Primary subclavian vein thrombosis (also called “effort thrombosis” or Paget-von Schrötter syndrome) refers to thrombosis of the subclavian vein at the junction of the first rib and clavicle, and is often associated with either prolonged or repetitive upper extremity strain in young, healthy, often muscular and athletic patients.
The management of effort thrombosis has evolved over [...]

ohn S. Kovach, M.D., Chair, Board of Directors and CEO of Lixte Biotechnology Holdings, Inc. announces the appointment of Mel Sorensen, M.D. to the company’s Board of Directors.
Dr. Sorensen is currently Board Director, President and Chief Executive Officer of Ascenta Therapeutics. He is a highly experienced leader and administrator in cancer therapeutics and cancer drug [...]

The benefits of breast-feeding are well established. Breast milk contains the right balance of nutrients for your baby, and the antibodies in breast milk boost your baby’s immune system. But if breast-feeding isn’t possible, the decision to use formula shouldn’t lead to guilt, says Jay Hoecker, M.D., a pediatrician at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Here, Dr. [...]

Nursing 2209/Pediatric Nursing is a 3-credit course which includes both theory and clinical over an eight week period. The theory component is a 3-hour class every Tuesday from 8:30-11:30 am. The clinical component is offered on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday from 2-8 pm. In addition, the first two Fridays of each eight week rotation [...]

Born Rose Catherine Schamine in Rochester, she graduated from the E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1941, referred to as the Pearl Harbor Class.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1949 from the University of Buffalo and a master’s degree in nursing administration in 1961, also from UB.
Her nursing career spanned [...]

The union representing registered nurses at the VA Medical Center is planning to picket outside the Fort Hill Avenue facility later this month.
They will protest what they say are unfair working conditions for the approximately 100 RNs who work there.
At issue is mandatory overtime, methods of scheduling evening and overnight shifts, and the way nurses [...]

State legislators have hailed a ban on mandatory overtime for nurses as a way to bring thousands into the profession and to reduce problems associated with tired nurses, such as medication errors and on-the-job injuries.
But representatives of many local health facilities don’t expect to change policies or fill vacancies because of the new law, and [...]

A better hospital room will be about more than just comfort at Unity Hospital. A prototype of the smart room and nursing unit of the future rolled up to the Long Pond Road campus Monday.
New rooms will be more efficient: Gone will be the old paper chart; designers believe it will reduce medical errors and [...]

Genesee Valley Health Partnership has named Paul Cypher of Pittsford executive director. He is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the board of directors and its membership.
Women Gynecology and Childbirth Associates has hired Dr. Sandy KS Perry of Rochester for their Brighton and Webster [...]

Nonprofits around the Seacoast are always in need of individuals with a wide variety of interests and expertise to serve as organizational leaders on boards of directors.
Serving as a board member is a great way to share your knowledge in guiding organizations that make a difference, build your resume and network with like-minded individuals. This [...]