Research UR Researcher Finds Unexpected Connection with Rare Disease By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Feb. 28, 2020 Tufikameni Brima, Ph.D. has dedicated much of her career to understanding how brain processes differ in children and adults with genetic neurodevelopmental disabilities. Brima is a research assistant ...
Research Vitamin D Supplementation in Pregnancy Has No Effect on Reducing Asthma in Children By Scott Hesel Feb. 13, 2020 A new study finds that giving mothers vitamin D during pregnancy doesn’t prevent asthma or recurrent wheezing in young children.
Patient Care New Autism Guidelines Recommend Early Screening, Treatment for Developmental Delays Before Official Diagnosis By Scott Hesel Jan. 28, 2020 Early intervention for symptoms associated with autism spectrum disorder is critical for helping families improve outcomes for their children, according to updated recommendations from the American ...
Patient Care Adolescent, Young Adult Clinics Open at UR Medicine’s Strong Recovery, Strong Ties By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jan. 5, 2020 Two new Community Division programs at the University of Rochester Medical Center provide comprehensive care for adolescents and young adults facing both substance use and mental health concerns.
Patient Care UR Medicine Restrictions Begin Due to Flu By URochester Medicine Communications Dec. 30, 2019 Flu restrictions are now in effect at UR Medicine's Golisano Children's Hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, Highland Hospital, and Wilmot Cancer Center.
Patient Care Embracing the Beauty of Life – Challenges and All By Barbara Ficarra Dec. 13, 2019 When Nick Fioravanti was diagnosed with cerebral palsy before his first birthday, his parents, Julie and Alex, decided he would live as full and joyful a life as possible. To reach that goal, they ...
Patient Care From Childhood to Adulthood: Helping Patients Make Their Way By Barbara Ficarra Dec. 11, 2019 For children born with lifelong, complex health conditions at Golisano Children's Hospital, the newly formed Transitional Care Medicine team guides them through the sometimes-tricky path from "kid" ...
Patient Care Family Lifestyle Changes - and Behavioral Health Interventions - can Help Prevent Pediatric Obesity By Scott Hesel Dec. 5, 2019 Pediatric obesity is a growing problem. One third of children in the U.S. are either overweight or obese. For parents and caregivers of children who are obese or at risk of obesity, the information ...
Patient Care Finding Strength for Motherhood By Barbara Ficarra Dec. 4, 2019 Nadia Fulford was diagnosed with sickle cell disease very early in life, and she has spent all of her young life learning to live with it. She had no choice, because there is no cure.
Patient Care Meeting the Patient where they are – Adam Szeczesny By Scott Hesel Dec. 2, 2019 Adam Szczesny may be non-verbal, but he's a passionate communicator. After a long struggle finding the right doctor, the Complex Care Center and Heather Busick. M.D., M.S., were the first to connect ...
