http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/ HealthLink on Air (HLOA) is a 60 minute, taped radio program that airs every Sunday on WSYR (570 AM) at 9 a.m. Podcast Generator 0.96 - podcastgen.sourceforge.net Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:19:15 -0400 en SUNY Upstate Medical University HealthLink on Air (HLOA) is a 60 minute, taped radio program that airs every Sunday on WSYR (570 AM) at 9 a.m. SUNY Upstate Medical University SUNY Upstate Medical University richm@upstate.edu no Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Re-wiring Our Brains", and Ann Botash, MD: "Child Abuse". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Re-wiring Our Brains", and Ann Botash, MD: "Child Abuse". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Re-wiring Our Brains", and Ann Botash, MD: "Child Abuse". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:19:15 -0400 Part 1: Dr. Steven Youngentob: Prenatal alcohol exposure. Part 1: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. Part 1: Dr. Steven Youngentob: Prenatal alcohol exposure. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:16:10 -0400 Part 2: Dr. Steven Youngentob: Prenatal alcohol exposure. Part 2: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. Part 2: Dr. Steven Youngentob: Prenatal alcohol exposure. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-07-03_07-6-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Thu, 03 Jul 2008 15:14:22 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Dr. Sharon Brangman: "The Silver Tsunami". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Independence Day Splash", and Dr. Sharon Brangman: "Special Report: Geriatricians Cite Looming Silver Tsunami". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Dr. Sharon Brangman: "The Silver Tsunami". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:22:45 -0400 Part 1: David Reed, MD and Dr. Barbara Connor: medical care in the Sudan. Part 1: University Hospital emergency medicine physician David Reed and Dr. Barbara Connor of Auburn Hospital recount their experiences providing medical care to a remote village in the Sudan and how little it can sometimes take to save a life. Part 1: David Reed, MD and Dr. Barbara Connor: medical care in the Sudan. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:20:35 -0400 Part 2: Dr. David Reed and Dr. Barbara Connor: medical care in the Sudan. Part 2: University Hospital emergency medicine physician David Reed and Dr. Barbara Connor of Auburn Hospital recount their experiences providing medical care to a remote village in the Sudan and how little it can sometimes take to save a life. Health Information Center Resources for Global Health and Physicians: Books: Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World, by Tracy Kidder. Published by Random House.Trade Paperbacks, 2004. Infections and Inequalities: The Modern Plagues, by Paul Farmer, University of California Press, 2001. Pathologies of Power: Health, Human Rights, and the New War on the Poor, by Paul Farmer, University of California Press, 2001. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. Other: Passport to Practice , SUNY Upstate Outlook. Volume 7, Number 1 Spring 2008. Partners In Health (PIH) - Health Care for the Poor. Video of Dr. Paul Farmer on first page of the web site. Global Food Crisis a 'Silent Tsunami', from National Public Radio. World Health Organization HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: John Dau Foundation Southern Sudan gets health care from CNY, Metro Voices, Syracuse.com. God Grew Tired Of Us: A Memoir, by John Bul Dau and Michael Sweeney. News & Views: Special Report: Geriatricians Cite Looming Silver Tsunami, from MedPage Today. Part 2: Dr. David Reed and Dr. Barbara Connor: medical care in the Sudan. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-27_06-29-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 27 Jun 2008 09:19:00 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Upstate President David Smith, MD: "Growth Under Pressure". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "A Great Graduation Present ", and Upstate President David R. Smith, MD: "Growth Under Pressure". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Upstate President David Smith, MD: "Growth Under Pressure". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:48:43 -0400 Neurosurgery senior research associate Sean Huckins: functional MRI (fMRI). Neurosurgery senior research associate Sean Huckins discusses the invaluable role of functional MRI (fMRI) scanning, particularly during brain surgery. Neurosurgery senior research associate Sean Huckins: functional MRI (fMRI). http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:45:33 -0400 Deborah Hermann: EM-STAT (Emergency Medicine Simulation Technology & Training) Center & paramedic training. Deborah Hermann, operations director for Emergency Medicine, describes how a "family" of astoundingly realistic mannequins is used to train paramedics and other medical specialists.Health Information Center Resource for functional MRI and Brain Mappings: Functional MRI of the Brain (fMRI), from RadiologyInfo - Radiological Society of North America. Preoperative Brain Mapping Alters Tumor Surgery, from Science Daily. Brain Scans Of The Future: Psychologists Use fMRI To Understand Ties Between Memories And The Imagination, from Science Daily. Brain Surgery Refined With New Mapping Technique, from Medical News Today. fMRI in the public eye, by Eric Racine and others. Nature Reviews Neuroscience volume 6, pages 159-164 February 2005. Health Information Center Resource for functional MRI and Brain Mappings: Paramedic Curriculum, from the New York State Department of Health. Accredited Courses for EMTs, Paramedics and First Responders Continuing Education. