Six Things Everyone Needs to Know About Stillbirths
Heather Florescue, MD, an Obstetrics & Gynecology provider at Highland Hospital, is working hard to share stillbirth prevention and awareness information with both the public and the medical ...
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Heart Attack Warning Signs May Vary in Women
When it comes to the warning signs of a heart attack, men and women are not created equal. Women and men can experience heart attacks very differently and it’s important to know the range of symptoms.
PCOS: So Common, and Commonly Misunderstood
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 ...
Celebrating a Teacher and Mentor to Generations of Urologists
Dr. Ronald Rabinowitz, an internationally renowned expert in pediatric urology and urologic history, has trained more than 100 urology residents and medical students, many of whom have gone on to ...
Stressed Out? Try These Science-Backed Ways to Stress Less
Two UR Medicine experts provide practical solutions to help you think about stress differently and calm yourself in difficult moments.
Why Should I Give Blood?
Blood shortages are all too common, but they’re occurring more frequently now than ever before. These five unexpected facts about donated blood show why a quick stop at your local Red Cross is a true ...
Jamie Capal Tapped as New Head of Child Neurology
Jamie Capal, MD, whose specializes in intellectual and developmental disabilities, will serve chief of the Division of Child Neurology at Golisano Children’s Hospital.
URMC Announces First-of-its-Kind Alliance to Expand Health Care Access to Rural Communities
The University of Rochester Medical Center has announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to improve health care access and wellness outcomes in rural communities in Upstate New York through the ...
As Cancer Therapies Improve, More Patients with Rectal Cancer Forego Surgery
A Wilmot Cancer Institute study shows that patients with rectal cancer who respond well to radiation and chemotherapy are increasingly opting for a watch-and-wait approach to care.
Cancer in Rural Upstate NY: Study Reveals Obstacles, Opportunities for Care
Farm life and transportation present unique challenges for Wilmot Cancer Institute patients in the region, where cancer incidence is among highest in the U.S.