Research Study Suggests New Way of Thinking about Brain Injury – As Autoimmune Disorder By Emily Boynton Mar. 6, 2013 A study from researchers at URMC and the Cleveland Clinic suggests a new way of thinking about concussions: That the brain degeneration observed among professional football players (including the ...
Patient Care Involving Other Providers in Palliative Care May Help Meet Growing Demand By Lori Barrette Mar. 6, 2013 As baby-boomers age and the number of people with serious chronic illnesses continues to rise, demand for experts in palliative medicine is sure to outstrip supply, according Timothy E. Quill, M.D., ...
People University Mourns the Death of Robert Hurlbut By Teri D'Agostino Mar. 5, 2013 The University of Rochester notes the death of Robert H. Hurlbut, entrepreneur, long-term- care innovator, and community leader. Hurlbut died unexpectedly on March 4, leaving an indelible mark on ...
Education Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for April 21 By URMC Communications Mar. 3, 2013 To raise awareness for organ transplant patients and families at Strong Memorial Hospital, the University of Rochester Medical Center is inviting individuals and teams to participate in the 12th ...
Research Upstate New York’s 1st Total Artificial Heart Patient Leaves URMC Following Successful Heart Transplant By Leslie White Mar. 1, 2013 Hockey great Gaetano Orlando today leaves the University of Rochester Medical Center grateful to the team of cardiac experts who implanted a temporary total artificial heart in his chest and the ...
Patient Care Kaul Appointed Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology By Lori Barrette Feb. 28, 2013 Vivek Kaul, M.D., was named chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, according to Paul C. Levy, M.D., Charles A. Dewey Professor and chair of the Department of Medicine.
Patient Care 2nd Annual Walk/Run Aims to Raise Awareness and Funds for Colon Cancer Research By Lori Barrette Feb. 21, 2013 Committed to engaging the greater Rochester community in the fight against colon cancer, URMC's Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is sponsoring the 2nd annual Strollin’ for the Colon 5K ...
Patient Care As Our Understanding of HIV Evolves, Grant Helps Providers Keep Pace By URMC Communications Feb. 18, 2013 As our collective understanding of HIV pathology grows, yielding more sophisticated and successful treatments, so must the knowledge of front-line clinicians. Now, a new Agency for Healthcare ...
Research Biggest Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer Falls on Older and African American Men By Leslie Orr Feb. 12, 2013 Even for people diagnosed with asymptomatic, early prostate cancer, the odds that their disease is high- or intermediate-risk and thus more aggressive is increased for people 75 and older and for ...
Community “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon Takes Another Spin By Rebecca Youmell Feb. 12, 2013 Community members are encouraged to tune-in Feb. 14 and 15 to the “Drive for Miracles” Radiothon on 100.5 The Drive, WHAM 1180, and 13WHAM-TV. Audiences will hear stories of hope and healing from ...
