Patient Care Following Family History By Lydia Fernandez Jul. 12, 2017 Wilmot's new Hereditary Cancer Screening and Risk Reduction Clinic supports patients with inherited cancer syndromes and strong family histories of cancer.
Education LaRon Nelson Selected as AAN Fellow By Patrick Broadwater Jul. 10, 2017 LaRon Nelson, assistant professor at the University of Rochester School of Nursing, has been selected for induction as a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing (AAN). He is among a group of 173 ...
Research Hidden Herpes Virus May Play Key Role in MS, Other Brain Disorders By Mark Michaud Jul. 10, 2017 The ubiquitous human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) may play a critical role in impeding the brain’s ability to repair itself in diseases like multiple sclerosis. The findings, which appear in the journal ...
Eastman Institute Celebrates Class of 2017 By URMC Communications Jul. 7, 2017 Eastman Institute for Oral Health held its annual convocation ceremony, awarding certificates to 64 people who traveled from around the world to gain post-doctoral specialty training in various ...
Patient Care Strategies for eating safely at summer picnics By Lydia Fernandez Jul. 1, 2017 Summer picnics and barbecues are a great time for family and friends but if your immune system is weakened by cancer treatment, these events can also be fraught with food-safety challenges. That ...
Education Commencement 2017 By URMC Communications Jun. 30, 2017 Photos from the 2017 School of Medicine and Dentistry Commencement.
Patient Care UR Medicine Recognized for Stroke Care By Mark Michaud Jun. 26, 2017 The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has once again honored the UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital as having met its highest standards of care for stroke.
Eastman Institute Wins Jarvie-Burkhart Award By URMC Communications Jun. 22, 2017 UR Medicine’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health has won the 2017 Jarvie-Burkhart Award, the highest honor bestowed by the New York State Dental Association (NYSDA).
Patient Care Finding Hope and Time By Lydia Fernandez Jun. 21, 2017 A complex, innovative surgical procedure offers a new option for those facing metastatic colorectal cancer.