Patient Care Take Heart: Antidepressants in Pregnancy Not Likely to Cause Cardiac Defects By Lori Barrette Jun. 17, 2014 Pregnancy is usually a time of excitement and anticipation, though joy may be overshadowed by worry for the 10 to 15 percent of pregnant women who struggle with depression. Moms-to-be can take ...
Research New Evidence Links Air Pollution to Autism, Schizophrenia By URochester Medicine Communications Jun. 6, 2014 A new study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives describes how exposure to air pollution early in life produces harmful changes in the brains of mice, including an enlargement ...
Education U of R Psychiatry Dept. Celebrates Connection with Albert Paley and Young Artists By URochester Medicine Communications May. 14, 2014 Metal sculptor Albert Paley and 30 high school artists whose work is displayed in the Department of Psychiatry's Bridge Art Gallery will join the University of Rochester in celebrating their ...
Community Young Filmmakers Screen Their Mini-Docs at the Little Theatre By URochester Medicine Communications May. 8, 2014 Bullying, drugs, growing up, and foster care are just a few topics young filmmakers from the Raising 100,000 Voices project tackle in their own video productions. Raising 100,000 Voices is a ...
Research Model Sheds New Light on Sports-related Brain Injuries By Mark Michaud Apr. 28, 2014 A new study has provided insight into the behavioral damage caused by repeated blows to the head. The research provides a foundation for scientists to better understand and potentially develop new ...
Education Paley Sculpture Being Installed at University of Rochester By URochester Medicine Communications Apr. 21, 2014 The University of Rochester’s Department of Psychiatry and renowned Rochester metal sculptor Albert Paley are joining forces to support patients with mental health disorders and their families. On ...
Patient Care UR Medicine Helping Aging Adults in Rural Communities By URochester Medicine Communications Apr. 20, 2014 More than half a million older adults live in rural areas across New York State, and this number is expected to increase dramatically over the next two decades. At the same time, the number of senior ...
Research How are Depression and Memory Loss Connected? By URochester Medicine Communications Apr. 14, 2014 A preliminary study conducted by researchers from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry and the School of Nursing delves more deeply into the relationship between depression ...
Research JAMA Study Offers Hope to Caregivers of Alzheimer's Patients By URochester Medicine Communications Feb. 18, 2014 The results of a Journal of the American Medical Association study offer a glimmer of hope to families caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the University of Rochester, ...
Research Feeling "In Control" Helps Some Live a Longer Life By URochester Medicine Communications Feb. 2, 2014 The less education you have, the more your attitude counts when it comes to staying alive and well. That's the finding of a new study from University of Rochester personality researcher Nicholas ...