Research Juliet Emamaullee Appointed to Lead Transplant Research at URMC By Mark Michaud Jan. 20, 2026 The nationally recognized surgeon-scientist will be the inaugural research director of the Transplant Institute and lead efforts to expand transplant research, grow clinical trials, and strengthen ...
Research Decline in U.S. Nursing Home Capacity Since COVID-19: Rural Areas Hit Hardest By Susanne Pallo Jan. 16, 2026 Nursing home operating capacity dropped by five percent between 2019 and 2024, but one quarter of U.S. counties experienced declines of 15 percent or more, with the greatest declines reported in ...
Patient Care Flu Facts vs. Fiction: Your Guide to the 2026 Flu Season By Kathleen Rock Jan. 11, 2026 Wondering what’s true about the flu? URMC infectious disease experts share reliable information about the flu vaccine, symptoms, and prevention to help you stay healthy this season.
Patient Care Flu-Proofing Your Home: Proven Ways to Protect Your Family This Season By Kathleen Rock Jan. 9, 2026 Protect your family during the 2026 flu season with expert recommendations from UR Medicine. Learn vaccination timing, home hygiene strategies, and answers to common flu questions.
Patient Care Why Does My Child’s Stomach Hurt? 5 Common Causes of Stomach Pain in Kids By Kathleen Rock Jan. 8, 2026 "My stomach hurts." It's one of the most common complaints from school-aged children and young teens. Occasional stomach pain in kids is normal, but when it happens often, it's important to know the ...
Research Researchers Raise Concerns about Faster Aging, Possible Early-Onset Dementia, for Children and Young Adult Cancer Survivors By Leslie Orr Jan. 7, 2026 New research centers on adopting healthier habits.
Patient Care Norovirus 2026: Stomach Bug Myths, Symptoms, and Prevention By Sydney Burrows Jan. 6, 2026 Why is norovirus, also known as the “stomach bug,” so contagious? Is there any way to avoid it? University of Rochester Medicine infectious disease experts explain the most important steps to help ...
Community Strong Memorial Hospital Marks 100 Years as a Cornerstone of Academic Medicine By Maureen Malone Jan. 5, 2026 Strong Memorial Hospital this week marks the 100th anniversary of its opening, recognizing a century of patient care grounded in research, education, and clinical excellence as a founding institution ...
Patient Care Why Weight Loss Is Hard in Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 2, 2026 If you struggle to manage your weight in winter, you’re not alone. UR Medicine experts explain why winter weight loss can feel more challenging — and what you can do to stay healthy through the ...
Research Brain Immune Cells May Drive More Damage in Females than Males with Alzheimer’s By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Dec. 29, 2025 New research led by researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience discovered that the immune cells in the brain, known as microglia, act differently in the male and female Alzheimer’s ...