Research Could a High-Fiber Diet Improve Cancer Immunotherapy Performance? By Susanne Pallo Dec. 12, 2023 Wilmot investigator Brendan Guercio, MD, is at the forefront of investigating whether a high-fiber diet can boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapies for patients with bladder or kidney ...
Research $13M Boosts a Growing Immunotherapy Research Project at Wilmot, Roswell Park, Kaiser Permanente By Leslie Orr Nov. 17, 2023 A collaborative clinical research project to understand racial disparities in the use of immunotherapy to treat cancer, taking place between UR Medicine’s Wilmot Cancer Institute and Roswell Park ...
Research Pancreatic Cancer Discovery Opens the Door for New Clinical Trial at Wilmot By Leslie Orr Nov. 15, 2023 Studies are focused on pancreatic cancer that spreads to the liver.
People Nancy “Nana” Bennett, Champion of Community Health and Disease Prevention, Retires By Susanne Pallo Nov. 1, 2023 A nationally recognized expert, Bennett has made tangible contributions to disease prevention, immunization, and improvement of the health and health equity of our local and regional community.
Patient Care Keeping a Human in the Loop: Managing the Ethics of AI in Medicine By Susanne Pallo Oct. 19, 2023 Increasingly used in medicine, AI raises both hopes and concerns. A 鶹Ƶbioethicist was part of a national task force that laid out recommendations to ensure AI medical devices help patients and ...
Patient Care Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness: Is Endocrine Therapy Worth It for Breast Cancer? By Leslie Orr Oct. 17, 2023 Cancer treatment is riddled with pros and cons, trade-offs. During October, breast cancer awareness month, the spotlight shines on endocrine therapy or “hormonal therapy.”
People 鶹ƵBioethicist Lainie Ross Elected to National Academy of Medicine By Jim Miller Oct. 9, 2023 An internationally renowned bioethicist who is building a bold new department at the 鶹Ƶ, Ross has been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM), an ...
Research What Happens if Your Circadian Rhythms are Out of Whack? By Leslie Orr Sep. 28, 2023 If jet lag, nighttime snacking, lack of sleep, or irregular work schedules factor into your life, a recent study adds to the evidence of cancer risk.
Patient Care Here’s How Your Smartphone Can Save Your Life By Elizabeth Beach Sep. 12, 2023 Having a phone with you can always save your life—but the power of smartphones may go beyond just a call. Even when unconscious or unable to communicate, your smartphone can save your life with these ...
Patient Care Benjamin F. Ricciardi, M.D., FAAOS, Named Highland Hospital Chief of Orthopaedics By Wendy Boyce Aug. 7, 2023 Highland Hospital announces the appointment of Benjamin F. Ricciardi, M.D., FAAOS, Associate Professor, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, as Highland’s Chief of Orthopaedics. Dr. Ricciardi, an ...