Research Rochester Research Identifies Health Disparities with Deaf ASL Users By Leslie Orr Nov. 28, 2011 Using communication tools that enabled deaf people to identify health priorities in their own community, a University of Rochester survey found higher rates of obesity, partner violence, and suicide ...
Research NIH Funds Continued Research in Suicide Prevention in China By URMC Communications Oct. 4, 2011 The National Institutes of Health Fogarty International Center has awarded $1.1 million to the University of Rochester Medical Center in support of a program that for the last 10 years has been ...
Research School of Nursing Welcomes Three Senior Researchers By Christine Roth Oct. 4, 2011 The University of Rochester School of Nursing is pleased to announce the recent addition of three senior researchers to its faculty: Emily J. Hauenstein, Karen F. Stein and Ding-Geng (Din) Chen.
Education Colleen D. Clements, Ph.D., dedicated researcher and teacher, dies at 74 By Mark Michaud May. 19, 2011 Colleen D. Clements, Ph.D., an adjunct professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Rochester Medical Center died on May 14, 2011 at the age of 74 surrounded by her family.
Research URMC Leads Push for New Approaches to Brain Injury By Leslie Orr May. 3, 2011 In the race to more accurately diagnose the severity of head injuries quickly and without a CT scan, a University of Rochester Medical Center expert has a leading role in two important nationwide ...
Research Anti-Depressants Boost Brain Cells after Injury in Early Studies By URMC Communications Apr. 17, 2011 Anti-depressants may help spur the creation and survival of new brain cells after brain injury, according to a study by neurosurgeons at the University of Rochester Medical Center.
Research Women Who Miscarry Have Long-lasting Mental Health Problems By URMC Communications Mar. 3, 2011 The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the birth of a healthy child, according to a study led by University of Rochester Medical ...
Research URMC Rheumatologist, Pro-Golfer Phil Mickelson, Shed Light on Psoriatic Arthritis By URMC Communications Mar. 2, 2011 Today, world class pro-golfer and psoriatic arthritis patient Phil Mickelson launched “On Course with Phil,” a disease education program for people with certain chronic inflammatory joint and skin ...
Research New Program Aims to Link Older Adults to Prevent Suicide By URMC Communications Dec. 21, 2010 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has awarded $2 million to the University of Rochester Medical Center to test whether linking lonely and socially disconnected seniors with other caring older ...
Research Patient Personality Hinders Detection of Depression By URMC Communications Oct. 7, 2010 Patient personality affects the accuracy of reports by friends and family members of mood history and symptoms and can cause missed diagnoses of depression, according to research published online by ...