Research Slow-Growing Babies More Likely in Normal-Weight Women; Less Common in Obese Pregnancies By Emily Boynton Apr. 27, 2012 Obesity during pregnancy puts women at higher risk of a multitude of challenges. But, according to a new study presented earlier this month at the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine annual ...
Patient Care New Women’s Health Center at Lattimore Improves Access to Care By Lori Barrette Apr. 24, 2012 The University of Rochester Medical Center will celebrate the opening of its Women’s Health Center at Lattimore on Monday, April 30, with a ribbon-cutting and tours for invited guests.
Patient Care Babies at URMC Among Area’s First to Get New Screening for Heart Disease By Lori Barrette Mar. 20, 2012 Newborns at Strong Memorial Hospital and Highland Hospital of the University of Rochester Medical Center are getting a new, non-invasive test to help determine if they are at risk for certain ...
Research Koning Breast Scanner Receives European Regulatory Approval By Leslie Orr Mar. 13, 2012 A University of Rochester Medical Center startup company that developed an imaging system to detect breast cancer, announced that it has obtained a key approval from the European Union signaling that ...
Patient Care Jewelry Trunk Show to Benefit CARE for Cancer Survivors By Lori Barrette Feb. 17, 2012 Strong Fertility Center of the University of Rochester Medical Center will host a fundraising jewelry show 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, to benefit patients of the Center’s fertility preservation ...
Research Night, Weekend Delivery OK for Babies with Birth Defects By Emily Boynton Feb. 10, 2012 Weekday delivery is no better than night or weekend delivery for infants with birth defects, according to a new study presented today at The Pregnancy Meeting, the Society for Maternal-Fetal ...
Research To Avoid Early Labor and Delivery, Weight and Diet Changes Not the Answer By Emily Boynton Feb. 10, 2012 One of the strongest known risk factors for spontaneous or unexpected preterm birth – any birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy, most often without a known cause – is already having had ...
Research Myths and Truths of Obesity and Pregnancy By Emily Boynton Dec. 21, 2011 Ironically, despite excessive caloric intake, many obese women are deficient in vitamins vital to a healthy pregnancy. This and other startling statistics abound when obesity and pregnancy collide. ...
Patient Care City, URMC Sponsor Women’s Health Screening Fair at Public Market By Lori Barrette Aug. 26, 2011 The City of Rochester and the University of Rochester Medical Center will sponsor the third annual Women’s Health Screening Fair at the Market, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Rochester ...
Research Milk for Thought’s Big Pink Bus for Breastfeeding Heads to Rochester By URochester Medicine Communications Jul. 27, 2011 The “Latch On America Tour” will be stopping in Rochester on Friday to support, empower and connect the breastfeeding community. The event, from 2 to 5 p.m., will be at the University of Rochester ...
