Research Study that Shows How Brain Cleans Itself While We Sleep Honored by AAAS By Mark Michaud Feb. 11, 2015 Research that has transformed scientists’ understanding of the brain and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s has been awarded the 2014 Newcomb Cleveland Prize of the American Association for ...
Research E-Cigarette Vapors, Flavorings, Trigger Lung Cell Stress By Leslie Orr Feb. 11, 2015 Do electronic cigarettes help people quit smoking? As the debate continues on that point, a new University of Rochester study suggests that e-cigarettes are likely a toxic replacement for tobacco ...
Education Susan B. Anthony Center Honors Linda Chaudron, M.D. By URMC Communications Feb. 8, 2015 Linda H. Chaudron, M.D., senior associate dean for Diversity at the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD), has received this year’s Susan B. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award for her work as a ...
Patient Care URMC Board Recognizes Outstanding Staff Achievements By URMC Communications Jan. 28, 2015 Nine individuals and four teams were honored by the University of Rochester Medical Center Board on Jan. 20 for their steadfast personal and professional dedication to delivering a patient care ...
Research Study: Porches an Overlooked Lead Hazard By Mark Michaud Jan. 27, 2015 A new study in the journal Environmental Research indicates that porches in older homes can be a significant source of lead dust and that housing regulations – which have been instrumental in lower ...
Research Can Omega-3 Fatty Acids Combat COPD? By Emily Boynton Jan. 27, 2015 The National Institutes of Health awarded $1.6 million to Rochester researchers to study a group of compounds derived from omega-3 fatty acids and their ability to combat inflammation caused by ...
Education Environmental Health Expert to Speak in Rochester on Jan. 20 By URMC Communications Jan. 14, 2015 Philip J. Landrigan, M.D., will discuss how chemicals found in our homes, schools, and communities could be playing a role in the rise in childhood diseases.
Research Blood Test for Brain Injury May Not Be Feasible By Mark Michaud Jan. 13, 2015 Complications involving the brain’s unique waste removal system – the existence of which has only recently been brought to light – may thwart efforts to identify biomarkers that detect traumatic ...
Patient Care University of Rochester Establishing Center for Bioethics By URMC Communications Jan. 12, 2015 University of Rochester alumnus Paul M. Schyve, M.D., has committed $5 million to the University to support the study and practice of bioethics in health care and research.
Education UR Smoking Cessation Expert: Resolve to Quit Without E-Cigarettes By Lydia Fernandez Dec. 26, 2014 Quitting smoking is one of the most common resolutions Americans make each New Year. Those looking to quit should think twice about using electronic cigarettes as a tool for breaking their habit, ...
