Patient Care PCOS: So Common, and Commonly Misunderstood By URMC Communications Feb. 19, 2024 Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a common but very misunderstood condition; for starters, there are no "cysts" in the ovaries of patients who suffer from it. We're here to clear up this and other ...
Patient Care Why It’s So Hard to Lose Weight in the Winter By Sydney Burrows Jan. 25, 2024 While New Year’s is a great time to set resolutions and make lifestyle changes, winter may pose challenges if your goal is dramatic weight loss.
Patient Care Is BMI Accurate? New Evidence Says No By Lori Barrette Jan. 8, 2024 For years, BMI—body mass index—has been the go-to tool for plotting our weight into categories. If your BMI number is 25 or higher, you fall into the overweight or obese category. So, does that mean ...
Patient Care FDA Approves New Postpartum Depression Pill By Nicole Cullen Oct. 23, 2023 Learn more about Zuranolone, the first oral medication designed specifically to treat postpartum depression.
Patient Care What to Expect at a Mammogram: A Comprehensive Guide By Nicole Cullen Oct. 11, 2023 Heading to your very first mammogram? Here’s what you should expect.
Patient Care Palliative, Hospice Care Can Help Ease Difficult Times By Leslie White Aug. 16, 2023 When facing serious illness, understanding the distinctions between palliative and hospice care can help you make informed choices that prioritize comfort, dignity and overall well-being.
Research Research continues to rule out brain’s immune system as key to fetal alcohol spectrum disorders By Kelsie Smith Hayduk May. 8, 2023 Researchers at the Del Monte Institute for Neuroscience at the University of Rochester continue to find evidence that the brain’s immune system may not be the culprit behind fetal alcohol spectrum ...
Patient Care Dual-Organ Transplant at Strong Memorial Hospital Saves Young Woman By Leslie White Apr. 9, 2023 A Chili mother is grateful after life-saving, dual-organ transplant surgeries following a massive effort at UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital. More than 250 clinical and support staff – enough to ...
Research PFAS: What You Need to Know By Kelly Webster Mar. 21, 2023 PFAS are potentially harmful chemicals found in common, everyday products and drinking water. Researchers at URMC study the impacts PFAS have on our health and share what they know.
Patient Care How to Lower Your Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence By Leslie Orr Oct. 18, 2022 Wilmot's Michelle Shayne, M.D., shares practical information anyone can use.
