Patient Care Scientist Investigates Muscle Loss among Children with Cancer By Leslie Orr Aug. 2, 2017 A University of Rochester Medical Center researcher received $1.7 million to study and potentially treat the muscle loss that often plagues childhood cancer survivors as they age.
Patient Care URMC to Lead State-Funded Breastfeeding Initiative By Jessica O'Leary Aug. 1, 2017 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is embarking on a five-year initiative to encourage more mothers in high need areas of Monroe County to breastfeed exclusively for the recommended ...
Research Scientist Investigates Muscle Loss among Children with Cancer By URMC Communications Jul. 31, 2017 A University of Rochester Medical Center researcher received $1.7 million to study and potentially treat the muscle loss that often plagues childhood cancer survivors as they age.
Patient Care State Medicaid Tabs Kaczorowski For Child Health Initiative By URMC Communications Jul. 27, 2017 Jeff Kaczorowski, M.D., Professor of Pediatrics at UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital, will serve as Vice-Chair of a new state initiative that focuses on improving health and educational ...
Research Eye Test Could Help Diagnose Autism By Mark Michaud Jul. 24, 2017 A new study out in European Journal of Neuroscience could herald a new tool that helps physicians identify a sub-group of people with Autism spectrum disorders. The test, which consists of measuring ...
Patient Care Playing it Safe: Precautions for Injury-Free Fun By Lori Barrette Jul. 6, 2017 Summertime brings plenty of outdoor activities for kids and parents. Unfortunately, on the flip side of the coin is the real possibility for injuries. UR Medicine Urgent Care’s Dr. Michael Kamali ...
Patient Care Golisano Children's Hospital Recognized by US News and World Report By URMC Communications Jun. 27, 2017 UR Medicine’s Golisano Children’s Hospital has been recognized as one of the nation’s best children’s hospitals in three specialty areas — neonatology, nephrology, and neurology and neurosurgery — in ...
Patient Care Neurologist David Wang Stepping Down After Four Decades By Mark Michaud Jun. 20, 2017 Neurologist David Wang, M.D. will retire after more than 40 years on the University of Rochester faculty. Wang, who will retire effective June 30th, 2017, is responsible for helping establish the ...
Research Infants Born Preterm May Lack Key Lung Cells Later In Life By URMC Communications Jun. 8, 2017 Mice born into an oxygen-rich environment respond worse to the flu once fully grown due to an absence of certain lung cells, a discovery that provides a potential explanation for preterm infants’ ...
Community Stroll for Strong Kids Supports Children’s Hospital for 21st Straight Year By URMC Communications Jun. 3, 2017 Golisano Children’s Hospital will hold its 21st annual Stroll for Strong Kids and 5K Run on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Genesee Valley Park.