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: MRI Core Facility Research: Neurosurgery - at SUNY Upstate Medical University. EM-STAT Simulation Center - at SUNY Upstate Medical University. For more information, call 315.464.4851. EM-STAT Simulation Center Video - from Upstate Magazine, a monthly news magazine produced by Upstate's Department of Educational Communications (viewing video requires RealPlayer). Prehospital Education Programs, including First Responder, EMT-Basic, EMT-Intermediate, Paramedic & Refresher Courses. Deborah Hermann: EM-STAT (Emergency Medicine Simulation Technology & Training) Center & paramedic training. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-20_06-22-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:44:28 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Dr. John McCabe: "Heart Attack After Hours". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Us Guys Are Really Stupid", and Dr. John McCabe: "Heart Attack After Hours". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, & Dr. John McCabe: "Heart Attack After Hours". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:55:59 -0400 Spinal surgery specialist Dr. Ross Moquin: The new O-arm portable 3-D CT scanner. The O-armTM is a new portable 3-D CT scanner that is dedicated to the Operating Room and provides real time scans that help surgeons track their progress during surgery. This is the only system in New York state and is currently being used by the department of Neurosurgery and specifically by spinal surgery specialist Dr. Ross Moquin. Spinal surgery specialist Dr. Ross Moquin: The new O-arm portable 3-D CT scanner. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:52:20 -0400 Geriatrician Dr. Sharon Brangman: Alzheimer's treatment. Dr. Sharon Brangman, professor of Medicine and a geriatrician, talks about the annual Alzheimer's caregiver conference sponsored by the Geriatrics Division at Upstate and discusses new findings in the area of Alzheimer's treatment. Health Information Center Resources for the O-arm Imaging System: Medtronic Navigation Neurosurgical Instruments Breakaway Imaging to Debut Its O-arm Imaging System at NASS; Launches New Web-Site; Gets Key Patent Issued, BNET Business Network. Book (referenced in Dr. Brangman's interview): The 36 Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss in Later Life, 4th Edition, by Nancy L. Mace and Peter V. Rabins. Published by Johns Hopkins University Press. 2006, Paperback. Book is available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: The Department of Neurosurgery at SUNY Upstate Medical University. To Request a Neurosurgical Referral, or call toll free: 1-800-255-5011. News & Views: Off-Hours Hospital Arrival Does Not Increase Deaths After MI Geriatrician Dr. Sharon Brangman: Alzheimer's treatment. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-13_06-15-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 13 Jun 2008 09:50:10 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Exercise...Forget About It" and Dr. John McCabe: "Emergency Response To Natural Disasters". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Exercise...Forget About It" and Dr. John McCabe: "Emergency Response To Natural Disasters". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Exercise...Forget About It" and Dr. John McCabe: "Emergency Response To Natural Disasters". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:21:55 -0400 Upstate President David R. Smith, MD, considers SUNY Upstate's forward momentum of the last two years, plans for the near future, and medicine's new and healthy regard for patient's viewpoint. Upstate President David R. Smith, MD, considers SUNY Upstate's forward momentum of the last two years, plans for the near future, and medicine's new and healthy regard for patient's viewpoint. Upstate President David R. Smith, MD, considers SUNY Upstate's forward momentum of the last two years, plans for the near future, and medicine's new and healthy regard for patient's viewpoint. