For scoliosis patient, new growing rod means fewer surgeries By URMC Communications Jan. 23, 2015 Emerging from the procedure with eight pins affixed to her skull, Lauren Gumtow awoke beside her new walker, which was attached to the metal halo around her forehead. But as the anesthesia wore off, ...
Education Strong West Continues Free Community Health Talks this Spring By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 22, 2015 The series resumes at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23. UR Medicine cardiologist John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., will share information and answer questions about heart health.
Research New Studies Explore Impact of Mercury on the Brain By URMC Communications Jan. 21, 2015 Two new studies suggest that fatty acids, genetics, and even coffee may influence whether or not mercury has a toxic effect on the brain.
Research Fatty Acids in Fish May Shield Brain from Mercury Damage By Mark Michaud Jan. 21, 2015 New findings from research in the Seychelles provide further evidence that the benefits of fish consumption on prenatal development may offset the risks associated with mercury exposure. In fact, the ...
Patient Care 5 Facts on Miralax for Kids By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Last September, the Food and Drug Administration funded a grant to study potentially harmful effects of the active ingredient of Miralax, polyethylene glycol 3350. UR Medicine pediatric ...
Patient Care The Real Scoop on Yogurt By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 The past few years have seen a lot of hoopla about yogurt—especially in upstate New York, which a number of production plants for Greek-style yogurt call home. UR Medicine Registered Dietitian Rachel ...
Patient Care Changing Childbirth: Episiotomy Rates Drop By Lori Barrette Jan. 20, 2015 Once considered routine during childbirth, episiotomies are on the decline, according to a recent study. Episiotomy is a surgical incision made to widen the opening of the birth canal. The downward ...
Dear John (or Sue): You are overdue for a colonoscopy… By URMC Communications Jan. 20, 2015 It’s a challenge for primary care doctors to convince patients to get colonoscopies and mammograms. A new study shows that personal letters from physicians plus automated phone calls work better than ...
Patient Care Local Health Groups Launch Campaign to Increase Organ Donors By Leslie White Jan. 20, 2015 The Ad Council of Rochester and the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, along with local health groups, today launched a new campaign to decrease the number of individuals who die or whose health ...
Research Women Reap Great Benefits from Mental Health Recovery Court By URMC Communications Jan. 20, 2015 A recent study shows that justice-involved women who completed a mental health recovery court program gleaned more health and psychiatric benefits from the program than their male counterparts.
