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  • The University of Rochester Medical Center cardiac transplant team has replaced a 49-year-old man's heart with a total artificial heart, introducing a new, life-sustaining treatment option for the most critically ill patients with end-stage heart failure.
  • At first glance, it is apparent that the new Golisano Children's Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) is designed around the common theme of supporting our patients – and their families. The most exciting features of the new building are the many spaces planned for gathering, playing, resting and finding respite.
  • The brain scans of high school football and hockey players showed subtle injury -- even if they did not suffer a concussion -- after taking routine hits to the head during the normal course of play, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.
  • A minimally invasive 'bellybutton' surgery technique already used to remove smaller organs like the gallbladder and appendix has now been adapted to allow URMC surgeons to excise much larger organs – like the colon, which in many adults measures almost five feet long.
  • Ralph 'Rusty' Lawrence looks out a window at Strong Memorial Hospital and thinks about running through autumn leaves with his young sons without having to catch his breath after a few short minutes. His failing heart has prevented him from rough-housing with the boys.

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Given One in Five Chance of Survival, Amazing Grace Defies the Odds »
May 23, 2012

Grace Esposito was given a one in five chance of surviving but this "amazing" child has beaten all the odds, with help from expert care at Golisano Children's Hospital. She is one of five children chosen as the hospital's 2012 Miracle Kids who represent 74,000 children treated here every year.

Grant to Improve Training for Professionals Caring for Those with Alzheimer’s Disease »
May 22, 2012

The Finger Lakes Geriatric Education Center (FLGEC) at the University of Rochester Medical Center was awarded grant funds to enhance training and education for professionals who assess and care for people with Alzheimer’s Disease.

With Cystic Fibrosis and Heart Defect, Baby Faces Unique Set of Challenges »
May 22, 2012

Sweet little Gavin wasn't born with just one challenge -- he has cystic fibrosis, a hole in his heart and DiGeorge syndrome. But with a strong family and specialized care at Golisano Children's Hospital, Gavin is doing well. He is one of five children chosen as the hospital's 2012 Miracle Kids who represent...

New Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon Brings Hip Expertise to Region »
May 21, 2012

P. Christopher Cook, M.D., F.R.C.S., a new pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center, brings with him to Rochester highly specialized techniques for treating children and adolescents with complicated hip issues, such as dysplasia.

Vitamin D + TB Vaccine: Allies in Fight Against Bladder Cancer? »
May 21, 2012

The tuberculosis vaccine is often used as a treatment for bladder cancer, and adding vitamin D might improve the vaccine’s effectiveness, according to new research from the University of Rochester Medical Center presented today at the American Urological Association annual meeting.

Determined to Save Son, Family Shows a Lot of Heart »
May 21, 2012

Charlie Levin faced an uphill battle when he was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome at 3-months-old, but this little fighter is a survivor. He is one of five children chosen as the hospital's 2012 Miracle Kids who represent 74,000 children treated here every year.