Parents fight diabetes diagnoses with diligence and technology By URMC Communications Feb. 9, 2016 Gracelyn Thompson is thriving despite a Type 1 Diabetes diagnosis, and part of the reason is a technology that has its roots in Rochester.
Patient Care Team Approach Helps Patients Control Blood Pressure By Emily Boynton Feb. 8, 2016 A team-based approach to the treatment of hypertension led to a 30 percent improvement in blood pressure control in low-income, minority patients receiving care at a clinic in the city of Rochester.
Patient Care UR Medicine Professionals, Volunteer Recognized for Health Care Contributions By Barbara Ficarra Feb. 8, 2016 Seven professionals who work or volunteer at UR Medicine have been recognized with a 2016 Rochester Business Journal Healthcare Achievement Award for their efforts to advance health care quality and ...
Patient Care Orange Pistachio Couscous By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 8, 2016 The Moroccan spices and citrus dressing bring this whole grain dish to life, while the toasted nuts and dried fruit add texture.
Research URMC Partners with Private Company to Create Tissue Bank for Cancer Research By Leslie Orr Feb. 3, 2016 The University of Rochester Medical Center announced it’s collaborating with Indivumed, a Germany-based company, to establish a bank of human tissues and tumor samples that are expertly preserved and ...
Patient Care What Frogs Can Teach Us About Tumors By Leslie Orr Feb. 2, 2016 Researchers at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry have developed a new model of cancer in frogs to study how tumors grow, spread, and manipulate immune cells. These ...
Patient Care 6 Tips for Traveling Outside the U.S. By Lori Barrette Feb. 2, 2016 Passports, itineraries, emergency plans—there’s a lot to consider before you embark on a trip abroad. And with Zika virus and other travel-related health concerns in the news, you’re wise to include ...
Patient Care Featured Ingredient: Pulses By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 1, 2016 “Pulses” is a term describing the edible seeds of several leguminous plants, such as dry beans, dry peas, lentils and chickpeas. Pulses are one of the cornerstones of plant-based diets, along with ...
Patient Care Moroccan Chickpea and Vegetable Soup By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 1, 2016 This hearty and nutritious soup is perfect for a cold, wintery day.
Research Scientists Discover Stem Cells Capable of Repairing Skull, Face Bones By Leslie Orr Feb. 1, 2016 A team of Rochester scientists has, for the first time, identified and isolated a stem cell population capable of skull formation and craniofacial bone repair in mice—achieving an important step ...
