Research URMC Rheumatologist Presents Data Showing Drug’s Potential to Ease Arthritis Symptoms By URMC Communications Nov. 14, 2012 At the American College of Rheumatology’s annual meeting this week, URMC rheumatologist Christopher Ritchlin, M.D., M.P.H., presented new findings further demonstrating the potential of STELARA to ...
Education Great American Smokeout Offers Smokers Increased Odds of Quitting By URMC Communications Nov. 14, 2012 The 37th annual Great American Smokeout, sponsored by the American Cancer Society, takes place Thursday, November 15 and experts at the Wilmot Cancer Center and the Greater Rochester Area Tobacco ...
Research New Nuclear Imaging System at URMC Hastens Diagnosis of Heart Disease By Leslie White Nov. 13, 2012 Doctors can detect evidence of heart disease faster than ever before using new 3-D nuclear imaging technology at the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Heart and Vascular Center.
Education “Onnie’s Classic” Basketball Event Supports Golisano Children’s Hospital By Rebecca Youmell Nov. 13, 2012 Basketball fans will gather in Nazareth College’s Kidera Gymnasium on Saturday, Nov. 17 for the 1 p.m. kick-off of the two-day, 2nd annual Onnie’s Classic Women’s Basketball Event. Four women’s ...
Research Being Neurotic, Conscientious, a Good Combo for Health By Leslie Orr Nov. 12, 2012 Under certain circumstances neuroticism and conscientiousness can be good for your health, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.
Research New Study Pinpoints Genetic Source of Rare Form of Muscular Dystrophy By Mark Michaud Nov. 12, 2012 A new study appearing today in the journal Nature Genetics by an international team of researchers has solved the complex genetic mystery behind a form of muscular dystrophy. The scientists have ...
Community Revamped Hospital Cafeteria, ‘Café 601,’ Puts Focus on Healthy Eating By URMC Communications Nov. 11, 2012 This week, after a multi-month, $6 million renovation, Strong Memorial Hospital proudly debuts its new cafeteria, Café 601.
Education United Way to Honor Brenda D. Lee with Leadership Award By URMC Communications Nov. 6, 2012 Brenda D. Lee will receive the United Way’s Howard Wilson Coles Community Leadership Award at an event at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, at the Hyatt Rochester Hotel, 125 Main St. Lee is assistant dean ...
Research Small Change in Defibrillator Therapy Leads to Huge Benefits for Heart Patients By Emily Boynton Nov. 6, 2012 A new study shows that defibrillators – devices designed to detect and correct dangerous heart rhythms – can help people with heart disease live longer, and with a much better quality of life, than ...
Education URMC Geneticist and Teacher Wins National Humanism Award By URMC Communications Nov. 4, 2012 Chin-To Fong, M.D., received the 2012 AAMC Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award Nov. 3 at the organization’s annual meeting in San Francisco.
