Research Study Shows Childbirth Complications Vary Widely at U.S. Hospitals By Leslie White Aug. 4, 2014 Expectant mothers anticipate a smooth delivery, yet 13 percent of all women in the U.S. experience obstetrical complications. A University of Rochester-led study, published in the August issue of ...
Patient Care Innovative New Spinal Device for Children with Severe Scoliosis By URMC Communications Aug. 4, 2014 A new magnetic growing rod device for scoliosis patients allows for doctors to make painless adjustments via external remote in an outpatient setting. The rod eliminates the need for surgery every ...
Patient Care Anxiety: Worried About It? By Lori Barrette Aug. 1, 2014 Worried about how much you worry? Everyone feels anxious from time to time. UR Medicine behavioral health expert Dr. Michael Privitera offers insight on anxiety and when it rises to the level of a ...
Patient Care Strong West Ribbon-Cutting Celebrates First Year of Services By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 1, 2014 A new Ambulatory Surgical Center, to be located in space that formerly housed Lakeside’s birthing center, is expected to open later this month. It will include 15 beds, three operating rooms and two ...
Research Pathology Expert Shares Personalized Medicine Tool By URMC Communications Jul. 31, 2014 UR Pathology Professor David G. Hicks, M.D., a national leader in using molecular technology to diagnose breast cancer, helped to design a new tool to assist other U.S. pathologists in how to ...
Research New Surgery Chair Brings International Expertise in Pancreatic Cancer By Teri D'Agostino Jul. 31, 2014 The University of Rochester Medical Center has recruited Washington University surgeon David C. Linehan, M.D., to serve as its next Chair of Surgery. The University Trustees are expected to approve ...
"Get Down On It" at the 27th annual Gala By URMC Communications Jul. 30, 2014 The Rochester Riverside Convention Center will be transformed into a tropical getaway for the 27th annual Golisano Children’s Hospital Gala on Oct. 18. Hundreds of advocates for sick and injured ...
Education So what's YOUR story? By URMC Communications Jul. 30, 2014 Rochester Medicine is asking alumni to contribute stories about their mentors. Take a few moments to share!
Education The Makings of a Good Mentor By URMC Communications Jul. 30, 2014 While diverse and difficult to define, successful mentoring relationships are easy to recognize at the School of Medicine and Dentistry. They are symbiotic in nature, having a powerful impact on both ...
Education LIVE with Regis and Wakenda By URMC Communications Jul. 30, 2014 In orthopaedic oncology research, Regis J. O’Keefe, M.D., Ph.D., is a celebrity and Wakenda Tyler, M.D., M.P.H., is a rising star. The pair is a shining example of how topnotch mentoring can attract ...