Research Does Inducing Labor Lead to Autism? By URMC Communications Aug. 13, 2013 Autism expert Susan Hyman, M.D., comments on a new study published in this week’s JAMA Pediatrics that found that children born to mothers who had labor induced or augmented were more likely to ...
Research Study: No Link Between Mercury Exposure and Autism-like Behaviors By Mark Michaud Jul. 23, 2013 The potential impact of exposure to low levels of mercury on the developing brain – specifically by women consuming fish during pregnancy – has long been the source of concern and some have argued ...
Research Obesity Lowers Success of IVF By URMC Communications Jul. 18, 2013 A new study shows that obesity hurts a woman’s chances of conceiving through in vitro fertilization. Loralei Thornburg, M.D., assistant professor in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, talks ...
Patient Care Girl Shows a lot of Heart, Despite Being Born with Half By URMC Communications May. 14, 2013 Anna Biss was born with a serious heart condition that, over the first few years of her life, had to be corrected by three complex surgeries. Throughout her time at Golisano Children's Hospital at ...
Patient Care Strong Fertility Center Marks IVF Program’s 30-Year Anniversary by Honoring its Founder By Lori Barrette Apr. 30, 2013 URMC’s Strong Fertility Center is celebrating 30 years of helping families grow through IVF by honoring Henry Thiede, M.D., retired chair of Obstetrics and Gynecology and professor emeritus. Thiede’s ...
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 Myths and Truths of Obesity and Pregnancy By Emily Boynton Dec. 21, 2011 Ironically, despite excessive caloric intake, many obese women are deficient in vitamins vital to a healthy pregnancy. This and other startling statistics abound when obesity and pregnancy collide. ...
Research Program Launched to Examine Disease Origins in Womb, Infancy, Childhood By URMC Communications Nov. 1, 2011 The beginning of life is an incredibly delicate period. Not only do those first few days of life play an important role in the development of a human being, but gestation, infancy and childhood play ...
Research Study Evaluates Tools to Encourage a Healthy Pregnancy By Mark Michaud Aug. 5, 2011 The University of Rochester Medical Center and Cornell University have teamed up to launch a major study that will assess electronic and web-based strategies designed to promote healthy behavior in ...
Research In Pregnancy, Diabetes-Obesity Combo a Major Red Flag By Emily Boynton Jul. 25, 2011 Type 2 diabetes and obesity in pregnancy is a daunting duo, according to new research published this month in The Journal of Maternal-Fetal and Neonatal Medicine. The study shows that both conditions ...
