Research URMC Receives $4.5 Million in NYS Stem Cell Grants By Mark Michaud Mar. 25, 2010 The University of Rochester Medical Center has received a total of $4.5 million in funding from the Empire State Stem Cell Board for research in neurological disease, cancer, cardiovascular disease, ...
Research Rochester Contributes to New Findings to Stop Liver Disease By URMC Communications Mar. 25, 2010 Physicians have found that a drug now used to treat a complication of end-stage liver disease known as hepatic encephalopathy is useful for preventing a relapse of the condition. As a result, ...
Patient Care Wilmot Cancer Center Gets Excellence Award for Cancer Care Programs By Leslie White Mar. 24, 2010 The James P. Wilmot Cancer Center at the University of Rochester Medical Center has received a New Program Outstanding Achievement Award from the Commission on Cancer of the American College of ...
Research Rochester Study Connects Workplace Turmoil, Stress and Obesity By Leslie Orr Mar. 23, 2010 A new study that provides a snapshot of a typical American workplace observed that chronic job stress and lack of physical activity are strongly associated with being overweight or obese.
Research Transition into Adult Health Care is a Rocky Road for 20-Somethings By URMC Communications Mar. 23, 2010 Young adults, a generally healthy population, are increasingly flocking to emergency departments instead of outpatient clinics for medical treatment, according to a recent study.
Community Inaugural Community Health Improvement Awards Announced By Mark Michaud Mar. 23, 2010 The recipients of the Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards were announced last night during a ceremony at the University of Rochester Medical Center. The inaugural awards recognized ...
Research Facial Aging is More Than Skin Deep By Lori Barrette Mar. 22, 2010 A study by physicians at the University of Rochester Medical Center indicates that significant changes in facial bones – particularly the jaw bone – occur as people age and contribute to an aging ...
Education Diversity Event Focuses on Health Issues Affecting Native Americans By URMC Communications Mar. 21, 2010 With an eye always to improving health particularly for at-risk populations, the University of Rochester School of Nursing with the Friends of Ganondagan presented an afternoon program devoted to ...
Patient Care Stafford Man Donates Bone Marrow to Help Stranger, Honor His Young Son By Leslie White Mar. 19, 2010 When Garth Swanson’s toddler son was diagnosed with a life-threatening brain tumor, he would have done anything to help save the boy’s life. University of Rochester Medical Center doctors brought his ...
Research $8 Million Boosts Environmental Health Sciences Center By URMC Communications Mar. 19, 2010 Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center who are exploring the health effects of environmental agents have received $8 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health to ...