Articles tagged with: university of rochester medical center
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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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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URMC Rheumatologist, Pro-Golfer Phil Mickelson, Shed Light on Psoriatic Arthritis Today, world class pro-golfer and psoriatic arthritis patient Phil Mickelson, in partnership with both Amgen and Pfizer, Inc., launched “On Course with Phil,” a disease education program for people with certain chronic inflammatory joint and skin conditions. The program seeks to inspire people with psoriatic […]
Researchers Pinpoint Patients Who Receive Greatest Benefit from Heart Failure Treatment March 01, 2011. Mild heart failure patients with a particular condition that results in disorganized electrical activity throughout the heart benefit substantially from cardiac resynchronization therapy with defibrillator (CRT–D), according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal Circulation. In patients with […]
Breast Reduction Surgery Safe, Effective for Select Adolescents Some girls need relief from pain, psycho-social problems When a grown woman experiences significant back and neck pain from macromastia – or very large breasts – it is common practice for plastic surgeons to relieve her pain by performing breast reduction surgery. Breast reduction surgery in adolescents […]
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New Book Helps Educators Build Effective Autism Programs … February 21, 2011 Autism programs need to be as flexible as their students are different from one another. No effective one-size-fits-all program exists for educating children on the autism spectrum, but one University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) professor has written a book to guide skilled […]
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Heart Therapy: When Women Benefit More Than Men In case you missed it, we want to slip this in before the curtain closes forever on American Heart Month 2011. It’s a pretty incredible win for female heart health, marking the very first time a heart disease prevention therapy has proven more beneficial for women than men. […]
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URMC’s HIV Vaccine Clinical Trials Unit Opens Buffalo Office Researchers Look to Western NY for Help in the Search for a Vaccine … February 21, 2011 The Rochester Victory Alliance, the University of Rochester Medical Center’s HIV vaccine clinical trials unit, has opened a satellite clinic in downtown Buffalo to make it easier for volunteers […]
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High-Quality Care Associated with Lower Cost in Trauma High-quality hospitals deliver lower-cost care to trauma patients, according to a study published in the Annals of Surgery. The study found high-quality hospitals have death rates that are 34 percent lower, while spending nearly 22 percent less on trauma patient care than average-quality hospitals, suggesting high quality […]
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Scheduled Deliveries Raise Risks for Mothers, Do Not Benefit Newborns Inducing labor without a medical reason is associated with negative outcomes for the mother, including increased rates of cesarean delivery, greater blood loss and an extended length of stay in the hospital, and does not provide any benefit for the newborn. As the number of […]
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