Research URMC First in Nation to Implant Heart Failure Device That Offers Glimpse of Personalized Medicine By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jun. 16, 2010 Cardiologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center are the first to enroll in a clinical trial for an investigational management system for congestive heart failure patients. The technology ...
Research Study Suggests Additional Option to Prevent Stroke for Those at Risk By URMC Communications Feb. 26, 2010 One of the largest studies ever comparing different interventions in patients at risk for a certain type of stroke has found that a new technique appears as safe and effective as surgery, which is ...
Patient Care University of Rochester Expands Robotic Surgeries to Oral, Pharyngeal Cancers By Leslie White Feb. 16, 2010 Doctors at University of Rochester Medical Center are first in upstate New York to incorporate the precision and dexterity of a surgical robot to remove cancerous tumors in the mouth and throat.
Patient Care Rochester Cardiologist Leads Statewide Cardiology Group By URMC Communications Oct. 25, 2009 Cardiologist John Bisognano, M.D., Ph.D., professor of Medicine and director of Outpatient Cardiology at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has been elected president of the New York State ...
Research Device Significantly Reduces Blood Pressure, Improves Heart Function By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 24, 2009 A device that was first implanted in the United States at URMC as part of a clinical trial is showing not only a significant reduction in blood pressure, but also an improvement in heart structure ...
Education Generous Motorcyclists to Raise Funds for Heart Transplant Patients By Karin Gaffney Christensen Aug. 2, 2009 Organizers of the second annual “Bike Ride for Heart Transplant” invite motorcycle enthusiasts to take to the road Sept. 19 to raise funds for heart failure and transplant patients in upstate New ...
Patient Care URMC Unveils Upstate New York’s Largest Ambulatory Surgery Center By Lori Barrette Jul. 29, 2009 The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) celebrates the opening of upstate New York’s largest hospital-affiliated ambulatory surgery center. URMC Surgery Center features 10 operating suites ...
Patient Care AHA Again Recognizes URMC Cardiac, Heart Failure, Stroke Care By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jul. 15, 2009 Strong Memorial Hospital is honored with a Triple Performance Achievement Award for meeting the highest standards for coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke care. Strong Memorial is the ...
June 13 Event Benefits Harbor House of Rochester By Karin Gaffney Christensen May. 6, 2009 The community will come together with patients and staff members from the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Program in Heart Failure and Transplantation for the fourth annual “And the Beat ...
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 ...