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Expanding the scope of Parkinson’s research
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The University of Rochester Medical Center is looking for more participants in the landmark Parkinson’s Progression Markers Initiative.
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A healer’s lens
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After years as practicing physician, Michael Krasner M.D. is turning to filmmaking to explore how a group of UR medical students balance their ideals and motivations with the realities of working in a hospital.
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UR clinical researchers get $2.9 million award
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The Center for Health + Technology will use the funds to develop new outcomes measures for use in therapeutic studies in a range of chronic diseases.
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Hospitals strained by bed shortage
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A dearth of nursing home beds is a key factor putting additional pressure on limited hospital capacity, officials say.
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URMC CEO Taubman sets retirement
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Taubman, who also is UR School of Medicine and Dentistry dean, plans to remain in the posts until at least December 2023.
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URMC targets early intervention in mental health
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The University of Rochester Medical Center and the Patrick P. Lee Foundation have partnered to create Intercept, the first clinical-high-risk program in Upstate New York.
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Mental health’s racial gap
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Blacks, Latinos and other people of color struggling with depression and other mental health issues often have difficulty forming close bonds with therapists, most of whom are white.
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RCR taking part in vaping cessation study
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Rochester Clinical Research is among five centers in the United States evaluating a nicotine vaping cessation treatment.
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RRH hires Eslinger for new systemwide leadership role
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Jennifer Eslinger has been named Rochester Regional Health’s president of health care operations and chief operating officer. She previously worked with RRH CEO Richard “Chip” Davis.
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UR brain researchers get $15 million
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The federal grant will help researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center and other institutions study the mechanics that control the glymphatic system.