Patient Care University of Rochester Establishing Center for Bioethics By URMC Communications Jan. 12, 2015 University of Rochester alumnus Paul M. Schyve, M.D., has committed $5 million to the University to support the study and practice of bioethics in health care and research.
Research New Study Probes Link Between HIV Drugs and Vascular Disease By Mark Michaud Jan. 4, 2015 A new $3.8 million grant will bring together clinical and bench researchers to better understand why individuals who receive anti-retroviral treatment for HIV are at greater risk for heart disease ...
Patient Care 3-Way Story of Organ Donation, Transplant Highlighted with Donate Life Float at Rose Parade By Leslie White Dec. 8, 2014 A three-way story of Rochester-area organ donation and transplantation will unfold at the Tournament of Roses Parade on Jan. 1. A trio of families will represent the many organ donors and recipients ...
Research UR, Cornell Team Up to Study Inflammation By URMC Communications Nov. 20, 2014 Researchers from the University of Rochester are teaming up with scientists from the College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University to study Inflammation, which plays a role in nine of the top ...
Patient Care No Sugar-Coating It: Sugar Isn’t Helping Your Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Here’s a grim truth for sweets-lovers: Nobody needs added sugar. On top of that, the substance may even be harming your health. Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer arms you with the facts so you'll be ...
Research Scientists Identify Gene that Controls Clotting By URMC Communications Oct. 27, 2014 Researchers at the Aab Cardiovascular Research Institute have identified a gene that controls how our blood clots, an important biological process that requires a fine balance.
Patient Care Bust Stress for a Better Ticker, Lower Stroke Risk By Lori Barrette Oct. 23, 2014 Stress, anyone? You know you need to tame it. But did you know that smart stress management can reap more than peace of mind? Recent research suggests that short-fused Type-As might face double the ...
Research Medical Device Technologies Advance By URMC Communications Oct. 22, 2014 Two University of Rochester technologies have made significant strides toward the market. PharmAdva, a medical device manufacturer, is poised to enter the consumer market next year, and Raland ...
Research Implantable Diagnostic Technology Advances By Mark Michaud Oct. 21, 2014 The University of Rochester has received a second patent for an implantable biosensor that can provide physicians with real time information on their patients’ health. The technology is licensed to ...
Patient Care 2 Heart Transplants Lead to 1 Romance for Buffalo Couple By Leslie White Sep. 29, 2014 Can love help mend the heart? Esther FitzRandolph and Danny Pszczolkowski were both dealing with heart failure –broken hearts, if you will – and progressing through different phases of the heart ...
