A new review by University of Rochester neuroscientist Maiken Nedergaard links disrupted sleep rhythms with increased dementia risk. The article explores how synchronized biological processes during non-REM sleep help clear waste from the brain.
A new documentary follows five University of Rochester medical students through classroom pressures and personal growth. The film features candid reflections on challenges faced during training—including a trek along Spain’s Camino de Santiago.
University of Rochester researchers are investigating if biological changes during pregnancy help reduce fetal exposure to mercury from fish. The study examines gut microbiome shifts and uses noninvasive methods to track mercury elimination patterns.
Researchers at University of Rochester Medical Center report a large decrease in opioid prescriptions after surgery through teamwork and better communication. The study found most patients could be discharged without opioids using simple interventions. Authors say these methods are easy for other hospitals to adopt.
Deirdre M. Flynn, Esq., has been appointed Associate Vice President for Risk Management at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) after serving in the position on an interim basis for the past year.
Each morning, John Lefrois says he is “grateful to open my eyes and take a breath.
Many pregnant individuals face uncertainty about which medications are safe to use, often leading to anxiety over balancing their own health with that of their baby.
Researchers at the Wilmot Cancer Institute have found that taurine, an amino acid present in energy drinks and supplements, may contribute to weaker bones in mice as it fuels leukemia growth.
Only a small percentage of historically marginalized children with uncontrolled asthma in Rochester, New York, are receiving specialist care, according to new research published in the Journal of Asthma.