UR Health Research

07/24/2025

New research reveals that tiny amounts of PFAS—widely known as “forever chemicals”—cross the placenta and breast milk to alter infants’ developing immune systems, potentially leaving lasting imprints on their ability to fight disease.

Study is first to identify specific infant immune cell changes resulting from prenatal PFAS exposure, patterns associated with weaker vaccine responses, increased allergy risk, and potential autoimmunity.

07/22/2025

HEALTHY LIVING

What is chronic venous insufficiency?

Medical Center experts give an overview of causes and treatments for chronic venous insufficiency, a common condition in aging adults.

07/18/2025

Diabetes myths debunked

Susanne Miedlich, an associate professor of medicine, and Britta Svoren, an associate professor of clinical pediatrics, help clear up common misconceptions about diabetes and explain how to stay healthy, no matter your diagnosis.

Can Type 1 diabetes be cured? What’s the difference between Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes? In 2025, experts from UR Medicine debunk common diabetes myths and explain blood sugar management, reversing Type 2 diabetes, and the genetic link to Type 1.

07/17/2025

EIOH Receives $2.1 Million to Expand Training, Public Health Initiatives »

The federal grant will support development of a training model designed to increase dental care in underserved communities and to expand the dental workforce of professionals who care for people with medically complex conditions and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

07/15/2025

University launches initiative to strengthen youth mental healthcare

A four-year collaboration between the School of Nursing and Warner School of Education and Human Development has received a federal grant to expand training and grow the workforce of mental health professionals in under-resourced communities.

A newly funded University of Rochester collaboration will prepare mental health professionals to work with youth in under-resourced communities.

07/10/2025

How to get antibiotics quickly

UR Medicine providers can prescribe you antibiotics through telehealth. Medical Center experts offer information on this convenience, which can be important for those who live in rural areas, who work or care for children during typical medical clinic hours, or who don’t have transportation.

UR Medicine providers can prescribe you antibiotics through telehealth. Getting evaluation, treatment, and antibiotics over video is being called a breakthrough.

07/10/2025

Laurent Glance: Post-Op Delirium Linked to Major Health and Financial Implications »

A large-scale study from the professor of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine identifies postoperative delirium as a common but preventable complication. Affecting one in 30 older adults after surgery, it significantly raises the risk of death, complications, and discharge to nursing homes—and adds up to $42 billion in annual U.S. healthcare costs.

A new study identifies postoperative delirium as a common but preventable complication. Affecting 1 in 30 older adults after surgery, it significantly raises the risk of death, complications, and discharge to nursing homes.

06/13/2025

Daniel Croft, MD, of Pulmonary and Critical Care, spoke about the health impacts of wildfire smoke on WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson on June 5. Croft also helped get this important health information to our community via WHEC, WROC, and Spectrum news.

In the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on June 5, 2025, we discuss the impact wildfire smoke has on people with pre-existing health conditions.

06/03/2025

Nathaniel Bayer Study Sheds Light on Caregiver Strategies, Strengths

A study by Dr. Bayer looked at how parents take care of children with serious health problems. The researchers talked to parents and found three main ways they handle daily challenges:

Finding purpose in being a caregiver
Creating helpful support systems
Learning how to manage their emotions

The study also showed that many parents need more help, like flexible work hours and better support from their communities.

Researchers at the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) have uncovered important strategies that help caregivers and parents of children with medical complexity (CMC) adapt to the inherent stress in their roles.

05/28/2025

Jeevisha Bajaj, PhD, assistant professor of Biomedical Genetics, clarified in Health (May 20) that her study on taurine and cancer risk has been misunderstood. “Despite some of the resulting news coverage, the research didn't suggest that consuming taurine increases a person's risk of developing leukemia,” Bajaj said. The study, conducted in mice, found that leukemia cells could use taurine to grow, making a “very aggressive cancer slightly more aggressive,” but Bajaj emphasized, “We have no evidence” that taurine causes cancer in healthy people.

A new study found that taurine, an amino acid often added to energy drinks, may fuel the growth of leukemia cells. But can taurine really increase your risk of the blood cancer? Experts weigh in.

05/23/2025

As golf season begins in Rochester, Medical Center experts share stretches and exercises to help prevent a common injury: golfer’s elbow.

05/22/2025

Dr. Jeff Bazarian, who runs a concussion clinic and does research, explains what happens when someone gets hit in the head during sports. He talks about the difference between concussions and smaller hits, new ways to find and prevent concussions, and how doctors are treating them today.

Sports head injuries can be serious. URMC expert Dr. Jeff Bazarian explains signs of concussions and hidden hits, safer play measures, treatments, and research.