Research URMC Clinical Trial Tests New Regimen for Hypertension By Emily Boynton Apr. 26, 2012 Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center are testing whether different doses of an established blood pressure medication can provide the same benefits as a standard dose in people ...
Education School of Nursing to Give Children’s School Students Inside Look at Health Care Careers May 3 By Christine Roth Apr. 24, 2012 On Thursday, May 3, sixth-grade students from the Rochester City School District Children’s School (#15) will get a behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn about health care careers in physical ...
Patient Care New Women’s Health Center at Lattimore Improves Access to Care By Lori Barrette Apr. 24, 2012 The University of Rochester Medical Center will celebrate the opening of its Women’s Health Center at Lattimore on Monday, April 30, with a ribbon-cutting and tours for invited guests.
Research Bile – not Acid – is Bad Guy in Triggering Precancerous Condition Associated with Reflux Disease By Emily Boynton Apr. 23, 2012 For many people with gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD, acid reflux drugs are the answer to their woes, curbing the chronic heartburn and regurgitation of food or sour liquid characteristic of ...
Research Margaret Kearney Named Editor of Research in Nursing & Health By Christine Roth Apr. 23, 2012 Margaret H. Kearney, Ph.D., R.N., F.A.A.N., vice provost and University dean of graduate studies, and professor of nursing at the School of Nursing, was recently named editor-in-chief of the academic ...
Research University Life Trustee, Neurosciences Benefactor Ernest J. Del Monte Dies By Leslie White Apr. 22, 2012 Ernest J. Del Monte, 87, real estate and hotel developer, philanthropist and University of Rochester Life Trustee, died Saturday, April 21, 2012. His generosity to the University of Rochester leaves ...
Research Excell Partners Receives $2.5M to Support Regional Economic Development By Mark Michaud Apr. 18, 2012 The State of New York announced this week that it has awarded $2.5 million to Excell Partners. These funds will be used to provide critical financial support to early-stage technology companies.
Education U.S. Surgeon General Will Speak at School of Medicine Commencement By URMC Communications Apr. 17, 2012 Regina M. Benjamin, M.D., M.B.A., the 18th Surgeon General of the United States, will deliver the keynote address at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry commencement May 18.
Research URMC Leads International Consortium to Fight Deadly Bone Infections By Leslie Orr Apr. 16, 2012 Serious, drug-resistant staph infections are a growing problem in health care in the United States and across the globe. In a coordinated effort to stop these superbugs, investigators from the ...
Research Study Recommends Ways to Evaluate End of Life Care in Nursing Homes By Mark Michaud Apr. 16, 2012 While nursing homes are the place where an estimated 30 percent of Americans die, there currently exists no way to compare which institutions do a better job at managing end of life care. A new study ...
