Community ICU Nurses Launch First-Ever Critical Care Gala By Sydney Burrows Jan. 16, 2025 This April, UR Medicine's Critical Care team will host the inaugural Critical Care Gala in partnership with Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network to raise awareness and funds for organ donation.
Patient Care Noah’s Story: How a National Clinical Trial Gave One Mom an Extra Dose of Hope By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jan. 15, 2025 After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano ...
Research New Study Finds OTC Pain Relievers Outperform Opioids By Karen Black Jan. 13, 2025 A combination of over-the-counter pain relievers is more effective than opioids in managing pain after wisdom tooth extractions, suggesting a new standard therapy for dental and other pain. The ...
Patient Care Is Fluoride Bad for You? By Karen Black Jan. 13, 2025 The experts at Eastman Institute for Oral Health answer all your questions about fluoride.
Patient Care The Connection Between Smoking & Bronchitis By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 10, 2025 Did you know that smoking and bronchitis have a strong connection? Learn the symptoms of acute bronchitis and how quitting smoking can help.
Patient Care How to Overcome Gym Anxiety By Sydney Burrows Jan. 10, 2025 Clinical and Sport Psychologist Craig W. Cypher, Psy.D., CMPC® from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Fitness Science program offers a clear set of strategies for overcoming gym anxiety ...
Patient Care Breaking Barriers By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 8, 2025 Through clinical innovation, education, and community advocacy, URMC’s Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics division empowers children with disabilities and their families.
Patient Care Intensive Behavior Team Sets Foundation for Proactive Treatment By Scott Hesel Jan. 8, 2025 Started by Amanda Laprime, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics and Medicine in the divisions of Transitional Care Medicine and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the Intensive Behavior Team ...
Research Common Sleep Aid May Leave Behind a Dirty Brain By Mark Michaud Jan. 8, 2025 New research shows how norepinephrine-driven oscillations during non-REM sleep activate the glymphatic system to clear brain waste, and that the sleep aid zolpidem disrupts this process, potentially ...
Patient Care Navigating Memory and Cognitive Health: A Guide for Families Facing Dementia By Mark Michaud Jan. 7, 2025 Recognizing signs, adopting lifestyle changes, and accessing emerging treatments can improve outcomes. Support from healthcare providers and organizations is vital for navigating care and decisions.