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New U.S. Dietary Guidelines Decidedly ‘Fishy’ While the new 2010 U.S. Dietary Guidelines prod Americans – especially pregnant or breastfeeding moms – to eat more fish, many may be wondering exactly why seafood is so vital for a healthy diet. To learn more about the powerful nutrients found in fish, we spoke with URMC neurologist Dr. Gary Myers. [...]
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Brain Tumor Treatment Successful in Healing Rare Heart Condition Unlikely pairing of cardiologist, neurosurgeon gives young mother a 2nd chance Serendipity may have saved 32-year-old Jamie Arliss’ life. A rare tumor discovered in her heart had stumped cardiologists at the University of Rochester Medical Center. They wanted to remove the mass, but traditional techniques [...]
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BrainGate neural interface reaches 1,000-day milestone An investigational implanted system being developed to translate brain signals toward control of assistive devices has allowed a woman with paralysis to accurately control a computer cursor at 2.7 years after implantation, providing a key demonstration that neural activity can be read out and converted into action for an [...]
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American Society of Clinical Oncologists to Honor James P. Wilmot Cancer Center Physician John M. Bennett, M.D., an international expert in leukemia, has been named the 2011 recipient of the B.J. Kennedy Award and Lecture for Scientific Excellence in Geriatric Oncology. The award is given by the American Society of Clinical Oncologists (ASCO) and will [...]
New URMC Tool Helps Researchers Tackle Complex Medical Questions Simplifies Application of Math Models to Scientific Problems The University of Rochester Medical Center has developed a new high-tech tool that allows scientists to create models and develop simulations of complex systems, such as the interaction between the flu virus and the immune system. The developers [...]
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Pre-Conception and Early Pregnancy Iron Deficiency Harms Brain Rochester Researchers Identify Window of Vulnerability in Fetal Development A mother’s iron deficiency early in pregnancy may have a profound and long-lasting effect on the brain development of the child, even if the lack of iron is not enough to cause severe anemia, according to a University [...]
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Nanomodified surfaces seal leg implants against infection Researchers at Brown University have created nanoscale surfaces for implanted materials that mimic the contours of natural skin. The surfaces attract skin cells that, over time, are shown to build a natural seal against bacterial invasion. The group also created a molecular chain that allows an implant surface [...]
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Wilmot Cancer Researcher Honored as Minority Scholar Amin Ismail, Ph.D., a postdoctoral scientist at the James P. Wilmot Cancer Center, is among 50 minority scholars being honored at the American Association for Cancer Research annual meeting, April 2-6, 2011. A native of Alexandria, Egypt, Ismail studied gene function in Canada before coming to the University [...]
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Radiation 101: Dangers, Myths and More As radiation dangers related to Japan’s damaged Fukushima power plant continue to make national headlines, many people are still wondering exactly what radiation is – and how exposure to it, in high doses, can harm human health. To get straight answers, we tapped radiation biologist Dr. Jacqueline Williams for a brief physics [...]
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Programs for Children Center Stage at Satcher Awards Ceremony The second annual Dr. David Satcher Community Health Improvement Awards will be presented by the University of Rochester Medical Center’s Center for Community Health on Monday evening. In their second year, the community health improvement awards distinguish individuals who have made significant contributions to community [...]
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