Research Pancreatic Tumors May Require a One-Two-Three Punch By Leslie Orr Jan. 14, 2018 One of the many difficult things about pancreatic cancer is that tumors are resistant to most treatments because of their unique density and cell composition. However, in a new Wilmot Cancer ...
Patient Care URMC CEO Mark Taubman: Report to Spark Deeper Dialogue and Action By Chip Partner Jan. 11, 2018 Yesterday afternoon, a team led by attorney Mary Jo White released the long-awaited findings of its independent investigation.
Patient Care Radiation Patients Can Herald the End of Treatment with New Bell By Lydia Fernandez Jan. 11, 2018 Donated by Mike Mager, who underwent 33 radiation treatments at Wilmot, the bell signifies hope, strength and the beginning of a new chapter for patients.
New Endowed Fund Established By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 9, 2018 The American and WNY Dental Partners Foundation have committed to a $50,000 endowed fund that will benefit graduating residents from all the various clinical programs.
Research For City Kids with Asthma, Telemedicine and In-School Care Cut ER Visits in Half By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 8, 2018 Children with asthma in the Rochester City School District who received a combination of telemedicine support and school-based medication therapy were almost half as likely to need an emergency room ...
Patient Care Resolve to Succeed: How to Make Changes That Last By Lori Barrette Jan. 5, 2018 Will this be the year you stick to your resolutions and make some positive changes? Some data show that 80 percent of those who make New Year’s resolutions abandon their plans by mid-February. ...
Patient Care Sweet Potato Chili By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 3, 2018 A “twist” on traditional chili recipes with a couple of unexpected ingredients- sweet potatoes and cocoa. Sweet potatoes pair well with black beans and the spices in this dish.
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 ...
Where There’s Smoke: Clearing the Air About e-Cigs and Quitting By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 2, 2018 So you’ve decided to kick that smoking habit. As you plot your strategy for success, should you consider swapping tobacco for e-cigarettes? Avi Dressler, tobacco dependence counselor with the Center ...
