People A Quiet Place: Chaplaincy Team Offers Space, Healing and Comfort to Many By Bethany Bushen Dec. 8, 2022 In her 20 years here, Director of Chaplaincy Services at Strong Memorial Hospital Rev. Robin Franklin has sat alongside many people through their worst moments. From comforting patients and families ...
Research Meeting Them Where They Are: Research Examines Digital Interventions for Teen Suicide Prevention By URMC Communications Dec. 7, 2022 Arielle Sheftall, Ph.D., earned $4 million from the NIH to study unconventional, digital approaches to help high-risk youth navigate difficult times.
Patient Care Flu ’22: What You Need to Know By URMC Communications Dec. 5, 2022 This winter we are facing a rough flu season. In this Q&A, infectious disease expert Angela Branche, M.D. addresses all your flu-related concerns.
Research What You Need to Know about Lecanemab, the Potential New Alzheimer’s Drug By Mark Michaud Dec. 5, 2022 Anton Porsteinsson, M.D., discusses results from a clinical trial for an experimental drug for Alzheimer’s, who benefits, and how the drug is an advance in care.
Research Banning Fruity Flavors Did Not Deter Vapers By Susanne Pallo Nov. 30, 2022 A new study shows that most adult vapers did not quit in response to the 2020 FDA flavored e-cig ban – with most people switching to flavors or types of e-cigs not covered by the ban. Study authors ...
Research Personalized Immune Therapy Extended Survival in Patients with Aggressive Brain Cancer By Susanne Pallo Nov. 21, 2022 A phase III clinical trial of the DCVax®-L cancer vaccine, conducted at the Wilmot Cancer Institute and other centers internationally, has shown the first meaningful survival extension for patients ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Urgent Care Opens New Location in Webster By URMC Communications Nov. 10, 2022 UR Medicine Urgent Care now offers 13 locations in communities throughout our region, including Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Steuben, Allegany and Wayne counties – bringing patients convenient and ...
Patient Care A Lump in the Night: A Breast Cancer Cautionary Tale By Susanne Pallo Oct. 20, 2022 After putting off getting a mammogram for six years, Angelica Perez-Delgado, president and CEO of the Ibero-American Action League, found a lump in her breast in the middle of the night. Now, she’s a ...
Research Study of Formula Purchases in United States Calls Labeling Practices into Question By Scott Hesel Oct. 19, 2022 An analysis of formula purchase data from all major physical stores in the US between 2017-2019 has found that US infants are exposed to unnecessarily high levels of non-lactose carbohydrates and ...
Patient Care How to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence By Leslie Orr Oct. 18, 2022 Wilmot's Michelle Shayne, M.D., shares practical information anyone can use.
