Eastman Reaches Out All Year Long By URMC Communications Apr. 25, 2017 Improving people’s lives through healthcare and education is the basis for which George Eastman established Eastman Dental 100 years ago. As Eastman Dental marks its 100th birthday this year, it’s ...
Research Gene May Hold Key to Hearing Recovery By Mark Michaud Apr. 24, 2017 Researchers have discovered that a protein implicated in human longevity may also play a role in restoring hearing after noise exposure. The findings, where were published in the journal Scientific ...
Research Rochester Researchers Lead First Worldwide Trial to Test Defibrillators in Diabetes Patients By Emily Boynton Apr. 19, 2017 People with diabetes have a high incidence of heart problems, including sudden cardiac death. A new study will determine if a subcutaneous implantable cardiac defibrillator (S-ICD) increases survival ...
Patient Care Mexican Cucumber Salad By Ruth Harper-Rhode Apr. 18, 2017 This cool and crunchy salad makes a perfect side dish.
Research Fulbright Awards Focus on Health Challenges in Africa By URMC Communications Apr. 17, 2017 Amina Alio, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) Department of Public Health Sciences and Michael Potchen, M.D., a professor in the URMC Department of ...
Patient Care Government Task Force Changes Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations By Ruth Harper-Rhode Apr. 13, 2017 Since 2012, the United States Preventive Task Force (USPSTF) has recommended against prostate cancer screening, but the task force recently shifted their view and now encourages some men from ages 44 ...
Research Retraining the Brain to See After Stroke By Susanne Pallo Apr. 12, 2017 A new study out today in Neurology, provides the first evidence that rigorous visual training restores rudimentary sight in patients who went partially blind after suffering a stroke. Patients who ...
Patient Care 16th Annual Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for Sunday, April 23 By Matt Ulakovic Apr. 11, 2017 The Rochester River Run/Walk 5K — scheduled for Sunday, April 23 at Genesee Valley Park — is raising funds in support of patients who are awaiting or recovering from organ transplant surgery at ...
Patient Care "Wholly" Guacamole By Ruth Harper-Rhode Apr. 11, 2017 This is a twist on a traditional “guac” recipe with the addition of an unexpected ingredient- green split peas!
Community URMC Recognizes 3 With Satcher Community Health Awards By Karin Gaffney Christensen Apr. 10, 2017 Three individuals were honored with the eighth annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards, presented by the Center for Community Health.
