Patient Care Myth Buster: The Truth About Arthritis Causes and Treatments By Lori Barrette May. 16, 2017 Arthritis affects millions of people and is the most common cause of disability in the U.S., but myths about its causes and treatments persist. UR Medicine Sports Medicine's Dr. Maria Karipidis ...
Patient Care Get Moving! Even a Little Exercise Makes a Difference By Lori Barrette Mar. 3, 2017 Good news, weekend warriors: New research suggests that even less-frequent exercise has noticeable health benefits. UR Medicine Sports Medicine expert Dr. Gregg Nicandri offers advice to help get you ...
Patient Care Metro Footcare Joins UR Medicine By Barbara Ficarra Mar. 1, 2017 Metro Footcare, which has four podiatry practices in the Rochester area that have served patients for more than two decades, has joined UR Medicine effective March 1. It has become a division of UR ...
Research Repurposed Drug May Offer Diagnosis, Treatment for Traumatic Nerve Damage By Susanne Pallo Nov. 14, 2016 A new study in EMBO Molecular Medicine shows that a multiple sclerosis drug can accelerate nerve repair and functional recovery after traumatic nerve injury in mice. The drug repaired myelin and ...
Education UR Medicine Joint Pain Seminar is Nov. 9 By Barbara Ficarra Oct. 27, 2016 Register today for a free seminar on ways to manage and treat joint pain.
Patient Care UR Medicine Experts Host Lupus Education Program Oct. 15 By Leslie White Sep. 29, 2016 People living with lupus and caregivers can learn more about latest therapies and research during UR Medicine’s Lupus Education Day from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the University of ...
Patient Care Strong Memorial Hospital Specialties Rank in U.S. News & World Report’s ‘Nation’s Best’ By Barbara Ficarra Aug. 2, 2016 Two Strong Memorial Hospital specialty programs have been ranked among the top 50 in the nation for 2016-17 by U.S. News & World Report.
Education Aug. 16 dSports Summit Showcases Technology's Impact on Sports Performance and Safety By Barbara Ficarra Jul. 28, 2016 To share its advances in sports medicine, technology innovation and research, and present next-generation sports technology from around the nation, the University of Rochester is hosting the ...
Patient Care Kids Get Arthritis Too: 7 Signs of Juvenile Arthritis By Lori Barrette Jul. 22, 2016 Most people associate arthritis with aging. Few are aware that this disease and its characteristic stiff, swollen joints, also occurs in children. UR Medicine pediatric rheumatologist Dr. Homaira ...
Research Center for Musculoskeletal Research Renews $4 Million Grant from NIH and Launches the Brodell Musculoskeletal Research Fund By URochester Medicine Communications Jun. 29, 2016 The Center for Musculoskeletal Research at the URMC has received renewal of a five year, $4 million grant from the NIH. This grant in combination with philanthropic funding, like the newly named ...