Research More Proof that Too Many Medications Leads to Adversity for Older Cancer Patients By Leslie Orr Feb. 27, 2023 Polypharmacy is a buzz word for the use of multiple medications. A Wilmot Cancer Institute study shows it can have serious consequences for older adults with cancer.
Patient Care UR Medicine Opens Region's First Ambulatory Orthopaedic Surgery Center By Barbara Ficarra Feb. 20, 2023 UR Medicine opens the region's first ambulatory surgery center dedicated to orthopaedic procedures, part of a multi-year, $227 million project to build one of the nation's largest campuses for ...
Patient Care Face to Face: Anna Weiss Strives to Bring "Brightness," Vision to the Breast Cancer Program By Leslie Orr Jan. 27, 2023 Anna Weiss, MD, recently joined Wilmot Cancer Institute as a breast cancer surgeon and director of the Breast Cancer Service Line. A Syracuse native, she shares her vision for Wilmot's Breast Care ...
Research Black Patients Less Likely to Get Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, More Likely to Die By Susanne Pallo Dec. 20, 2022 Minimally invasive heart surgeries carry less risk and have shorter recovery times, but a new study led by URMC researchers shows that Black patients have less access to these procedures and are more ...
People A Quiet Place: Chaplaincy Team Offers Space, Healing and Comfort to Many By Bethany Bushen Dec. 8, 2022 In her 20 years here, Director of Chaplaincy Services at Strong Memorial Hospital Rev. Robin Franklin has sat alongside many people through their worst moments. From comforting patients and families ...
Research Meeting Them Where They Are: Research Examines Digital Interventions for Teen Suicide Prevention By Kelly Webster Dec. 7, 2022 Arielle Sheftall, Ph.D., earned $4 million from the NIH to study unconventional, digital approaches to help high-risk youth navigate difficult times.
Patient Care UR Medicine Urgent Care Opens New Location in Webster By URMC Communications Nov. 10, 2022 UR Medicine Urgent Care now offers 13 locations in communities throughout our region, including Monroe, Ontario, Livingston, Steuben, Allegany and Wayne counties – bringing patients convenient and ...
People Op-Ed: Mentorship Always Matters, Especially for Black Faculty in Academia By Leslie Orr Nov. 8, 2022 In The Hematologist journal, Wilmot investigator Nikesha Gilmore, Ph.D., discusses the challenges faced by Black faculty members.
Research What Happens if Your Circadian Rhythms are Out of Whack? By Leslie Orr Oct. 21, 2022 If jet lag, nighttime snacking, lack of sleep, or irregular work schedules factor into your life, a recent study adds to the evidence of cancer risk.
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.