Patient Care University of Rochester and The Highlands at Pittsford Present 'To Your Health!' By URMC Communications Mar. 22, 2009 The free “To Your Health!” series featuring health experts from the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) resumes March 24 with an increased number of programs offering advice on learning ...
Research Abnormal EKG Can Predict Death in Stroke Patients By Leslie Orr Mar. 19, 2009 People who suffer an ischemic stroke and also have an abnormality in the heart’s electrical cycle are at a higher risk of death within 90 days than people who do not have abnormal electrical activity ...
Charity Events are Booming as Flowers Begin Blooming By URMC Communications Mar. 17, 2009 With the first signs of spring, fundraisers for Golisano Children’s Hospital are blossoming left and right.
Research URMC Scientists Awarded $6.8 Million in Stem Cell Research Grants By Mark Michaud Mar. 17, 2009 Ten scientists from the University of Rochester Medical Center have been awarded more than $6.8 million by the Empire State Stem Cell Board. The grants are for a wide range of research programs in ...
URMC Skin Cancer Expert to Give Free Talk By URMC Communications Mar. 17, 2009 Elaine S, Gilmore, M.D., Ph.D., of University Dermatology Associates and the department of Dermatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, will give a free talk titled “Skin Cancer ...
Patient Care Screening Key to Early Detection of Colorectal Cancers By Leslie White Mar. 11, 2009 Colorectal cancer screening is an essential part of the health checkups you need as you grow older. If you're over 50, University of Rochester Medical Center doctors encourage you to schedule a ...
Get Your Platform Shoes Out for Ugly Disco Bash April 4 By Leslie White Mar. 9, 2009 The disco ball will be twirling as people celebrate the leisure suit, afro and platform shoes at the 2009 Ugly Disco Bash at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Riverside Convention Center. The event, ...
Doctors Choose Variety of Treatments for Follicular Lymphoma By Leslie White Mar. 8, 2009 People with follicular lymphoma are treated in a wide variety of ways depending on their physician’s preference and the region of the country that they live, according to scientists at the University ...
Research Community Participation Key to Improving Medical Research By Mark Michaud Mar. 3, 2009 The University of Rochester Medical Center has launched a new initiative to raise awareness and increase community participation in medical research. The effort, which is being supported by the ...
Research Link Between, Bacteria, Cancer Explored With Funding from American Cancer Society By URMC Communications Mar. 2, 2009 The role of bacteria in the development of colorectal cancer is coming under scrutiny at the University of Rochester Medical Center, thanks to an $840,000 research award from the American Cancer ...