Patient Care Be(e) Prepared: What to Do When You Get Stung By Lori Barrette Sep. 12, 2016 Bees, wasps and hornets have their place in nature but it’s not on your skin. UR Medicine Urgent Care’s Dr. Michael Kamali offers advice to help take the sting out of a close encounter with a buzzing ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Institute to celebrate cancer survivorship at fourth annual Wilmot Warrior Walk By Ruth Harper-Rhode Sep. 9, 2016 UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute will host its fourth annual Wilmot Warrior Walk to celebrate life beyond cancer on Sunday, Sept. 11. More than 730 people are expected to attend this year’s ...
Research Voices of Patients and Oncologists Must be Heard, Study Says By Leslie Orr Sep. 8, 2016 Specifically training oncologists and their patients to have high-quality discussions improves communication, but troubling gaps still exist between the two groups, according to a new study in JAMA ...
Patient Care Myth Buster: The Truth About Clinical Trials By Lori Barrette Sep. 1, 2016 Whether it’s a new drug, medical device, or behavioral intervention, careful testing is needed to ensure health innovations are safe and effective. UR research expert Dr. Carrie Dykes shares facts ...
Research As Leukemia Evolves, Stem Cells Hold Keys to Newer Therapies By Leslie Orr Aug. 29, 2016 A recent study by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers proves why leukemia is so difficult to treat and suggests that the current approach to drug development should be adjusted to ...
Research URMC Study Shows Obesity Diagnosis is Often Overlooked By Lori Barrette Aug. 28, 2016 Despite a growing epidemic, many medical providers fail to diagnose obesity in their patients and miss an opportunity to identify an important component of long-term health, according to a University ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Institute celebrates 3,000th blood and marrow transplant By Lydia Fernandez Aug. 27, 2016 The Blood and Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program at UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute recently performed its 3,000th transplant. The program, which opened in 1989, treats both adults and children ...
Patient Care Toasted Spiced Pecans By Ruth Harper-Rhode Aug. 24, 2016 These crunchy and sweet nuts will be the perfect topping for the grilled peaches and plums!
Volunteer Spotlight: Halisha's Toy Chest By URochester Medicine Communications Aug. 24, 2016 What started as a coping mechanism for David and Donna Isaacs has turned into one of the most generous recurring toy donations received monthly at Golisano Children’s Hospital. The Isaacs lost their ...
Patient Care Shifting to a School-Time Sleep Schedule By Lori Barrette Aug. 24, 2016 It’s time for kids to snap out of their summer sleep schedule so they’ll be well rested and ready to succeed in the classroom. UR Medicine pediatric sleep expert Dr. Heidi Connolly offers advice for ...
