Research Study Examines Second COVID Booster to Strengthen Immunity, Prepare for Future Waves By Mark Michaud Mar. 31, 2022 Can a second booster protect against future COVID waves and variants? URMC researchers are leading a new study that will help determine which boosters are recommended this fall, when COVID infections ...
Research ‘Immune Distraction’ from Previous Colds Leads to Worse COVID Infections By Susanne Pallo Mar. 4, 2022 Counterintuitive results from a new URMC study suggest that prior infection and immunity to one of the seasonal cold coronaviruses may have put people at risk of more severe COVID illness and death.
Research When Does a Pandemic Become Endemic? By Mark Michaud Feb. 28, 2022 Ann Falsey, M.D., addresses the question of what life may look like once COVID takes its place among other circulating respiratory diseases that, while dangerous for some, do not produce spikes in ...
Research Meet Five Inspiring Women in Science By Susanne Pallo Feb. 11, 2022 On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, female researchers from across URMC share the career choices they made, the obstacles they overcame and their advice for the next generation.
Research Son of an Omicron: The New COVID Subvariant By Susanne Pallo Jan. 27, 2022 First, there was alpha, then delta, then omicron. Now, the World Health Organization has flagged a new COVID subvariant, the so-called “son of omicron.” A URMC expert tells you what you need to know.
Research Trust in Science at Root of Vaccine Acceptance By Mark Michaud Jan. 12, 2022 Results of a global research project indicate that trust in science is the most powerful determinant of whether a person will decide to get a COVID vaccine.
Research Omicron is Spreading: Here’s What Our Scientists Know By Susanne Pallo Jan. 10, 2022 The Omicron variant, which emerged in Botswana and South Africa in November of 2021, made its first appearance in Monroe County on December 22 – around the same time it became the dominant variant ...
Patient Care Colds and Flu: Do You Need Antibiotics? By Lori Barrette Jan. 5, 2022 COVID-19 has significantly changed the way we consider even minor coughs and cold-like symptoms. UR Medicine Primary Care's Dr. Michael Gavin offers advice on what to look for, when to call to your ...
Research With Omicron on the Rise, Experts Answer COVID Booster Questions By Susanne Pallo Nov. 24, 2021 All U.S. adults are now eligible for COVID vaccine boosters, but certain groups are particularly encouraged to get a boost. Get the details and answers to common questions from our COVID vaccine ...
Community Put These COVID Safety Steps On Your Holiday To-Do List By Barbara Ficarra Nov. 18, 2021 This holiday season, the best thing you can do for yourself, your loved ones and your community is to stay healthy and safe.