Area health care workers are battling a devastating increase in COVID-19 cases—and mounting burnout after eight months under siege by the virus.
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Quick Covid test earns approval
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A low-cost nasal swab card evaluated at URMC has received emergency use authorization from the FDA.
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URMC team wins grant to unspool brain processes
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At $12.2 million, it is the largest National Institutes of Health award ever received by the university’s brain and cognitive science department.
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Aging local population brings special surgical needs
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The Rochester region’s population is aging fast, heightening risks of medical complications—especially in the era of COVID-19. It’s time to adopt new standards for geriatric surgery.
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Mendoza’s moment
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With his years of training and experience, Monroe County public health chief Michael Mendoza was prepared to take on the COVID-19 pandemic. But, he says, “anybody who thinks that they were completely ready is probably underestimating the gravity of this problem.”
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A doctor’s life-altering diagnosis
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In 2016, Joel Shamaskin M.D. learned he has ALS. He and his wife now live with the emotional and physical challenges of the disease, while being passionate advocates for research and treatment.
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Datto founder McChord joins health startup
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Austin McChord, who left Datto after it was acquired by Vista Equity Partners, has taken the reins as CEO of Heart Health Intelligence.
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Joining the fight against Alzheimer’s
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Why volunteer for the APT Webstudy, which monitors participants through regular online memory testing? Peace of mind and helping to advance research on the devastating disease.
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Rochester at the forefront of vaccine trials
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The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health are joining a Phase III clinical trial for a vaccine candidate developed by Pfizer and BioNTech.
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Are COVID-19 tests available to everyone?
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Testing is not necessarily available on demand. And for those who are tested, Monroe County Health Commissioner Michael Mendoza M.D. warns of “a significant false negative rate.”
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COVID’s mental health toll
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The pandemic has brought an increase in the number of individuals suffering from anxiety and depression. Those already diagnosed with other mental health issues appear to be more vulnerable to these disorders.