Patient Care High Blood Pressure? Shake the Salt Habit By Lori Barrette Dec. 9, 2013 Next time you reach for the salt shaker, stop and think: How much salt do you really need? Sure, it’s tasty and plays a part in your nutrition. But too much salt may raise your blood pressure. UR ...
Patient Care Do Your Numbers Count? New Guidelines for Cholesterol Meds By Lori Barrette Dec. 2, 2013 For years we’ve been told to watch our cholesterol levels. If your numbers were too high, your doctor likely prescribed medications, known as statins, to lower that cholesterol level and, along with ...
Patient Care URMC Expands Neuromedicine Teams for Rochester, Ithaca, Southern Tier By Leslie White Oct. 29, 2013 Four neuromedicine specialists have joined the University of Rochester Medical Center, enhancing programs for traumatic injury, cerebrovascular, spine and Parkinson’s care.
Research Stoner joins URMC as Chief of Vascular Surgery By Leslie White Sep. 17, 2013 Michael C. Stoner, M.D., R.V.T., F.A.C.S., who specializes in complex open and endovascular surgery and is a nationally recognized expert in comparative effectiveness research, was selected chief of ...
Patient Care Stroke: Know Your Risk and Think FAST By Lori Barrette Sep. 16, 2013 Nearly every 40 seconds, someone in America suffers a stroke. Taking good care of yourself and knowing the warning signs of stroke can help reduce your risk. And acting quickly when stroke occurs may ...
Research Pearson Leaving for New Position in Florida By Mark Michaud Jun. 21, 2013 Thomas Pearson, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D. will be leaving the University of Rochester Medical Center to become the executive vice president for Research and Education at the University of Florida Health ...
Patient Care When Urgent Care May Be Right for You By Lori Barrette Jun. 10, 2013 There is no substitute for the strong relationship you build over time with your own doctor. But urgent care can serve a purpose when you require treatment for a non-life-threatening condition and ...
Community URMC Physician Leads Effort to Craft National Guidelines for Heart Health By Mark Michaud Mar. 22, 2013 The American Heart Association has released a new set of guidelines designed to help policy makers and community leaders develop and implement programs that prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. ...
Patient Care URMC Introduces New Treatment for Life-Threatening Aneurysms By Leslie White Feb. 7, 2013 Surgeons at the University of Rochester recently introduced a new device to treat potentially deadly aortic aneurysms in the abdomen, reducing the need for invasive surgery and a lengthy recovery. ...
Patient Care URMC Cardiologists Offer Free Heart Screenings Feb. 12 at Marketplace Mall By Leslie White Jan. 29, 2013 University of Rochester Medical Center cardiologists will offer free blood pressure and oxygenation screenings to help detect early signs of heart disease, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 12, ...
