Patient Care Strong Earns 'Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality' Designation By Christine Roth Mar. 30, 2017 Strong Memorial Hospital has been recognized as a 2017 national Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality by the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, the educational arm of the nation’s largest lesbian, ...
Research Partnership Will Help Create “Eyes and Ears” for Photonics Technologies By Mark Michaud Mar. 29, 2017 A new Defense Department project will help researchers develop sensors that can be employed by photonics-based systems. The sensors – which could be used in a wide range of applications, such as ...
Patient Care Testicular Cancer Survivors Report Lasting Side Effects of Treatment By Leslie Orr Mar. 27, 2017 Nearly 80 percent of a large group of young men who survived testicular cancer reported having at least one health problem later due to treatment toxicity, says a new Journal of Clinical Oncology ...
Education March Matchness: SMD Grads Excitedly Learn Where They’re Headed Next By Christine Roth Mar. 16, 2017 University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry 2017 graduates learned where they'll be spending the next three-to-seven years of their medical training during the annual rite of passage ...
Research Clinical Trials Aim to Reduce Stress Burden for Dementia Caregivers By Patrick Broadwater Mar. 5, 2017 A pair of studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center is exploring ways to help those caring for a loved one with dementia to manage their own stress and improve their health so they can ...
Patient Care Get Moving! Even a Little Exercise Makes a Difference By Lori Barrette Mar. 3, 2017 Good news, weekend warriors: New research suggests that even less-frequent exercise has noticeable health benefits. UR Medicine Sports Medicine expert Dr. Gregg Nicandri offers advice to help get you ...
Education Morgan Named Assistant Dean for URMC Medical Education Diversity and Inclusion By URMC Communications Feb. 10, 2017 Adrienne Morgan, Ph.D., will be a resource for residents, fellows and faculty, help to recruit and retain underrepresented groups, and further the Medical Center's strategic goal of building a more ...
Research Evidence Points to Fish Oil to Fight Asthma By Leslie Orr Feb. 8, 2017 University of Rochester Medical Center scientists have discovered new essential information about omega 3 fatty acids contained in fish oil and how they could be used for asthma patients.
Research Maquat Receives Lifetime Achievement Award in Science from International RNA Society By Emily Boynton Feb. 7, 2017 Maquat’s pioneering contributions to our understanding of RNA’s role in sickness and in health and her commitment to mentoring the next generation of researchers and advocating for young women in the ...
Patient Care Gala Event Benefits Patient-Centered Care Initiatives at Strong Memorial Hospital By Matt Ulakovic Feb. 5, 2017 Friends of Strong is celebrating its 26th annual Gala Wine Tasting at the historic Monroe Golf Club, Friday, Feb. 10, from 7 to 10 p.m., in support of patient- and family-centered care initiatives at ...
