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Drug Shows Promise for Huntington’s Disease
February 08, 2010

An early stage clinical trial of the experimental drug dimebon (latrepirdine) in people with Huntington’s disease appears to be safe and may improve cognition. That is the conclusion of a study published today in the Archives of Neurology.

Gift from William and Sheila Konar Supports Clinical Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
February 08, 2010

Clinical research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that cause dementia has taken a giant leap forward at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with a major gift from a local couple that has long supported the University.

New URMC Program to Focus on Health Behaviors
February 08, 2010

The University of Rochester Medical Center today announced the inauguration of the Healthy Living Center. This new initiative – which is part of the Center for Community Health – will offer clinical lifestyle change programs and conduct research on the design, evaluation, and implementation of programs to decrease tobacco exposure, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and increase adherence to medications to prevent and improve management of chronic diseases.

Breast Cancer Survivor Hosts Feb. 6 Benefit for Wilmot Research Programs
January 28, 2010

Breast cancer survivor Paula Bokman will host a fund-raiser for research at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center to help find a cure Saturday, Feb. 6, at Burgundy Basin Inn

Researcher Elected to Leadership Team of Bone Research Society
January 28, 2010

Brendan Boyce, M.D., professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and director of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). He will assume his role at the end of the ASBMR 32nd Annual Meeting, which will be held in Toronto on October 15-19, 2010.

Research Reveals How Blood Flow Force Protects Blood Vessels
January 28, 2010

It is second nature for most of us that exercise protects against heart attack and stroke, but researchers have spent 30 years unraveling the biochemistry behind the idea. One answer first offered by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center is that that athletic hearts push blood through arteries with greater force, which alone triggers reactions that protect against dangerous clogs in blood vessels.

Drug Shows Promise for Huntington’s Disease
February 08, 2010

An early stage clinical trial of the experimental drug dimebon (latrepirdine) in people with Huntington’s disease appears to be safe and may improve cognition. That is the conclusion of a study published today in the Archives of Neurology.

Gift from William and Sheila Konar Supports Clinical Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
February 08, 2010

Clinical research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that cause dementia has taken a giant leap forward at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with a major gift from a local couple that has long supported the University.

Researcher Elected to Leadership Team of Bone Research Society
January 28, 2010

Brendan Boyce, M.D., professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and director of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been elected Secretary/Treasurer of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR). He will assume his role at the end of the ASBMR 32nd Annual Meeting, which will be held in Toronto on October 15-19, 2010.

Research Reveals How Blood Flow Force Protects Blood Vessels
January 28, 2010

It is second nature for most of us that exercise protects against heart attack and stroke, but researchers have spent 30 years unraveling the biochemistry behind the idea. One answer first offered by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center is that that athletic hearts push blood through arteries with greater force, which alone triggers reactions that protect against dangerous clogs in blood vessels.

Williams Chairs National Space Biomedical Research Institute Science Committee
January 27, 2010

Jacqueline Williams, Ph.D., was named chair of the National Space Biomedical Research Institute’s Scientific Advisory Committee for its Center of Acute Radiation Research. Williams is grant director and core leader of the Center for Biophysical Assessment and Risk Management Following Irradiation at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Using Specialized Catheter Results in Better Outcomes Compared to Drug Therapy
January 26, 2010

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week found that treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a specialized catheter results in better outcomes for patients compared to drug therapy.

Gift from William and Sheila Konar Supports Clinical Research on Alzheimer’s Disease
February 08, 2010

Clinical research into Alzheimer’s disease and other conditions that cause dementia has taken a giant leap forward at the University of Rochester Medical Center, with a major gift from a local couple that has long supported the University.

Atrial Fibrillation Treatment Using Specialized Catheter Results in Better Outcomes Compared to Drug Therapy
January 26, 2010

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) this week found that treatment for atrial fibrillation (AF) using a specialized catheter results in better outcomes for patients compared to drug therapy.

Medical Center Presents Prestigious Annual Awards to Top Staff
January 25, 2010

During the University of Rochester Medical Center Board’s annual meeting, Board Chair Ron Zarrella presented the 2009 Excellence Awards to some of the institution’s most exceptional employees.

Screening Foster Care Children Doubles Detection Rate of Potential Developmental Problems
January 13, 2010

The addition of a simple and systematic screening among children in foster care doubled the detection rate of developmental disabilities in a population that is at high risk for developmental problems, according to a new University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) study.

Free Seminar Offered on Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and Infertility
January 08, 2010

Robotic technology in surgeries to treat benign gynecologic conditions and infertility will be the topic of a free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 21, offered by Strong Fertility Center.

URMC Study Links Vitamin D, Race, and Cardiac Deaths
January 05, 2010

Vitamin D deficiency may contribute to a higher number of heart and stroke-related deaths among black Americans compared to whites, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study.

