Community Why Vasectomies Surge During March Madness By Sydney Burrows Mar. 18, 2024 March Madness isn't just a great time of year for basketball; it's also a prime season for vasectomies.
Research Deep in the Bile Ducts, Researchers Explore How Cancer Arises By Leslie Orr Mar. 12, 2024 The latest Wilmot study on bile duct cancer shows how two known cancer genes cooperate to fuel it.
Patient Care Can You Refuse to be Weighed at the Doctor? By Holly Russell, MD Mar. 12, 2024 As a physician, I can’t ignore the lack of scientific evidence supporting routine weigh-ins. There’s no clear evidence that they improve a patient’s health, and guidance on a thoughtful approach to ...
Patient Care Don’t Leave Your Health Up To Luck By Sydney Burrows Mar. 5, 2024 It’s easy to put off routine health screenings—but do you really want to roll the dice with your health? Schedule your appointments now with a UR Medicine provider to take control of your well-being.
Patient Care Six Things Everyone Needs to Know About Stillbirths By Sydney Burrows Mar. 1, 2024 Heather Florescue, MD, an Obstetrics & Gynecology provider at Highland Hospital, is working hard to share stillbirth prevention and awareness information with both the public and the medical ...
Patient Care Heart Attack Warning Signs May Vary in Women By Nicole Cullen Feb. 26, 2024 When it comes to the warning signs of a heart attack, men and women are not created equal. Women and men can experience heart attacks very differently and it’s important to know the range of symptoms.
Patient Care Stressed Out? Try These Science-Backed Ways to Stress Less By Kelly Webster Feb. 9, 2024 Two UR Medicine experts provide practical solutions to help you think about stress differently and calm yourself in difficult moments.
Patient Care Why Should I Give Blood? By Sydney Burrows Feb. 7, 2024 Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Patient Care URMC Announces First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Expand Health Care Access to Rural Communities By Karin Gaffney Christensen Feb. 5, 2024 The University of Rochester Medical Center has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to improve health care access and wellness outcomes in rural communities in Upstate New York through the ...
People Meet David Linehan, Our New CEO and Dean By Emily Boynton Feb. 1, 2024 A surgical oncologist and an accomplished surgeon-scientist, Linehan takes the reins as CEO of the University of Rochester Medical Center and dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry beginning ...