Patient Care Finding the Perfect Match for Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplants By Kathleen Rock Jul. 31, 2025 In pediatric bone marrow transplants, the search for the right donor is critical. Advances in matching are giving more children access to life-saving treatment.
Research Forever Chemicals, Lasting Effects: Prenatal PFAS Exposure Shapes Baby Immunity By Mark Michaud Jul. 23, 2025 Study is first to identify specific infant immune cell changes resulting from prenatal PFAS exposure, patterns associated with weaker vaccine responses, increased allergy risk, and potential ...
Patient Care Finding Mental Health Care for Your Child By URMC Communications May. 22, 2025 If your child is having a severe panic attack or other mental health crisis, every minute counts. Virtual Mental-Health Urgent Care for kids can provide immediate care.
Patient Care Dog Bites and Kids: What to Do (and Say) If It Happens By Kathleen Rock May. 16, 2025 Dog bites are a leading cause of pediatric emergency department visits. Every year, more than two million children are bitten by dogs. It’s important for parents to know what to do if the unexpected ...
Research Head Injuries in Sports: What Every Athlete (and Parent) Should Know By Mark Michaud May. 14, 2025 Sports head injuries can be serious. URMC expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian explains signs of concussions and hidden hits, safer play measures, treatments, and research.
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 What Is a Febrile Seizure? By Sydney Burrows Jan. 17, 2025 A child experiencing a febrile seizure can be distressing. However, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment can help caregivers respond effectively.
Patient Care Noah’s Story: How a National Clinical Trial Gave One Mom an Extra Dose of Hope By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jan. 15, 2025 After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano ...
Research New NIH ROC StARR Program Bolsters Residency Research By Leslie White Jan. 6, 2025 New National Institutes of Health R38 grant funding expands research opportunities for residents in Medicine, Pediatrics, Medicine-Pediatrics and Dermatology. The $2.1 million award from the National ...
Patient Care What is Walking Pneumonia? By URMC Communications Nov. 11, 2024 A lingering cough can be worrisome for parents, especially with so many respiratory illnesses floating around these days. So how do you know if you have walking pneumonia, and what should parents do ...