to the seventh annual free patient education day on Saturday, Oct. 19. ...
Patient Care Pediatric Patients Decorate Steel Beam at Children's Hospital Celebration By Rebecca Youmell Oct. 1, 2013 Pediatric patients visited the construction site of the new Golisano Children’s Hospital yesterday afternoon to celebrate that the final structure beams will be placed in the next week. Inpatients ...
Patient Care Quill Cited as Top Leader in Hospice and Palliative Medicine By Lori Barrette Sep. 30, 2013 Timothy E. Quill, M.D., an internationally recognized pioneer in palliative care and end-of-life decision making, was named one of the 30 most influential leaders in hospice and palliative medicine, ...
Patient Care Pink Power: Mammograms Can Save Lives By Lori Barrette Sep. 30, 2013 Though it's not a traditional fall color, when October rolls around, many of us think pink to show solidarity and support for those affected by breast cancer. Pink ribbons are also a gentle reminder ...
Research Lighting Up Can Bring You Down in Colorectal Surgery By Emily Boynton Sep. 23, 2013 A new study shows that smoking boosts the risk of complications – infection, pneumonia and blood clots, to name a few – after some of the most common colorectal procedures, like surgery for colon ...
Patient Care Using Your Head: Safety in Sports By Lori Barrette Sep. 23, 2013 Fall sports are in full swing and for many young athletes, bumps, bruises and the occasional broken bone are considered part of the game. Fortunately, life-threatening injuries are rare. But, when ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Hospital Named Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology By Lori Barrette Sep. 18, 2013 Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester Medical Center has earned recognition from the American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists (AAGL) and the Surgical Review Corporation ...
Research Mental Fog with Tamoxifen is Real; Scientists Find Possible Antidote By Leslie Orr Sep. 17, 2013 A team from the University of Rochester Medical Center has shown scientifically what many women report anecdotally: that the breast cancer drug tamoxifen is toxic to cells of the brain and central ...
Patient Care Stroke: Know Your Risk and Think FAST By Lori Barrette Sep. 16, 2013 Nearly every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke. Taking good care of yourself and knowing the warning signs of stroke can help reduce your risk. And acting quickly when stroke occurs may ...
Research $2M Gift to Support Geriatric Fracture Care, Orthopaedic Research By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 15, 2013 Entrepreneur and philanthropist Hansjörg Wyss has given $2 million to the University of Rochester to support clinical and research work related to geriatric fracture care being led by Stephen L. ...
