http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/ All latest press releases from the University of Rochester Medical Center en-us Copyright 2009, University of Rochester Medical Center http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/rss/ Sat, 04 Jul 2009 17:15:11 EST http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/images/urmc_logo_white.gif http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/ http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2528 A landmark study led by URMC’s Arthur Moss, M.D., has successfully demonstrated that implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy devices with defibrillator can prevent sudden cardiac death and inhibit the development of heart failure, thus improving survival and outcome in patients with heart disease. greg_williams@urmc.rochester.edu (Greg Williams) 2009-06-23 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2529 The University of Rochester Medical Center has begun construction on the Clinical and Translational Science Building, a $76.4 million project that will serve as the hub of resources, expertise, and networks necessary to accelerate the clinical application of biomedical research. The project has received $50 million in support from New York State. mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu (Mark Michaud) 2009-06-23 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2526 Young adult cancer survivors – ages 18-39 – and their families and friends can network with others and learn about specialized topics with community and medical professionals during a new monthly lecture series at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center. leslie_white@urmc.rochester.edu (Leslie White) 2009-06-22 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2527 The University of Rochester Medical Center has received the Leadership Award for Community Benefit Excellence from VHA, Inc., a national health care alliance. The award is in recognition of the Medical Center’s work with community partners to address a number of public health challenges, including lead poisoning. mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu (Mark Michaud) 2009-06-22 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2525 Acupuncture as a complement to fertility treatment will be discussed at a free seminar offered by the Strong Fertility Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at The Women’s Health Pavilion, 500 Red Creek Drive in Henrietta. lori_barrette@urmc.rochester.edu (Lori Barrette) 2009-06-19 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2524 Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has been ranked 25th in Pediatric Orthopaedics in U.S.News & World Report’s 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’s Hospitals. The annual survey was sent to 160 pediatric institutions nationwide. heather_hare@urmc.rochester.edu (Heather Hare) 2009-06-18 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2520 Weekend ball game will raise awareness about donation with a ceremony featuring representatives from Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, Rochester Eye and Tissue Bank and the University of Rochester Medical Center’s organ transplant programs. karin_christensen@urmc.rochester.edu (Karin Christensen) 2009-06-17 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2521 A unique and innovative telemedicine project is providing distant nursing home patients with Parkinson’s disease access to neurologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A pilot study of the project – the results of which were released this month at the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders in Paris – demonstrates that the system can improve the quality of life and motor function of patients. mark_michaud@urmc.rochester.edu (Mark Michaud) 2009-06-17 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2522 Our ability to withstand stress-related, inflammatory diseases may be associated, not just with our race and sex, but with our personality as well, according to a study published in the July issue of the journal Brain, Behavior and Immunity. greg_williams@urmc.rochester.edu (Greg Williams) 2009-06-17 00:00:00.0 http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pr/news/story.cfm?id=2523 Ruvin D. “Rudy” Prokupets, co-founder of Lenel Systems International, now a division of United Technologies Corp., and a visionary technology entrepreneur, died Tuesday at Strong Memorial Hospital. He was 63. michael_wentzel@urmc.rochester.edu (Michael Wentzel) 2009-06-17 00:00:00.0