Research Tailor-made for Older Adults, New Tools Improve Oncologist-Patient Relations By Leslie Orr Nov. 6, 2019 A Wilmot Cancer Institute-led study in JAMA Oncology shows that when physicians fully appreciate the concerns of older adults with cancer, such as function and forgetfulness, it elevates patient care ...
Research Strong Student-Adult Relationships Lower Suicide Attempts in High Schools By Scott Hesel Sep. 9, 2019 High schools where students are more connected to peers and adult staff, and share strong relationships with the same adults, have lower rates of suicide attempts, according to a new study published ...
Patient Care Telemedicine Can Reduce ED Visits for People with Dementia By Lori Barrette Aug. 22, 2019 Though older adults with dementia have high rates of emergency department use for acute illnesses, a trip to the ED can be disruptive for them as they are at greater risk for delirium and other ...
Research Q&A with Paul Geha, M.D. By URochester Medicine Communications May. 24, 2019 Get to know new assistant professor Paul Geha, M.D.
Research Listening to Family Stories Helps Cancer Researchers Identify Gaps in Care By Leslie Orr Mar. 27, 2019 Families of cancer patients described three distinct experiences — “We Pretty Much Knew,” “Beating the Odds,” and “Left to Die” — in the final weeks of their loved one’s life. Wilmot Cancer Institute ...
Patient Care 'You are not alone' By URochester Medicine Communications Mar. 4, 2019 Spencerport teen shares story in the hopes of helping others
Research Q&A with Kuan Hong Wang, Ph.D. By URochester Medicine Communications Feb. 28, 2019 New professor Kuan Hong Wang, Ph.D., came to the University from the National Institute of Mental Health at the start of the year.
Research URMC's Van Orden Recognized by American Association of Suicidology By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 25, 2019 Kimberly A. Van Orden, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will be honored with the Shneidman Award by the American Association ...
Patient Care UR, China Announce Creation of Suicide Prevention Center in Shenzhen By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 4, 2019 The University of Rochester and Shenzhen Kangning Hospital in China will collaborate to develop the Shenzhen-Rochester Collaborating Center for the Study and Prevention of Suicide.
Research Common Test of Mental State Understanding is Biased By URochester Medicine Communications Jan. 24, 2019 The NIMH-recommended test for mental state understanding is flawed.
