Patient Care UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital Fights Antibiotic Resistance By Emily Boynton May. 23, 2016 In a recent report published by The Pew Charitable Trusts, UR Medicine’s Strong Memorial Hospital was featured as an academic center that is leading the way in the fight against antibiotic resistance.
Patient Care URMC Wins Quality Awards for Lean, Patient Blood Management and GI Patient Navigation By Jenny Fortin May. 10, 2016 On April 28, teams from across URMC were honored by the Greater Rochester Quality Council (GRQC) with three awards. Fifteen total awards were presented, covering health care, business and non-profit.
Research Community Talk on Zika Virus Features Infectious Disease Expert from Brazil By Emily Boynton Apr. 18, 2016 The community is invited to attend a free talk and panel discussion on Zika virus featuring an infectious disease expert who has watched the outbreak unfold in Brazil. URMC women’s health and ...
Research New Bone Chewing Role for B Cells in Rheumatoid Arthritis By Susanne Pallo Apr. 13, 2016 University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have uncovered a new mechanism of bone erosion and a possible biomarker for rheumatoid arthritis. The group is the first to demonstrate that immune ...
Patient Care Winning at Losing: How Much Weight Loss Does it Take to Be Healthier? By Lori Barrette Mar. 31, 2016 Dramatic weight-loss stories can be inspiring to some, yet daunting to others who find their ideal-weight goal elusive. But a new study shows you can win even if you aren’t "The Biggest Loser." UR ...
Patient Care Avoiding 'Superbugs': Are Antibiotics the Answer? By Lori Barrette Mar. 30, 2016 When cold symptoms are making you miserable, you may think an antibiotic is the right remedy. But overuse and misuse of antibiotics can create antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs.” UR ...
Patient Care Visitor Restrictions Aim to Stop Flu's Spread By URMC Communications Mar. 8, 2016 As our community, like much of the country, grapples with high levels of flu activity, we're taking the following measures to limit its spread and best protect patients and staff at UR Medicine’s ...
Research What rare diseases do we study at URMC? By URMC Communications Feb. 29, 2016 Rare diseases affect approximately 25 million people in the U.S., but less than 5 percent of these illnesses have a treatment. With the help of patients and their families, physicians and scientists ...
Community Eastman Dental Now Screening for HIV at Three Clinics By URMC Communications Feb. 29, 2016 UR Medicine’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health has received a grant from New York State to use a rapid screening test for HIV in three of its clinics, based on the success of its smaller pilot ...
Research Commentary: How Research Makes Us Ever Better By Emily Boynton Feb. 25, 2016 Research conducted at the University of Rochester Medical Center has led to the discovery of therapies that have saved countless lives. What many people may not realize is that research benefits ...
