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$10 Million Gift from Philip Saunders Advances URMC’s Neuromuscular Program, Other InitiativesJune 3rd Golf Classic to Benefit Women’s Health E. Philip Saunders Philip Saunders, a Rochester businessman and a major supporter of the neuromuscular disease program at the University of Rochester Medical Center, has donated an additional $10 million – one of the largest […]
Vice President, Secretary Duncan introduce guidance on legal obligations to prevent and respond to sexual violence in school and on campus Addressing Sexual Violence in Our Schools Vice President Joe Biden visits the University of New Hampshire to raise awareness and announce a new Administration effort to help the nation’s schools address sexual violence. […]
The White House. Presidential Proclamation – World Autism Awareness Day __________________________________________________________________________________ The White House Office of the Press Secretary April 01, 2011 Presidential Proclamation–World Autism Awareness Day A PROCLAMATION With autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) affecting nearly one percent of children in the United States, autism is an urgent public health issue with a profound […]
Alumni Couple Donates $1 Million to Medical Center Karen Webb Sutherland, a 1961 graduate of the University of Rochester School of Nursing, and her husband, Robert M. Sutherland, Ph.D., a 1966 graduate of the University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, have given $1 million in support of an endowed scholarship and an endowment for […]
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. […]
June 3rd Golf Classic to Benefit Women’s Health Proceeds Will Advance Pelvic Pain Research at URMC March 28, 2011 Victor Hills Golf Club will host a Women’s Health Golf Classic on Friday, June 3, to benefit advances in pelvic pain research at the University of Rochester Medical Center. Chronic pelvic pain is more common in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Medications can be effective when they are used properly, but some can be addictive and dangerous when abused. This chart provides a brief look at some prescribed medications that—when used in ways or by people other than prescribed—have the potential for adverse medical consequences, including addiction. In 2010, approximately 16 million Americans reported using a […]
Saw palmetto Treatments
In men: used to treat and relieve symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH); shrinks the prostate and releases the squeeze of the urethra, so that, urine flows normally; increases urine volume, decreases frequent urination, and more ease of urination.
In women: helps relieve painful periods and regulates the menstrual cycle; stimulates the production of prolactin, a female hormone that promotes breast enlargement. Used to treat urinary tract and bladder infections; has an aphrodisiac effect by enhancing sexual functioning and sexual desire.
Actually, there is no reason to be embarrassed. Enlarged breasts are common among teenage boys and men, and breast reduction surgery is increasingly popular among guys. In fact, in the US it’s the fourth most popular cosmetic surgical procedure among males, with nearly 17,000 of them performed in 2009 alone.
Great news for all those women (and men) who have wanted to try the beautifying effects of snail slime but could never get past the “ick” factor. 20yrsyounger.com promises to get rid of the Ewww… while still letting women reap the anti-aging and rejuvenating benefits of snail slime cream. The process itself is called lyophilisation […]
The specific type of birth defect depends on the systems in the fetus developing at the time of alcohol exposure. Organ systems are most vulnerable to damage by alcohol during the period of most dynamic development. The damage seen in animal models roughly corresponds to weeks 3 to 8 in human pregnancy. However, if a woman drinks any time throughout her pregnancy, damage may occur.