New Dean of School of Medicine and Dentistry Announced
January 19, 2010

University of Rochester President Joel Seligman today announced that on March 1, Bradford C. Berk, M.D., Ph.D. will return as full-time CEO of the Medical Center while Mark B. Taubman, M.D., will begin serving as the tenth dean of the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry.

Cancer Survival Discussion Jan. 14 for Young Adult Group
January 05, 2010

Young adult cancer survivors can learn about recent research on the lasting effects of cancer care during a support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The Young Adult Survivor Connection meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Patient and Family Resource Center.

New Eating Disorders Program to Fill a Void, Bring Hope for the New Year
January 05, 2010

The Healing Connection, LLC, a partial hospitalization program for adults and adolescents battling eating disorders, will open in Fairport in early 2010, providing a much-needed local treatment option.

Rochester Physician Honored for Key Role Educating Nation’s Neurologists
December 29, 2009

A Rochester neurologist who is widely credited with enhancing the education of neurologists nationwide has been honored by the discipline’s largest professional organization.

Eastman Institute for Oral Health Director Elected to National, State Posts
December 28, 2009

Cyril Meyerowitz, D.D.S., M.S., director of the Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester Medical Center has been named chair of the Council on Dental Education and Licensure, an American Dental Association agency dedicated to promoting high quality and effective processes of dental education, licensure and credentialing in the U.S.

URMC Smoking Cessation Experts: Plan Now to Quit for New Year’s
December 17, 2009

If you’re a smoker who’s considering quitting as part of your new year’s resolutions, you may want to start creating your plan for success.

New URMC Program to Focus on Health Behaviors
February 08, 2010

The University of Rochester Medical Center today announced the inauguration of the Healthy Living Center. This new initiative – which is part of the Center for Community Health – will offer clinical lifestyle change programs and conduct research on the design, evaluation, and implementation of programs to decrease tobacco exposure, increase physical activity, improve nutrition, and increase adherence to medications to prevent and improve management of chronic diseases.

Screening Foster Care Children Doubles Detection Rate of Potential Developmental Problems
January 13, 2010

The addition of a simple and systematic screening among children in foster care doubled the detection rate of developmental disabilities in a population that is at high risk for developmental problems, according to a new University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) study.

URMC Continues Green Efforts
January 11, 2010

Carbon emissions are being reduced every day at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) by eliminating disposable sharps containers and replacing them with reusable containers to keep plastic out of landfills.

New Eating Disorders Program to Fill a Void, Bring Hope for the New Year
January 05, 2010

The Healing Connection, LLC, a partial hospitalization program for adults and adolescents battling eating disorders, will open in Fairport in early 2010, providing a much-needed local treatment option.

Study Identifies Those Elderly Most at Risk for Major Depression
December 17, 2009

University of Rochester Medical Center researchers have pinpointed the prime factors identifying which elderly persons are at the highest risk for developing major depression.

Grant to Solidify Model for Health Care of Foster Children
December 17, 2009

NYSHealth has awarded a $300,000 grant to the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) to implement and compare a new enhanced model of care—Starlight Pediatrics-—with the best current health systems for managing health issues for children in foster care.

Breast Cancer Survivor Hosts Feb. 6 Benefit for Wilmot Research Programs
January 28, 2010

Breast cancer survivor Paula Bokman will host a fund-raiser for research at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center to help find a cure Saturday, Feb. 6, at Burgundy Basin Inn

Gala Wine Tasting to Benefit Volunteer Services at URMC
January 25, 2010

Guests will sample more than 300 red and white, domestic and imported wines and champagnes from 7 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12, when the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Friends of Strong holds its 19th annual Gala Wine Tasting at the Hyatt Regency Ballroom.

Patrons Can ‘Give Big at the Pig’ to Support Wilmot Cancer Center
January 21, 2010

Friends and family of Nancy Roberts will remember her zest for life and support the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 23, during “Nancy Lives, Wilmot Gives Big at the Pig.”

Find a Cure for the Winter Weather Blues
January 13, 2010

Tiring of the cold? Cheer up! There are plenty of great things you can do this time of year to lift your spirits and help kids in the community, from working out to indulging in smile cookies.

Free Seminar Offered on Robotic Surgery in Gynecology and Infertility
January 08, 2010

Robotic technology in surgeries to treat benign gynecologic conditions and infertility will be the topic of a free seminar at 6 p.m. Thursday, January 21, offered by Strong Fertility Center.

Cancer Survival Discussion Jan. 14 for Young Adult Group
January 05, 2010

Young adult cancer survivors can learn about recent research on the lasting effects of cancer care during a support group meeting Thursday, Jan. 14, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. The Young Adult Survivor Connection meets from 4:30 to 6 p.m. in the Patient and Family Resource Center.