Research Drug Improves Vision in Individuals with Neurological Disorder By URMC Communications Apr. 22, 2014 The drug acetazolamide, combined with a low-sodium weight reduction diet, improves vision in individuals with idiopathic intracranial hypertension, a condition brought about by abnormal pressure on ...
Research Global Burden of Neurological Diseases Requires New Approaches By URMC Communications Apr. 22, 2014 A perspective piece appearing today in the journal JAMA focuses on the challenges and opportunities arising from the increasing global incidence of neurological disorders. The authors advocate for ...
Patient Care 3rd Annual Walk/Run to Benefit Colon Cancer Education, Research By Lori Barrette Apr. 22, 2014 UR Medicine’s Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology will sponsor the 3rd annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5K Walk/Run beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 10, in Geneseo.
Patient Care Heart/Stroke Association Honors UR Medicine for Highest Quality Care By Leslie White Apr. 22, 2014 The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has once again recognized UR Medicine and its Strong Memorial Hospital for achieving its highest standards of care for stroke, ...
Patient Care No Pulling Their Legs: PTs Know If You’re Doing Your Homework By URMC Communications Apr. 21, 2014 If you’ve had physical therapy, you know what’s expected: You come to appointments and exercise to improve what ails you. And you leave with homework: at-home activities aimed at helping you ...
Education Paley Sculpture Being Installed at University of Rochester By URMC Communications Apr. 21, 2014 The University of Rochester’s Department of Psychiatry and renowned Rochester metal sculptor Albert Paley are joining forces to support patients with mental health disorders and their families. On ...
Research Founder and Longtime Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology Dies By Emily Boynton Apr. 21, 2014 Alastair J. Gillies, M.D., who established the Department of Anesthesiology at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and served as chair for nearly 15 years, died recently ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Helping Aging Adults in Rural Communities By URMC Communications Apr. 20, 2014 More than half a million older adults live in rural areas across New York State, and this number is expected to increase dramatically over the next two decades. At the same time, the number of senior ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Primary Care, Golisano Children’s Hospital Recertified as Top Level Patient-Centered Medical Homes By URMC Communications Apr. 17, 2014 UR Medicine’s Center for Primary Care and Golisano Children’s Hospital have been nationally re-certified at the highest level for using evidenced-based, patient-centric processes that focus on highly ...
Research Off-Season Doesn’t Allow Brain to Recover from Football Hits, Study Says By Leslie Orr Apr. 15, 2014 Six months off may not be long enough for the brains of football players to completely heal after a single season, putting them at even greater risk of head injury the next season.
