Patient Care High Stakes, Higher Risks: Can Sports Betting Be Addictive? By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 2, 2025 With nearly one in five Americans engaging in online sports betting, the line between fun and addiction can be thin. Learn the warning signs of gambling addiction and how to help yourself or others.
Patient Care What’s the difference between seeing a physician, PA, and NP? By Gianluca D'Elia Aug. 21, 2025 Physicians, PAs, and NPs bring various approaches and training to healthcare teams, but all can have a key role in providing care.
Patient Care What Is Human Papillomavirus (HPV)? By Sydney Burrows Aug. 8, 2025 Despite being the most common sexually transmitted infection, many people don’t realize HPV can lead to certain cancers.
Patient Care On the (Medical) Record: 4 Reasons to Download MyChart By Elizabeth Beach Aug. 6, 2025 Digital healthcare management is here to stay, and we want to help! Here's why you should download the MyChart app for UR Medicine today.
Patient Care Weight-Loss Surgery Eligibility By Nina Elias Aug. 4, 2025 Find out if you’re eligible for bariatric surgery based on BMI, health conditions, and emotional readiness. Take our self-assessment and join a free URMC seminar.
Patient Care Bladder Cancer Symptoms and What You Need to Know About Treatment By Leslie Orr Aug. 1, 2025 Pro Football Hall of Famer Deion Sanders Shared His Bladder Cancer Story: ‘Get Yourself Checked Out’
Patient Care Play It Safe: Avoiding Common Eye Injuries By Lori Barrette Jul. 24, 2025 UR Medicine pediatric ophthalmologist Dr. Benjamin Hammond, of the Flaum Eye Institute, offers insight on common childhood eye injuries and how to avoid them.
Patient Care Is Osteoarthritis an Autoimmune Disease? By Barb Ficarra Jul. 21, 2025 The Arthritis Foundation estimates more than 30 million people in the U.S. suffer from a joint condition called osteoarthritis. But what is osteoarthritis, exactly?
Patient Care What is Chronic Venous Insufficiency? By Leslie White, Elizabeth Beach Jul. 18, 2025 President Donald Trump's diagnosis of chronic venous insufficiency, or CVI, shines a spotlight on a common condition for aging adults. What is the condition and how is it treated?
Patient Care Itching to Know: When to Seek Medical Attention for a Rash By Strategic Communications Jul. 18, 2025 Pain and blisters are just two of many reasons to seek medical attention for a rash. Learn to recognize other signs you should move beyond home care.