Education The Envelope, Please: UR Medical Students Open the Next Chapter of Their Careers By Barb Ficarra Mar. 20, 2026 As big moments in life go, it's hard to beat Match Day. This annual event assigns graduating medical school students across the country to a residency program.
Patient Care What Not to Do After Knee Replacement Surgery By Barb Ficarra Mar. 19, 2026 Learn what not to do after knee replacement surgery to avoid setbacks, manage pain, and recover safely with guidance from UR Medicine experts.
Research Scientists Discover an Unexpected Food Source for Tumors By Leslie Orr Mar. 18, 2026 The research expands a new way of thinking about the complex interactions between antioxidants and cancer.
Research Study Examines How Pregnancy May Help the Body Eliminate Mercury from Fish By Mark Michaud Mar. 16, 2026 New research examines whether pregnancy and the gut microbiome help eliminate mercury from fish and naturally protect the developing fetus.
Research Can Exercise Help Chemo Brain? New Research Adds Promising Results By Leslie Orr Mar. 13, 2026 For patients taking chemotherapy, an exercise "prescription" allowed them to maintain daily steps and stay mentally sharp.
Patient Care Can Prostate Cancer Cause Incontinence? By Ruth Harper-Rhode Mar. 11, 2026 Surgery for prostate cancer can cause incontinence for some men. Here’s what men should know about the problem, including how to manage it and information about a new clinical trial hoping to ...
Patient Care What Is a Breast Cancer Risk Assessment — and Should You Get One? By Elizabeth Beach Mar. 10, 2026 Understanding your risk can increase the likelihood of early detection and treatment. But how is breast cancer risk measured, and what should patients do with that information?
Research Team Approach, Low-Cost Interventions Lead to Major Reduction in Opioid Prescriptions After Surgery By Jim Miller Mar. 9, 2026 A novel team approach founded on a culture change among clinicians and doctor-patient communication successfully reduced post-surgical opioid use, a new study led by University of Rochester Medical ...
Patient Care Can Adults Have ADHD? By Sydney Burrows Mar. 8, 2026 UR Medicine’s Michael Scharf, MD, explains how ADHD symptoms vary from childhood to adulthood and shares the best ways to seek diagnosis and treatment as an adult.
Patient Care How to Increase Attention Span By Sydney Burrows Mar. 7, 2026 Focus seems to be in short supply these days. We’re surrounded by multiple devices and tasks competing for our attention all the time, so it can be tricky to stay dialed in. But there are simple ways ...