Research Targeting Flight-or-Fight Hormone Response to Combat Heart Failure By Emily Boynton Jun. 24, 2010 We’ve all experienced the strong heartbeat that accompanies emotions such as fear and rage. But can the body’s natural response to these emotions be used to combat heart failure? Results of a study ...
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 Jazz Musician, Nazareth Professor Enjoys Life Again Thanks to Artificial Heart Device By Karin Gaffney Christensen Jun. 13, 2010 Heart failure patient Paul Smoker has seen his quality of life improve as a result of the HeartMate II left ventricular assist device.
Patient Care Cardiac, Surgical ICUs Earn Awards for Critical Care Excellence By Karin Gaffney Christensen May. 4, 2010 For the fourth consecutive year, Strong Memorial’s cardiac-vascular intensive care unit (CVICU/7-1600) will accept the Beacon Award for Critical Care Excellence, and for the first time, the ...
Education Flag-Raising Ceremony Honors Gift of Organ, Tissue Donation By Karin Gaffney Christensen Apr. 25, 2010 Fourth annual event celebrating National Donate Life Month to take place Tuesday, April 27, in Strong Memorial Hospital's main loop.
Patient Care FDA Approves Destination Therapy Device for Heart Failure By Karin Gaffney Christensen Apr. 8, 2010 Heart failure patients in upstate New York and across the country have a new option that has demonstrated significant survival rate results. The FDA in January approved HeartMate II, the next ...
Research $8 Million Boosts Environmental Health Sciences Center By URMC Communications Mar. 19, 2010 Scientists at the University of Rochester Medical Center who are exploring the health effects of environmental agents have received $8 million in new funding from the National Institutes of Health to ...
Community Rochester River Run/Walk 5K set for April 11 By URMC Communications Mar. 18, 2010 Individuals and teams are invited to participate in the ninth annual Friends of Strong Rochester River Run/Walk 5K on Sunday, April 11, at the Roundhouse Shelter at Genesee Valley Park.
Patient Care 5 Upstate Individuals Touted for Organ Donation Efforts By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 17, 2009 Health care providers whose support of organ donation is considered exemplary were honored Sept. 15 during Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network’s second annual Organ Donation Collaborative regional ...
Patient Care Upstate Hospitals Receive Honors for Organ Donation Rates By Karin Gaffney Christensen Sep. 16, 2009 Five hospitals, including URMC's Highland Hospital, were recognized by Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network for significantly increasing their organ donation rates over a 12-month period. The awards ...