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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]