Patient Care Appendicitis: The Ins and Outs By Lori Barrette Jun. 2, 2014 Appendicitis is a complicated condition and it is critical to catch it in time before it progresses, potentially causing the appendix to burst. UR Medicine pediatric surgeon Dr. Christopher ...
Patient Care Just for Men: Getting Healthier as You Age By Lori Barrette May. 30, 2014 Take a step toward a healthier lifestyle by joining UR Medicine for Men’s Health Day on Friday, June 13. Men who understand their symptoms and their risk factors for disease are better equipped to ...
Patient Care Skin Cancer: Are You at Risk? By Lori Barrette May. 28, 2014 When it comes to protecting your skin from cancer, you can’t be too safe. Each year, there are more new cases of skin cancer than breast, prostate, lung, and colon cancers combined, according to the ...
Patient Care Pump It Up! 6 Ways to Fuel Your Workout By Lori Barrette May. 23, 2014 Trying to figure out how (and how much, and what, and when) to eat to give you the energy you need for exercise? UR Medicine's nutrition experts serve up some advice for exercisers of all ...
Patient Care Orthopaedic Urgent Care: Easy Access to Specialized Services By Lori Barrette May. 19, 2014 A collision on the lacrosse field results in a possible sprained ankle. A tree-trimming session brings on intense hand pain. Should you call your doctor? Go to the emergency department? Seek out ...
Patient Care Prepping for a Pedicure? Tap These Tips for Safety By Lori Barrette May. 5, 2014 If warmer temps find you eager to scrap the socks and strap on sandals, perhaps a pedicure is in your plans. Before you step foot in that salon, UR Medicine infection prevention specialist Ann Marie ...
Patient Care Less TV, More ZZZs for Kids By Lori Barrette Apr. 24, 2014 We all need sleep to restore our bodies and minds—especially kids and teens, who require more sleep as their bodies develop. In an age when time we spend in front of a screen is on the rise, the ...
Patient Care Seeing Spots? Facts on Flashers and Floaters By Lori Barrette Apr. 14, 2014 Our eyes change as we age and, by the time we reach age 60, we may notice flashers and floaters in our vision. Often harmless, flashers and floaters can be alarming and may mean it’s time for an eye ...
Patient Care Skin Smarts: Six Steps to Keep Your Skin Safe in the Sun By Lori Barrette Apr. 10, 2014 Whether you're greeting the summer sun or traveling to sunnier locales, it's important to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays. University of Rochester Medicine dermatologist Dr. Mary Gail ...
Patient Care Organ Donation: The Power to Change Lives By Lori Barrette Apr. 4, 2014 Ever wonder if doctors’ and nurses’ medical care efforts might be less than heroic when they know a patient has signed an organ donor card? Nothing could be further from the truth. Giving the gift of ...