Research Does E-Cigarette Use Increase the Risk of Cancer? By Jonathan Raab Mar. 3, 2025 A new study from researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center published in Scientific Reports suggests an elevation of carcinogenic cellular signaling pathways in exclusive e-cigarette ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Institute Welcomes Leading Rochester Breast Cancer Surgeon Lori Medeiros, MD By Kellie Fraver Feb. 28, 2025 Wilmot Cancer Institute recently welcomed well-known breast cancer surgeon Lori Medeiros, MD, to the Pluta Comprehensive Breast Care Program. In addition to her role as a breast surgeon in the ...
Patient Care When Should I Use My Child’s EpiPen? By Elizabeth Beach Feb. 26, 2025 How can you tell if an allergic reaction is serious enough to require epinephrine from an EpiPen?
Patient Care Tips for Managing Prostate Cancer Treatment By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 17, 2025 Prostate cancer is often curable, but receiving a diagnosis still brings many difficult choices. Depending on a patient's stage and other health factors, treatment paths can look very different.
Patient Care Cancer Patients and Survivors: If Heart Health is a Concern, Help is Available By Leslie Orr Feb. 17, 2025 A cardio-oncology clinic is in full swing at UR Medicine.
Patient Care Is Eating Late at Night Bad for You? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 17, 2025 Learn who should be cautious, the actual effects of late-night eating, and advice on making the best food choices before bed.
Patient Care Chocolates or Cherries? The Guide to Lowering Blood Sugar By URMC Communications Feb. 14, 2025 Taking the right actions, and knowing what foods to eat and which to avoid, can help you prevent blood sugar problems from developing.
Patient Care Upstate New York State’s Largest Pediatric Urology Practice Continues to Grow By URMC Communications Feb. 14, 2025 URMC was one of the first departments in the country to establish a pediatric urology practice. Today, it is the largest, most experienced practice in the region and continues to grow.
Community Building a Village of Support: How to Find Alternative Forms of IDD Care for Your Child By URMC Communications Feb. 13, 2025 For parents of children with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD), navigating the world is rarely simple. This is especially true for parents in the initial stages of diagnosis. While ...
Patient Care A Multidisciplinary Approach to Kidney Cancer Care By URMC Communications Feb. 10, 2025 The URMC team customizes kidney cancer treatment, integrating surgery, radiation, and immunotherapy to improve patient outcomes.