Protein Key to Nerve Health Hitches a Ride on Brain’s Garbage Truck By URochester Medicine Communications Mar. 8, 2017 A new study shows that the brain’s waste removal system serves as both trash collector and delivery service, providing neurons with a protein important to maintaining cognitive function while ...
Education UR School of Nursing Launches Redesigned Distance NP Program to Address Mental Health Needs By Jessica O'Leary Mar. 6, 2017 In an effort to address critical shortages of mental health care providers in New York state and across the country, the University of Rochester School of Nursing has relaunched its Family ...
Research Clinical Trials Aim to Reduce Stress Burden for Dementia Caregivers By Patrick Broadwater Mar. 5, 2017 A pair of studies at the University of Rochester Medical Center is exploring ways to help those caring for a loved one with dementia to manage their own stress and improve their health so they can ...
Patient Care Herbed Chickpea Wraps with Grapes By Ruth Harper-Rhode Mar. 4, 2017 Try this plant-based version of chicken salad to put in a pita or wrap.
Patient Care Get Moving! Even a Little Exercise Makes a Difference By Lori Barrette Mar. 3, 2017 Good news, weekend warriors: New research suggests that even less-frequent exercise has noticeable health benefits. UR Medicine Sports Medicine expert Dr. Gregg Nicandri offers advice to help get you ...
Patient Care Head-to-Toe Checkup: Why Does My Doctor Do That? By Lori Barrette Mar. 2, 2017 Ever ponder the purpose of all that poking, peeking and prodding that goes on during a physical exam? UR Medicine Primary Care’s Dr. Carla Schwartz explains what doctors are checking for as they look ...
Research Research Shows Exercise is a Boon for Cancer Patients By Leslie Orr Mar. 2, 2017 Exercise and/or psychological therapy work better than medications to reduce cancer-related fatigue and should be recommended first to patients, according to a Wilmot Cancer Institute-led study ...
Patient Care Metro Footcare Joins UR Medicine By Barbara Ficarra Mar. 1, 2017 Metro Footcare, which has four podiatry practices in the Rochester area that have served patients for more than two decades, has joined UR Medicine effective March 1. It has become a division of UR ...
Research Study: Home Care Improves Stroke Outcomes By URochester Medicine Communications Mar. 1, 2017 Stroke patients who are paired with caregivers that help them transition back to their homes are significantly less likely to be readmitted to the hospital. The results of the pilot study, which ...
Patient Care Fresh Berries with Avocado Chocolate Mousse By Ruth Harper-Rhode Feb. 28, 2017 This desert makes a great treat any time of year!
