Research Controversial Cancer Stem Cells Offer New Direction for Treatment By Leslie Orr Jun. 25, 2009 A University of Rochester Medical Center researcher sorts out the controversy and promise around a dangerous subtype of cancer cells, known as cancer stem cells.
Research URMC Pediatric Telemedicine Program Lauded for Helping Kids, Families By URMC Communications Jun. 24, 2009 The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS) recognized the Health-e-Access telemedicine program yesterday for its achievements in improving access to health care for children and families in ...
Research New Therapy Found To Prevent Heart Failure By URMC Communications Jun. 22, 2009 A landmark study led by URMC’s Arthur Moss, M.D., has successfully demonstrated that implanted cardiac resynchronization therapy devices with defibrillator can prevent sudden cardiac death and ...
Research Construction of New Research Building Underway By Mark Michaud Jun. 22, 2009 The University of Rochester Medical Center has begun construction on the Clinical and Translational Science Building, a $76.4 million project that will serve as the hub of resources, expertise, and ...
Education Young Adult Cancer Survivors to Meet July 9 at Wilmot Cancer Center By Leslie White Jun. 21, 2009 Young adult cancer survivors – ages 18-39 – and their families and friends can network with others and learn about specialized topics with community and medical professionals during a new monthly ...
Community URMC Recognized for Community Service Efforts By Mark Michaud Jun. 21, 2009 The University of Rochester Medical Center has received the Leadership Award for Community Benefit Excellence from VHA, Inc., a national health care alliance. The award is in recognition of the ...
Community Acupuncture and Fertility Topic of Free Seminar By Lori Barrette Jun. 18, 2009 Acupuncture as a complement to fertility treatment will be discussed at a free seminar offered by the Strong Fertility Center at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 27 at The Women’s Health Pavilion, 500 Red ...
Patient Care Golisano Children’s Hospital One of Nation’s Best for Pediatric Orthopaedics By URMC Communications Jun. 17, 2009 Golisano Children’s Hospital at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has been ranked 25th in Pediatric Orthopaedics in U.S.News & World Report’s 2009 edition of America’s Best Children’s ...
Education Organ, Tissue Donation is Focus of Red Wings Donation Education Day By Karin Christensen Jun. 16, 2009 Weekend ball game will raise awareness about donation with a ceremony featuring representatives from Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, Rochester Eye and Tissue Bank and the University of Rochester ...
Research Telemedicine Expands Reach of Care for Parkinson’s Patients By Mark Michaud Jun. 16, 2009 A unique and innovative telemedicine project is providing distant nursing home patients with Parkinson’s disease access to neurologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. A pilot study of ...
