Research First-ever Study Shows E-cigarettes Cause Damage to Gum Tissue By Karen Black Nov. 15, 2016 A University of Rochester Medical Center study suggests that electronic cigarettes are as equally damaging to gums and teeth as conventional cigarettes.
Education Clifford Pierre: Leading by Example By URMC Communications Nov. 9, 2016 Meet Clifford Pierre, a third-year neurosurgery resident and mentor to younger students through UR's Minority Male Leadership Association.
Education David Paul: Facing Challenges Head On By URMC Communications Oct. 29, 2016 Meet David Paul, an intern here at URMC in the Department of Neurosurgery with a passion for research.
Patient Care Medina-Walpole Chosen to Lead Division of Geriatrics and Aging By Lori Barrette Oct. 25, 2016 Esteemed geriatrics clinician, mentor and educator Annette (Annie) Medina-Walpole, M.D., has been named chief of the Division of Geriatrics and Aging at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A ...
Education Grant Supports Local In-Home Visit Program for Older Adults with Behavioral Health Needs By Patrick Broadwater Oct. 13, 2016 A grant from the National Center for Interprofessional Practice and Education provides funding for an innovative geriatric home visit program pairing local nurse practitioner students and medical ...
Research Director of National Institutes of Health Visits URMC By Emily Boynton Oct. 10, 2016 Francis Collins, M.D., Ph.D., director of the National Institutes of Health met with students and junior researchers, toured labs and discussed exceptional opportunities in biomedical research.
Patient Care Time Out: Why You Need a Break from Exercise By Lori Barrette Oct. 10, 2016 We’re often told to fit more exercise into our busy lives, but what about making time to rest between workouts? Certified Athletic Trainer Cameron Apt explains why rest doesn’t just feel good, it ...
Heads Up: Don’t Stay in the Game after Concussion By URMC Communications Oct. 4, 2016 Fortunately, serious sports injuries are rare, but concussions remain a concern among players, coaches, trainers, and families. UR Medicine expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian sharesimportantinformation on ...
Patient Care Yoga Can Benefit Both Body and Mind By Lydia Fernandez Sep. 27, 2016 Yoga is an ancient practice that originated in India, but modern research is finding it has many benefits for our health, even for people with cancer. UR Medicine’s Dr. Karen Mustian shares a few ...
Research URMC begins 7-year, $18M study of prenatal inflammation and child health By URMC Communications Sep. 20, 2016 Over the past several decades, researchers have shown that an array of conditions in pregnant women, such as anxiety, stress, and obesity, are associated with a large and common cluster of behavioral ...
