Research HPV May Lurk In Your Throat By Susanne Pallo Jan. 31, 2018 URMC researchers found human papilloma virus (HPV), the culprit behind cervical and head and neck cancers, hiding in small pockets on the surface of tonsils. They believe HPV may evade the immune ...
Patient Care What You Can Do to Avoid the Flu By Lori Barrette Jan. 30, 2018 The flu virus is at near-record levels and it is especially fierce. UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Natercia Rodrigues offers advice to help reduce your chances of catching it.
Research Gut Bacteria: It can be Good, and Bad, for Health By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 29, 2018 A new study found that impairing a rare group of cells in the small intestine transforms gut bacteria from helpful to harmful. The finding has implications for the treatment of inflammatory bowel ...
Patient Care HPV Vaccine Now May Be a Life-Saver Later By Lori Barrette Jan. 26, 2018 Since the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was introduced in 2006, studies have shown a decrease in HPV infections among teenage girls. However, some parents are still reluctant to have their teens ...
Patient Care 5 Tips for Getting Through the Flu By Lori Barrette Jan. 23, 2018 The best protection from the flu is the annual vaccine. Whether you got the flu in spite of getting the vaccine, or you skipped your flu shot and are now under the weather, UR Medicine's Dr. Michael ...
Patient Care Visitor Restrictions Aim to Stop Spread of Influenza By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 2, 2018 With influenza now prevalent in our community, UR Medicine is taking steps to help limit the spread and best protect patients and staff at Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, Golisano ...
Patient Care Amid Shortage, UR Nursing's Passport Health One of Select Clinics Offering Yellow Fever Vaccination By Patrick Broadwater Dec. 19, 2017 The Passport Health clinic at the University of Rochester School of Nursing is among a limited number of sites chosen to administer yellow fever immunizations during a period of anticipated shortages ...
Patient Care Not Just for Kids: Adults Need Vaccines, Too By Lori Barrette Nov. 27, 2017 You may know all about recommended vaccines that can help children stay healthy and prevent disease from spreading, but are you up on the vaccination schedule for adults? Community health expert Dr. ...
Research Congenital heart disease genes found in children with autism and other conditions By URochester Medicine Communications Nov. 15, 2017 Mutated genes present in many patients with congenital heart disease (CHD) are also often found in patients with autism and certain respiratory disorders, according to an extensive analysis of genes ...
Patient Care A Day for Quitters: Great American Smokeout By Lori Barrette Nov. 13, 2017 Quit smoking—even for one day—and you will take an important step toward a healthier life, one that can reduce your risk for cancer as well as cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The American ...
