Patient Care Healthcare Leaders Urge Precautions as Respiratory Illnesses Increase By URMC Communications Dec. 13, 2023 A rise in cases of flu, RSV, and COVID in Monroe County prompted healthcare leaders this week to encourage the community to take precautions as the spread of respiratory viruses rapidly increases, ...
People Microbiologist Barbara Iglewski, Champion of Female Scientists, Passes Away By Emily Boynton Dec. 12, 2023 The first female department chair at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and inductee in the National Women's Hall of Fame passed away on Sunday, December 10 at the age of 85.
Research Could a High-Fiber Diet Improve Cancer Immunotherapy Performance? By Susanne Pallo Dec. 12, 2023 Wilmot investigator Brendan Guercio, MD, is at the forefront of investigating whether a high-fiber diet can boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies for patients with bladder or kidney ...
Research Wilmot Investigators Showcase Research at National Hematology Meeting By Leslie Orr Dec. 11, 2023 From basic science to communications tools for cancer patients, Wilmot researchers are making an impact.
Patient Care Is Pneumonia Contagious? By Elizabeth Beach Dec. 8, 2023 Pneumonia symptoms and signs you should seek care.
Patient Care Everything You Need to Know About the New Pediatric RSV Immunizations By Scott Hesel, Kiara Warren Dec. 5, 2023 Immunizations are now available for newborn infants and expectant mothers, which will provide unprecedented protection for children aged 0-8 months.
Education From Homeless to Med School By Mark Liu Dec. 4, 2023 Classes teach medicine, but Street Outreach at the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry helps teach how to connect with patients in ways that most students would never expect.
Lisa Lincoln, M.D., Awarded “Unsung Hero” by New York American College of Emergency Physicians By Wendy Boyce Dec. 4, 2023 Lisa Lincoln, M.D., Attending Physician in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Highland Hospital and Associate Professor, Department of Clinical Emergency Medicine, University of Rochester School ...
Research EIOH Associate Professor Honored with Prestigious Research Award By Karen Black Dec. 4, 2023 Likely the youngest to receive this major recognition, Dr. Konstantinos Chochlidakis (Prostho ’13, MS ’13) was honored with the American College of Prosthodontists 2023 Distinguished Researcher ...
Patient Care Skip the Pickup! Use MyChart to Have Medications Delivered to Your Home By URMC Communications Dec. 1, 2023 A new feature in UR Medicine MyChart lets patients select free home delivery for their prescriptions, saving time you would normally spend traveling to and from your local pharmacy. The home delivery ...