Patient Care What Is a Febrile Seizure? By Sydney Burrows Jan. 17, 2025 A child experiencing a febrile seizure can be distressing. However, understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment can help caregivers respond effectively.
Patient Care Noah’s Story: How a National Clinical Trial Gave One Mom an Extra Dose of Hope By Ruth Harper-Rhode Jan. 15, 2025 After a leukemia diagnosis, two-year-old Noah Ludgood joined a clinical trial for a promising immunotherapy treatment, which was possible because of the advanced expertise at UR Medicine's Golisano ...
Patient Care Breaking Barriers By URMC Communications Jan. 8, 2025 Through clinical innovation, education, and community advocacy, URMC’s Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics division empowers children with disabilities and their families.
Patient Care Intensive Behavior Team Sets Foundation for Proactive Treatment By Scott Hesel Jan. 8, 2025 Started by Amanda Laprime, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics and Medicine in the divisions of Transitional Care Medicine and Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, the Intensive Behavior Team ...
Patient Care Constipation Relief for Kids By URMC Communications Nov. 11, 2024 Constipation is common in kids. Here's how to help at home, and when to visit the doctor.
Research UR Medicine Golisano Children’s Hospital to Lead Groundbreaking Sickle Cell Treatment Study By Scott Hesel Nov. 6, 2024 UR Medicine Golisano Children's Hospital received a multi-million-dollar grant to compare the effectiveness of treatments for sickle cell disease.
Patient Care Halloween Safety Tips and Tricks By Sydney Burrows Oct. 29, 2024 If your family is trick-or-treating or adding some spooky decorations to the house, it’s important to keep safety front of mind. Pediatric and orthodontic UR Medicine experts suggest following these ...
Patient Care Breastfeeding: Common Questions, Tips and Misconceptions By Scott Hesel, Elizabeth Beach Sep. 16, 2024 Our breastfeeding expert, Michele Burtner, CNM, MS, MPH, IBCLC, has answered a few questions regarding common myths centered on breastfeeding as well as offer tips to make the experience smoother.
Research Antibodies in Breast Milk Provide Protection Against Common GI Virus By Scott Hesel Sep. 11, 2024 A study led by researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center found that breastmilk provides protection against rotavirus, a common gastrointestinal disease that causes diarrhea, vomiting ...
Education Managing Anxiety Going Back to School: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Students By Scott Hesel Sep. 2, 2024 How parents, children and schools can work together to foster a positive environment.