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Melanoma Linked with CLL, Wilmot Recommends Close Monitoring
While studying a large group of individuals with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), a Wilmot Cancer Institute scientific team made an important discovery — these patients had a sizable 600 percent higher risk of melanoma, the most dangerous form of skin cancer. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - August 14, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

URMC to Host National Developmental Disabilities Health Conference
The University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) will host the 2019 annual conference of the American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD). The event, the preeminent conference for physicians, dentists, and other providers who treat patients with intellectual and developmental disabilities, will take place from May 10-12 at the Hyatt Regency Rochester. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - August 9, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Tristram Smith, Pioneer in Autism Research, Dies at 57
Tristram Smith, Ph.D., whose research on behavioral interventions changed the landscape of care for children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), died suddenly on Monday morning. He was 57. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - August 8, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Scientist Seeks Solutions for Cancer Patients with Dry Mouth
For several years, Wilmot Cancer Institute scientist Catherine Ovitt, Ph.D., has been investigating ways to protect and regenerate the salivary gland, which can be damaged during radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Her lab ’s latest study focuses on the cells that secrete saliva — discovering the ways in which several different cell populations have the potential to restore salivary gland function. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - August 8, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Martin Zand to Lead Clinical Research at URMC
Newly appointed Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research Martin Zand, M.D., Ph.D., hopes to increase the number of high-impact clinical trials at the Medical Center, providing more opportunities for patients to participate in and benefit from research. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 31, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Highland Hospital Plans Nearly All Private Rooms for Patients
Nearly all Highland Hospital patients will benefit from private rooms, through a modernization plan announced by the hospital. Providing patients with private rooms will further Highland Hospital ’s ongoing efforts to improve patient care, help reduce the risk of infections, and offer more adequate, therapeutic space during recovery. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 26, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

NIH Extends URMC ’s Role in Network to Advance Neurological Care
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has extended the University of Rochester Medical Center ’s membership in the Network for Excellence in Neuroscience Clinical Trials, or NeuroNEXT, which was created to accelerate clinical research involving new treatments for neurological disorders. The $1.5 million grant to URMC will provide patients in the region access to cutting-edge experimental t herapies and continue the Medical Center’s key role in helping bring new drugs to market. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 26, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Study Supports Blood Test to Help Diagnose Brain Injury
For the first time in the U.S., a blood test will be available to help doctors determine if people who ’ve experienced a blow to the head could have a traumatic brain injury such as brain bleeding or bruising. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 25, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Fuller Spencer Tapped to Lead Strong Memorial and Highland Hospitals Finances
Carrie Fuller Spencer has been named chief financial officer (CFO) of Strong Memorial (SMH) and Highland hospitals effective immediately. She has held the position of interim CFO at Strong since last October. As part of this role, she also will provide financial oversight for UR Medicine Home Care and Highland Long Term Care facilities. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 25, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Highland Hospital ’s Palliative Care Program has received Advanced Recertification from the Joint Commission
, the nation’s main accrediting body in health care. This is the third recertification for the program. Highland first received Joint Commission Advanced Certification for palliative care in 2012 and recert ification in 2014, 2016, and 2018. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 23, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Highland Hospital Announces New Director of Palliative Care Program
Chin-Lin Ching, M.D., has been appointed as Director of the Highland Hospital Palliative Care Consult Service. Dr. Ching follows Daniel Mendelson, M.S., M.D., who became the first palliative care physician at Highland in 2000. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 23, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Highland Hospital ’s Palliative Care Program Receives Joint Commission Advanced Recertification
Highland Hospital ’s Palliative Care Program has received Advanced Recertification from the Joint Commission, the nation’s main accrediting body in health care. This is the third recertification for the program. Highland first received Joint Commission Advanced Certification for palliative care in 2012 and recert ification in 2014, 2016, and 2018. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 16, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

UR Medicine to Expand Special Needs Care in Southern Tier
Youths with autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Chemung, Schuyler, and Steuben counties will be able to receive care closer to home and more easily connect with local support organizations thanks to a new agreement between Corning Incorporated and UR Medicine ’s Golisano Children’s Hospital. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 13, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

Practice Makes Perfect -- Fake Organs Guide the Way for 'Impossible' Cancer Surgery
Anthony Camnetar remembers the first time he was told that he had von Hippel-Lindau syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. He was 12 years old and his mother, who had just picked him up from school, broke the news through tears realizing the health challenges her son would face for the rest of his life. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 11, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news

“Fighting” Cancer May Detract Men from Palliative Care
Men with advanced cancer are 30 percent less likely than women to consider palliative care, according to a University of Rochester Medical Center study. (Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases)
Source: University of Rochester Medical Center Press Releases - July 9, 2018 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: University of Rochester Medical Center Source Type: news