Research Genomic Tug of War Could Boost Cancer Therapy By Susanne Pallo Nov. 16, 2023 Wilmot Cancer Institute researchers have uncovered a “genomic tug of war” in animal studies that could influence how well certain patients—and certain cancers—respond to a specific cancer therapy.
Patient Care Interdisciplinary Approach Provides Best Possible Care for Patients with Prostate Cancer By URochester Medicine Communications Nov. 15, 2023 Prostate cancer patients benefit for a unique team-based care model that brings together urologists, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, surgical oncologists, and pathologists.
Research Pancreatic Cancer Discovery Opens the Door for New Clinical Trial at Wilmot By Leslie Orr Nov. 15, 2023 Studies are focused on pancreatic cancer that spreads to the liver.
Research Manipulating Fluid Flows in the Brain Could Save Lives, Improve Recovery Post-TBI By Mark Michaud Nov. 15, 2023 New research appearing in the journal Nature shows that a cocktail of drugs already approved to treat high blood pressure quickly reduces cerebral edema and improves outcomes in animal models of ...
Patient Care Newborn Screening: What Every Parent Should Know By Kiara Warren Nov. 14, 2023 Since 1965 when public health law mandated screening in newborns, the New York State Department of Health has provided the Newborn Screening program to every family that has recently given birth in a ...
Dr. Maria Durdach joins Bariatric Surgery Team at Highland Hospital By Wendy Boyce Nov. 14, 2023 Highland Hospital welcomes Maria Durdach, M.D., as Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery, who will focus on Bariatric and Gastrointestinal surgeries and will also perform general surgery.
People Jill Halterman Selected as Chair of Pediatrics, Physician-in-Chief of Golisano Children’s Hospital By Scott Hesel Nov. 10, 2023 Jill Halterman, MD, MPH, Dr. Elizabeth R. McAnarney Professor in Pediatrics and executive vice-chair of the department of Pediatrics, has been named chair of the department of Pediatrics and ...
People URMC Appoints Dynamic Wellbeing Leadership Team By Jim Miller Nov. 10, 2023 Two passionate well-being advocates will lead the first institution-wide Wellbeing office, using their complementary skills and backgrounds to improve the work and study environment.
Community URMC Partners with Five Star Bank in Pilot Project to Expand Health Care Access in Rural Communities By Chip Partner Nov. 9, 2023 Five Star Bank and the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) announced an innovative partnership intended to expand health care access in rural communities in Upstate New York.
Community CPR Training Kits Expand Access to Life-Saving Skill By Leslie White Nov. 3, 2023 Learning CPR is now easier than ever. A new program adds Hands-Only CPR Training Kits to the Monroe County Library System, which means people can gain this life-saving skill in the comfort of their ...