Research Study Promises Faster Recovery from Life-Threatening Blood Cell Shortages By URochester Medicine Communications Sep. 2, 2009 A key compound resupplies bone marrow with fast-acting stem cells that can more quickly rekindle blood cell production, according to a study published online today in the journal Blood. While the ...
Patient Care Talk on Yoga and Cancer Sept. 15 at Wilmot Cancer Center By Leslie White Sep. 1, 2009 People can learn about the therapeutic benefits of yoga during a talk from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center.
Research Trial Published in the New England Journal of Medicine Reports on New Therapy that Prevents Heart Failure By URochester Medicine Communications Aug. 31, 2009 Patients who had a cardiac resynchronization device combined with a defibrillator (CRT-D) implanted had a 34 percent reduction in their risk of death or heart failure when compared to patients ...
Patient Care Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for Sept. 26 By URochester Medicine Communications Aug. 27, 2009 Individuals and teams are invited to participate in the eighth annual Friends of Strong Rochester River Run/Walk 5K, to be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26 at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee ...
Patient Care Cancer Survivor Trains for Ironman Competition By Leslie White Aug. 27, 2009 After months of life-saving treatment at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, Lou Iovoli is on the training circuit – swimming across Canandaigua Lake and bicycling and running the winding roads of the ...
Patient Care Hospital Introduces Interactive Technology for Asthma Care By URochester Medicine Communications Aug. 27, 2009 The GetWellNetwork® PatientLife System®, an interactive bedside patient education and entertainment system, available for families in the pediatric hospital at the University of Rochester Medical ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Center Performs 1st Outpatient Stem Cell Transplant By Leslie White Aug. 25, 2009 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center recently provided the first outpatient stem cell transplant in the Rochester area, a progressive move for a Bloomfield man who was able to recuperate at home, rather ...
Education No Clunkers Here: Show off Your Prize-Worthy Vehicle for Kids By URochester Medicine Communications Aug. 25, 2009 This year’s Rides for Life event has found a new home at the Rochester Public Market and will take place during the Greatest Community Garage Sales and Super Fleas at the Market from 2 to 7 p.m. ...
Research Device Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure, Improves Heart Function By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 24, 2009 A device that was first implanted in the United States at URMC as part of a clinical trial is showing not only a significant reduction in blood pressure, but also an improvement in heart structure ...
Patient Care Talk on Swallowing for People with Head, Neck Cancers Sept. 3 By Leslie White Aug. 21, 2009 People with oral, head and neck cancers can learn more about treatments for esophageal strictures and swallowing problems during a discussion at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at the James P. Wilmot ...
