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UR team explores new way to detect Parkinson’s disease
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The novel approach uses machine learning algorithms to analyze patients’ selfie videos.
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The plight of patient labs
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UR Medicine and Rochester Regional Health face phlebotomist staffing issues that mean longer waits for individuals needing blood tests. The pandemic is a factor, but not the only one.
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Officials warn of new COVID surge
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The current rise in cases is putting stress on ICUs, could force limits on elective procedures.
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COVID cases are rising again
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Monroe County reported 550 new confirmed cases Thursday, and the seven-day average is higher than it has been in months.
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Life-threatening costs
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Many patients with a potentially fatal illness also fall victim to another scourge: high out-of-pocket costs for needed drugs.
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The rural fight against COVID
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Health officials in outlying parts of the Rochester-Finger Lakes region have been grappling with vaccine hesitancy and general challenges of vaccinating rural populations.
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Most employees vaccinated, hospital systems report
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As the deadline arrives, the University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health say few employees have quit because of the state mandate.
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Health systems gird for challenges as mandate looms
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UR Medicine and Rochester Regional Health are preparing for possible staff shortages as the deadline for vaccinating health care workers nears. These workers are expected to be immunized with at least one vaccine dose against COVID-19 by Sept. 27.
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A COVID game changer?
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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine appears to be safe and effective for children aged 5 to 11, a key group of unvaccinated Americans. Emergency use approval is expected, but will parents embrace the chance to get shots for their children?
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Researcher warns of fracking dangers
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Elaine Hill, a public health economist at the University of Rochester Medical Center, co-authored an article in the journal Science that calls for tighter regulation.