Research Rochester Physician Named Editor of Leading Neurology Journal By URMC Communications Nov. 5, 2009 A neurologist and epilepsy expert at the University of Rochester Medical Center has been named editor in chief of one of the world’s leading journals devoted to issues involving the brain and central ...
Research Approved Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise in Early Tests Against Bone Cancer By URMC Communications Nov. 5, 2009 A drug already approved for the treatment of lymphoma may also slow the growth of the most deadly bone cancer in children and teens, according to an early-stage study published online today in the ...
Research Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power of Flu Shots By Leslie Orr Nov. 2, 2009 With flu vaccination season in full swing, research from the University of Rochester Medical Center cautions that use of many common pain killers – Advil, Tylenol, aspirin – at the time of injection ...
Patient Care URMC’s Surgical Teams Earn Gold Star By Teri D'Agostino Nov. 1, 2009 The nation’s leading surgical quality improvement program recently honored the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) for demonstrating exemplary outcomes in reducing surgical site infections ...
Research Specialists in Hearing, HIV Come Together to Study AIDS Patients By URMC Communications Nov. 1, 2009 Specialists in HIV and in hearing at the University of Rochester Medical Center are teaming up to measure the hearing of people with AIDS.
Education School of Nursing Researcher Will Help Develop New Insurance Database By URMC Communications Oct. 28, 2009 University of Rochester School of Nursing faculty member Irena Pesis-Katz, Ph.D., yesterday was named to the newly created research network that is part of New York State Attorney General Andrew ...
Research University of Rochester Scientist Elected to Posts In 2 Radiation Groups By Leslie White Oct. 26, 2009 University of Rochester radiation expert Jacqueline Williams, Ph.D., was recently elected to leadership positions in the two leading radiation research organizations in North America. She was elected ...
Education University of Rochester and The Highlands at Pittsford present 'UR Always Learning' By URMC Communications Oct. 26, 2009 The informative lecture series, "UR Always Learning at The Highlands," returns for fall 2009 with a program intended to be stimulating and thought-provoking.
Patient Care Gilda’s Club to Honor Wilmot Cancer Center Doctors at Gala By Leslie White Oct. 26, 2009 Jane Liesveld, M.D., and Deepak Sahasrabudhe, M.D., oncologists at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, will receive Gilda’s Club’s highest award for outstanding care to people with cancer. They will ...
Patient Care Rochester Cardiologist Leads Statewide Cardiology Group By URMC Communications Oct. 25, 2009 Cardiologist John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., professor of Medicine and director of Outpatient Cardiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been elected president of the New York State ...