Research Science Backs Mind-Body Tools Like Meditation and Music for Cancer-Related Anxiety By Leslie Orr Aug. 30, 2023 Science now supports several mind-body interventions - meditation, yoga, acupuncture, music therapy, for example- and a Wilmot faculty member was on the national panel.
Research Grant Boosts Drive to Transform Treatment Landscape for Rare Neurological Disorders By Mark Michaud Aug. 28, 2023 New funding will extend URMC's key role in national research network just a new gene therapies or neuromuscular and other disorders are emerging.
Research A Fountain of Youth? These Researchers See It – Absent of Cancer By Leslie Orr Aug. 24, 2023 Groundbreaking research shows that a longevity gene can be transferred from one mammal to another to extend life and stave off aging-related diseases like cancer.
Research NSF Awards UR Computer Science and EIOH Grant to Reduce Oral Health Disparities Using AI By Karen Black Aug. 24, 2023 A smartphone app that detects signs of tooth decay developed by University of Rochester scientists is one step closer to reality, thanks to a grant from the National Science Foundation.
Research URMC Clinical Researchers Pave the Way for New Huntington’s Drug By Mark Michaud Aug. 21, 2023 The FDA has approved valbenazine as a treatment for Huntington’s disease chorea. A team of URMC researcher provided scientific, technical, logistical, and operational support for the phase 3 study ...
Patient Care Pediatric Decision Making Recommendations Empower Parents, Emphasize Many Interests Impacting Kids By Emily Boynton Aug. 21, 2023 The new recommendations are guided by the belief that parents know their children best and that children have a plethora of interests (including, but not limited to medical) that influence their ...
Education White Coat Ceremony Celebrates Beginning of Medical School Journey By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 18, 2023 White coats were presented to the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Class of 2027 during the traditional ceremony that marks the beginning of medical school for these future ...
Patient Care Amazing Grace: Home Care Pediatric Patient Proves Everyone Wrong By Elizabeth Beach Aug. 17, 2023 Born with a complex heart condition and Down Syndrome, Gracie was given only a few days to live. Twenty-two months later, she continues to defy the odds.
Research Wired for research By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Aug. 17, 2023 A biomedical engineering student explores how the brain processes speech syntax—and discovers the benefits of conducting research as an undergraduate.
Patient Care Palliative, Hospice Care Can Help Ease Difficult Times By Leslie White Aug. 16, 2023 When facing serious illness, understanding the distinctions between palliative and hospice care can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity and overall well-being.