Review of recent studies shows predominantly positive results for health information technology A study completed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and published in the journal Health Affairs finds growing evidence of the benefits of health information technology (HIT). Using methods that were employed by two previous independent reviews, […]

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Wilmot Cancer Center and Media Partners Raise Awareness on Colorectal Cancer Local on-air personalities lend support in effort to highlight importance of colonoscopy screenings  “We know that if we can encourage more people to get screened at the appropriate times, we can significantly lower the number who die each year of colorectal cancer,” said John […]

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Weak supporting evidence can undermine belief in an outcome New research shows that people who receive weak but supportive evidence about a proposition are less optimistic about the outcome than people who receive no evidence at all. The “weak evidence effect” could be a useful tool in communications, from marketing to political discourse. PROVIDENCE, R.I. […]

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Left Behind: How Family Members Make Sense of Suicide When a loved one commits suicide, uncertainties abound. Many wonder: Was the suicide a selfish act – or an act of desperation? And should loved ones treat it – and grieve it – the same way they would any other premature death or loss? Worse, to add […]

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Dyson Day Examines Link between Education and Health of Children William Cala, former Fairport schools superintendent to be featured The 11th annual Anne E. Dyson Memorial Grand Rounds on Wednesday, March 9, will feature outspoken educator, William Cala, Ed.D., former interim superintendent of the Rochester City School District (RCSD) and former superintendent of Fairport schools. […]

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Pathology Study Tracks Uterine Changes with Mifepristone URMC Research Confirms Possible Use of Drug for Painful Fibroids Research continues to show that the controversial abortion drug mifepristone might have another use, as a therapeutic option besides hysterectomy for women who suffer from severe symptoms associated with uterine fibroids. The University of Rochester Medical Center in […]

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Women Who Miscarry Have Long-lasting Mental Health Problems For many, birth of a healthy child does not resolve depression and anxiety The depression and anxiety experienced by many women after a miscarriage can continue for years, even after the birth of a healthy child, according to a study led by University of Rochester Medical Center […]

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Researchers Focus on Human Cells for Spinal Cord Injury Repair Derived from Stem Cells – Restore Movement in Animal Models  March 02, 2011.   For the first time, scientists discovered that a specific type of human cell, generated from stem cells and transplanted into spinal cord injured rats, provide tremendous benefit, not only repairing damage to […]

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University Professor Gordon Wood has been awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama Gordon Wood has been awarded the National Humanities Medal by President Barack Obama. The medal was presented by the president during a White House ceremony Wednesday, March 2, 2011. PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Renowned author and historian Gordon Wood, […]

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Brain Tumor Treatment Successful in Healing Rare Heart Condition Unlikely pairing of cardiologist, neurosurgeon gives young mother a 2nd chance The current clinical trial process in the United States is on shaky ground. In this era of personalized medicine, as diseases are increasingly defined by specific genetic and biologic markers and treatments are tailored accordingly, […]

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