OTC Pain Relief: What’s Best for What Ails You? By URMC Communications Nov. 19, 2014 Aches. Pains. Fever. When they strike, we may head to our medicine cabinets for relief. UR Medicine Primary Care physician Alex Fahoury, M.D., explains the differences between popular ...
Research Study Suggests Vaccinating Against Bird Flu Before a Possible Pandemic By URMC Communications Nov. 19, 2014 A new study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases suggests that priming the body ahead of a possible pandemic is a smart move.
Research Concussions Derail Batting Performance for MLB Players By Leslie Orr Nov. 18, 2014 The message, “when in doubt, sit it out” flashed on video boards throughout the World Series, with good timing: A new analysis of Major League Baseball statistics shows that concussed players may not ...
Research New Tools in Fight Against Virus that Attacks the Brain By Mark Michaud Nov. 17, 2014 Researchers have developed new insight into a rare but deadly brain infection, called progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. This disease – which is caused by the JC virus – is most frequently ...
Research New Understanding of Lethal Brain Infection By URMC Communications Nov. 17, 2014 A new animal model, which allows scientists to study human cells in the living brain, has shed new light on progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy, a deadly brain infection found in people with ...
Patient Care No Sugar-Coating It: Sugar Isn’t Helping Your Health By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Here’s a grim truth for sweets-lovers: Nobody needs added sugar. On top of that, the substance may even be harming your health. Registered dietitian Lisa Fischer arms you with the facts so you'll be ...
Patient Care Power Struggle: Pain Meds May Weaken Your Flu Shot By Lori Barrette Nov. 17, 2014 Just got your flu shot? Good for you! Experts say that’s one of the best ways to ward off winter illness. And though that shot can’t give you the flu, it may leave you with some temporary ...
Research URMC Receives $2.5M for New Translational Ph.D. Track By URMC Communications Nov. 17, 2014 URMC has received $2.5 million from the Burroughs Wellcome Fund to support a new Ph.D. track that will train scholars in both bench research and population health.
Research UR Cited as Top Medical Research University By URMC Communications Nov. 14, 2014 The University of Rochester has been ranked number eight in nation on a list of the top 10 life sciences research universities by the journal Nature Biotechnology.
Research Day-long Wilmot Symposium Covers Cancer Biology, Latest Treatments (and whales!) By URMC Communications Nov. 14, 2014 Exciting new studies of targeted cancer treatments, the amazing longevity of bowhead whales, and the changing roles of pathologists were among the topics covered at the 19th Annual Scientific ...
