Patient Care What is Alopecia? By Lori Barrette Mar. 30, 2022 You may not have heard of alopecia, but it is likely that we all know someone who suffers from this condition, which includes all forms of hair loss. Dermatologist Mary Gail Mercurio answers common ...
Research New Research Shows Survival Rate Improvement for Extremely Pre-term Infants By Scott Hesel Mar. 3, 2022 A new paper examined the survival outcomes of 10,877 infants born at 22-28 weeks' gestational age between January 1, 2013, and December 31, 2018, at 19 academic medical centers that form the ...
Research New Study Finds Evidence of COVID Antibodies in Breast Milk of Vaccinated Mothers By Scott Hesel Nov. 10, 2021 A URMC study of 77 mothers - 47 in the infected group, 30 in the vaccine group - found that both groups produced strong levels of neutralizing COVID antibodies in breast milk samples.
Patient Care I’m Pregnant. When Should I Get the COVID Vaccine? Can I get the Flu Vaccine, Too? By Emily Boynton Oct. 11, 2021 Pregnancy experts urge their patients to get the COVID vaccine as soon as possible. And as we head into flu season, they recommend getting the flu shot as soon as possible, too.
Legacy of Racism in Housing Policies Continues to Impact Maternal Health By Mark Michaud Oct. 4, 2021 Housing policies established more than eight decades ago that effectively trapped people of color in low income and segregated neighborhoods continues to impact the health of residents, resulting in ...
Patient Care Can I get Pregnant after Receiving the COVID-19 Vaccine? Does the Vaccine Affect a Man’s Fertility? By Emily Boynton Sep. 20, 2021 Tieg Beazer understands why people are scared and uncertain about getting vaccinated before or during pregnancy. She got the shot and then got pregnant, and she’s eager to share her story with others.
Patient Care Is the COVID Vaccine Safe for Pregnant People? What About When You Are Breastfeeding? By Emily Boynton Sep. 9, 2021 A new mom shares her story about getting the shot during pregnancy and obstetrician Eva Pressman, M.D. answers common COVID questions.
Research The memory changes of menopause By Kelsie Smith Hayduk Sep. 1, 2021 Menopause can mess with your memory, and a new study from the University of Rochester Medical Center has identified four profiles of cognitive function that may help researchers understand why memory ...
Patient Care Another Step Forward for UR Medicine Orthopaedics Campus By Barbara Ficarra Jun. 24, 2021 The UR Medicine Orthopaedics & Physical Performance Center project marks a milestone today at The Marketplace Mall in Henrietta, as University of Rochester and community officials gather for a ...
Research Do COVID Vaccines (and Boosters) Protect You During Pregnancy? By Susanne Pallo May. 17, 2021 By all accounts, COVID vaccines in use in the U.S. today are highly effective, but pregnant people have largely been left out of the research behind the vaccines. A new study at URMC will follow 135 ...
