Monroe County Medical Society

06/06/2026

A new sensor could enable earlier detection of bladder cancer

Using catheters coated with carbon nanotubes, MIT researchers developed a new way to monitor bladder cancer patients for tumor recurrence.

06/05/2026

The Brain’s Night Shift: How Sleep, Waste Clearance, and Dementia May Be Linked

Disruptions in a coordinated sleep-related brain rhythm may explain why conditions such as aging, chronic stress, cardiovascular disease, depression, and fragmented sleep are associated with increased dementia risk.

06/04/2026

Congratulations Dr. Bennett!

Congratulations to Dr. Jane Bennett on her recent appointment as President-Elect of the Monroe County Medical Society (MCMS) Board of Directors.

Currently serving as Board Secretary, Dr. Bennett has long demonstrated a commitment to advancing patient care and supporting the physician community throughout Greater Rochester.

In her upcoming role as Board President, she will continue MCMS’s mission of advocating for physicians, patients and the future of healthcare in our community.

We are proud to celebrate this well-deserved achievement and grateful for Dr. Bennett’s leadership and dedication.

06/04/2026

Cancer, Mood, Anxiety, Sleep: It’s All Connected and Yoga Eases Symptoms for Survivors

A month of gentle and restorative yoga improves physical and psychological symptoms for cancer survivors.

06/03/2026

5 Backyard Injuries Doctors See Every Summer

From fire pit burns to playground falls, discover the top backyard injuries doctors see every summer and the simple safety steps parents can take to keep children safe outdoors.

06/02/2026

New bills may cap insulin costs at $35 per month for Americans with commercial insurance

Two bills were recently proposed in the U.S. Senate to cap out-of-pocket insulin spending at $35 per month for Americans with commercial health insurance. Sens. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., Susan Collins, R-Maine, John Kennedy, R-La., and Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., introduced the Improving Needed Safeguards...

06/01/2026

How state laws can stymie research into your ancestors' psychiatric records

Frustrated family members and others have been pushing for law changes in New York and other states that would allow the release of mental health records of long-dead ancestors.

05/30/2026

Spring is Here: Fresh Air, Smell of Cut Grass … and Tons of Children Injured by Lawn Mowers

Features Top Features  May 6, 2026 Spring is Here: Fresh Air, Smell of Cut Grass … and Tons of Children Injured by Lawn Mowers Posted By: admin Lawn mower injuries in children are more common than most think: each year over 2,500 lawn–mower injuries occur in children under 14 By Natasha O’Ma...

05/29/2026

Nursing Shortage Still a Problem Despite Influx of New Nurses https://buff.ly/g1WfDHp

05/28/2026

Allergy: How to Deal with It

Features Top Stories  May 6, 2026 Allergy: How to Deal with It Posted By: admin By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant   With Rochester’s nickname of the “Flower City,” it’s little wonder it ranks high on a list of challenging places to live with seasonal allergies. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation ...