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Microscopic 'traffic jams' studied for possible cardiac effects

Microscopic 'traffic jams' studied for possible cardiac effects

May 8, 2024

Interview with Gargi Mishra, an MD/PhD student at Upstate


Treatment can lessen severity of early Alzheimer's disease

Treatment can lessen severity of early Alzheimer's disease

May 1, 2024

Interview with neurologist Tinatin Chabrashvili, MD, PhD


Denervation can lower blood pressure for some patients

Denervation can lower blood pressure for some patients

April 29, 2024

An interview with Wei Li, MD, Upstate endovascular surgeon


Variety of treatments available for problem veins

Variety of treatments available for problem veins

April 25, 2024

Interview with Anderson Anuforo, MD


Devices offer precision dosing for people with diabetes

Devices offer precision dosing for people with diabetes

April 25, 2024

Interview with Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, chief of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism


Doctor, author describes quest for more equitable health care

Doctor, author describes quest for more equitable health care

April 25, 2024

Interview with author and visiting lecturer Ricardo Nuila, MD


Treatment and ideas concerning the change of life are evolving

Treatment and ideas concerning the change of life are evolving

April 18, 2024

Interview with Heather Hirsch, MD


Study will examine taekwondo's physical effects on participants

Study will examine taekwondo's physical effects on participants

April 18, 2024

Interview with physical therapists Bokkyu Kim, PT, PhD, and Molly Torbitt, DPT, PhD


Busy college athlete enjoys volunteering at hospital

Busy college athlete enjoys volunteering at hospital

April 12, 2024

Interview with hospital volunteer Tatum White, an SU student


Researchers probe how lupus develops and persists

Researchers probe how lupus develops and persists

April 9, 2024

Interview with rheumatologists Andras Perl, MD, PhD, and Marlene Marte, MD


Minimally invasive surgery can cure early lung cancers

Minimally invasive surgery can cure early lung cancers

April 3, 2024

Interview with thoracic surgeon Jason Wallen, MD


Work toward a dengue virus vaccine involved Syracuse volunteers

Work toward a dengue virus vaccine involved Syracuse volunteers

April 3, 2024

Interview with research scientist Adam Waickman, PhD


Researcher studies genetic factors tied to a lung disease

Researcher studies genetic factors tied to a lung disease

April 3, 2024

Interview with pulmonologist Auyon Ghosh, MD


Researchers study possible links to dementia

Researchers study possible links to dementia

March 27, 2024

Upstate researcher Roger Wong, PhD discusses his recent study on the risk factors for dementia and the role these risk factors play.


Researchers discuss effects of cannabis use

Researchers discuss effects of cannabis use

March 26, 2024

Interview with Roger Wong, PhD, and Zhi Chen about the effects of cannabis use and the connection to cognitive decline.


'Sundowning': deteriorating behavior tied to cognitive decline

'Sundowning': deteriorating behavior tied to cognitive decline

March 25, 2024

Interview with Antonio Culebras, MD, neurologist and sleep specialist


Climate change’s big threat: a hotter world

Climate change’s big threat: a hotter world

March 20, 2024

Scientist and researcher Augusta Williams, DSc discusses the biggest threats from climate change and the harm it can cause.


'Respect and Heal' campaign deals with workplace violence

'Respect and Heal' campaign deals with workplace violence

March 19, 2024

Interview with Frank Ferrante and Jerry Santoferrara, workplace violence coordinators


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