Patient Care Do Colonoscopies Prevent Colon Cancer? By Leslie Orr Oct. 13, 2022 Recent reports raised questions about colonoscopy, but don't cancel your procedure because it's still the best way to prevent and detect colorectal cancer.
Research A One-Two Punch: Low Levels of Coffee Roasting Chemical and Mild Flu May Damage Lungs By Susanne Pallo Oct. 10, 2022 We know that chronic exposure to high levels of a flavoring chemical found in coffee can cause lung damage, but a new URMC study suggests that even short-term exposures to this chemical can damage ...
People Meet the Detectives Behind the Diagnosis By Bethany Bushen Oct. 6, 2022 Parents and families typically turn to their child’s doctor for answers when dealing with a strange or unexplained illness. But when that doctor is stumped, who do they turn to?
Education Rochester’s Role as Breastfeeding Epicenter Continues with World’s First Breastfeeding Division By Scott Hesel Sep. 30, 2022 As a fully independent, multi-disciplinary group, the Division of Breastfeeding and Lactation Medicine will provide a variety of services for patients, including: latch-assessments, pump-assessments, ...
Research Skin Cancer Detection: New Device Seeks to Shorten Wait Time for Biopsies By Leslie Orr Sep. 28, 2022 A Wilmot investigator designed a device that can detect skin cancer from a biopsy in minutes.
Patient Care Strong Expansion Project Reaches Another Approval Milestone By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 20, 2022 The state Department of Health has issued contingent approval of a certificate of need for the project and is expected to grant final CON approval in early 2023.
Research Ovarian Cancer Detection Takes a Step Forward, Thanks to Wilmot By Leslie Orr Sep. 8, 2022 A simple blood test can predict cancer in people who have a lesion or cyst in the pelvic region, according to a new study in the Obstetrics & Gynecology "Green" journal. The non-invasive test, which ...
Education Using Improv to Address COVID Vaccine Hesitancy By Susanne Pallo Sep. 1, 2022 URMC researchers have developed a program that combines improv theater with coaching on how to tap into patients’ inner motivations to help health care workers guide their patients to get a COVID ...
Research As ASBMR President-Elect, Laura Calvi Looks to Expand Connections Among Scientists By Leslie Orr Aug. 19, 2022 Laura Calvi, M.D., take the helm as president-elect of The American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
Research New Eastman Institute Study Shows Promising Alternative to Opioids for Pain after Tooth Extractions By Karen Black Aug. 17, 2022 As the opioid epidemic rages on, an Eastman Institute for Oral Health study shows promise for a non-opioid alternative for acute dental pain.