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:15:21 -0400 Genetic Counselor Bonnie Braddock: Discrimination by health insurers & employers based on genetic information. Genetic Counselor Bonnie Braddock discusses the bill that prohibits discrimination by health insurers and employers based on a person's genetic information. Health Information Center Resources: The Universe of Genetic Testing, Lab Tests Online, from the American Association for Clinical Chemistry. GeneTests, sponsored by the University of Washington at Seattle. The Personalized Health Care Initiative, from the Department of Health and Human Services. Personalized Health Care: Opportunities, Pathways, and Resources, from the Department Of Health & Human Services. Pharmacogenomics, from the American Medical Association. Studies Advance Emerging Field Of "Personalized Medicine", from Medical News Today. Pharmacogenomics: Decreasing Drug Toxicity Through Personalized Medicine, from Medical News Today. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Genetic Services at University Hospital. News & Views: Quake Toll Rises; China Struggles to Reach Victims Genetic Counselor Bonnie Braddock: Discrimination by health insurers & employers based on genetic information. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-06-06_06-08-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 06 Jun 2008 11:12:54 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, and Dr. James Knoll: mass murderers. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Announcing Dr. Neck-Up's revolutionary at-home electric liposuction; and Dr. James Knoll, a forensic psychiatrist, gets into the mind of the mass murderer in general and those responsible for school shootings in particular. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up, and Dr. James Knoll: mass murderers. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 30 May 2008 09:53:29 -0400 Forensic psychiatrist Dr. James Knoll: Mass murderers & school shootings. Dr. James Knoll, a forensic psychiatrist, gets into the mind of the mass murderer in general and those responsible for school shootings in particular. Forensic psychiatrist Dr. James Knoll: Mass murderers & school shootings. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-i1_1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-i1_1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 30 May 2008 09:47:31 -0400 University Hospital chaplain Jerry Shave: 41 years as a hospital chaplain. University Hospital chaplain, Jerry Shave, reflects on the good, the bad, the odd, and the humorous that characterized his more than four decades serving the patients and families at University Hospital. Health Information Center Resources for Hospital Chaplain/Spiritual Care: Books: Training Guide For Visiting The Sick: More than a Social Call, by William G. Justice. Published by Haworth Pastoral Press, 2005. Don't Sit on the Bed, by William G. Justice. Published by Baptist Sunday School Board, 1973. The Power of Spirituality in Therapy, by Peter A. Kahle. Published by Haworth Press, 2004. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. The Association for Clinical Pastoral Education – ACPE Healthcare Chaplains Ministry Association - HCMA Why Doctor's Now Believe: Because They're Finding Medical Evidence. By Linda Strohl. Reader's Digest, September 2001 P.99-105. Hospital Chaplains Public Broadcasting Service HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityCheck-Up From The Neck-Up Resources: The Volumetrics Eating Plan: Techniques and Recipes for Feeling Full on Fewer Calories, by Rolls, B.J. (2005). NY: Harper. The Workout Therapy Workbook: Move Your Body, Tone Your Mood, by Hays, Kate F. (2002). Oakland, CA: New Harbinger. University Hospital chaplain Jerry Shave: 41 years as a hospital chaplain. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-30_06-01-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 30 May 2008 09:44:48 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up & Ross Moquin, MD: Brain Tumors. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Learning from Uncle Arlie's death, or, Ending our everyday wars"; and Ross Moquin, MD: Brain Tumors. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up & Ross Moquin, MD: Brain Tumors. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 23 May 2008 10:54:13 -0400 Thomas Welch, MD, Upstate's Chair of Pediatrics: "Hospitalists". The Chair of Upstate's Pediatric Department, Dr. Thomas Welch, prefers to stay intimately involved with patient care and often serves as a "hospitalist" at University Hospital. Thomas Welch, MD, Upstate's Chair of Pediatrics: "Hospitalists". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 23 May 2008 10:08:00 -0400 Jennifer Moffat, PhD: Shingles. Jennifer Moffat, PhD, dicusses how her research with the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chicken pox, may potentially result in new drug treatments and an improved vaccine. Health Information Center Resources for Shingles: Senior Health, from the National Institutes of Health. Shingles, from the Health Information Library. Vaccination Information Statements, from the Centers for Disease Control. Shingles Vaccine Questions and Answers, from the Centers for Disease Control. Interactive Tutorial on Shingles by MedlinePlus, from the National Library Of Medicine. Journal Articles: Adults Proving a Tough Target for Shingles Shot, by Susan J. Landers, from American Medical News, February 11, 2008. Shingles Sends 1 Million To Doctors Each Year, from Medical News Today, January 10, 2008. Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Risk For Shingles, from Reuters Health Monday, January 21, 2008. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Shingles & Varicella-Zoster Virus SCID mice News and Views... Sen. Ted Kennedy Has Brain Cancer - Doctors Diagnose Kennedy With Malignant Brain Tumor, WebMD Medical News. Jennifer Moffat, PhD: Shingles. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-23_05-25-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 23 May 2008 10:04:23 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Getting Happier"; & Mary Nelson's Youth Day Barbecue. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Dr. Rich gets his inspiration from the Tower of London for what DOES buy happiness"; and Mary Nelson: Youth Day Barbecue. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Getting Happier"; & Mary Nelson's Youth Day Barbecue. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 16 May 2008 09:43:47 -0400 Shelly Clark, BSN: University Hospital - CNY's 1st NYS designated stroke center. Stroke Center Coordinator and RN Shelly Clark looks back on the two years since University Hospital became the first NYS designated stroke center, and considers the progress made--and the progress to be made--in preventing stroke, recognizing the symptoms, and improving stroke treatment. Shelly Clark, BSN: University Hospital - CNY's 1st NYS designated stroke center. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 16 May 2008 09:02:48 -0400 Michael Zuber, PhD: his evolution as a scientist and research on the retina. Michael Zuber, PhD, talks about his research focusing on the retina as well as his evolution as a scientist -- how he fell under the spell of science, and how a scientist selects, develops and conducts research projects.Health Information Center Resources for Stroke Centers and Warning Signs of Stroke: Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers, from the Journal of the American Medical Assocation. 2000; 283:3102-3109. Designated Stroke Centers, from the New York State Department of Health. Stroke Heroes Act FAST, an online video. Give Me 5! for Stroke, from The Stroke Collaborative. Stroke Center, from SUNY Upstate's Health Information Library. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University CUNU Resource: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth in Ancient Wisdom. Haidt, Jonathan. (2006). NY: Basic Books. Read More About: New York State Designated Stroke Center at University Hospital - Central NewYork's FIRST Designated Stroke Center. Learn the Signs of Stroke - Act F.A.S.T. Pluripotent, from Dr. Zuber's interview. News & Views: Off-Hours Hospital Arrival Does Not Increase Deaths After MI Michael Zuber, PhD: his evolution as a scientist and research on the retina. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-16_05-18-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 16 May 2008 08:56:57 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Making Mom Happy, or, What Goes Around Comes Around " and Dr. Brian Reiger: "War Concussions Linked to Stress". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Making Mom Happy, or, What Goes Around Comes Around " and Dr. Brian Reiger: "War Concussions Linked to Stress". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Making Mom Happy, or, What Goes Around Comes Around " and Dr. Brian Reiger: "War Concussions Linked to Stress". http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 09 May 2008 14:57:42 -0400 Pt. 1: Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, CDE and Cheryl Dunseath, BSN: Osteoporosis and Exercise. Pt. 1: Exercise physiologist Karen Kemmis and Cheryl Dunseath, osteoporosis educator, talk about prevention tactics as well as treatment options for this debilitating bone disease and low-bone density, conditions that affect women AND men. Also discussed: how improving your balance can improve your odds of avoiding a catastrophic fall. Pt. 1: Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, CDE and Cheryl Dunseath, BSN: Osteoporosis and Exercise. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 09 May 2008 14:55:06 -0400 Pt. 2: Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, CDE and Cheryl Dunseath, BSN: Osteoporosis and Exercise. Pt. 2: Exercise physiologist Karen Kemmis and Cheryl Dunseath, osteoporosis educator, talk about prevention tactics as well as treatment options for this debilitating bone disease and low-bone density, conditions that affect women AND men. Also discussed: how improving your balance can improve your odds of avoiding a catastrophic fall. Health Information Center Resources: "The NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases", from the National Resource Center. "Tweens and Teens Need Calcium Now More Than Ever", from the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development. "Exercise for Older Adults", from NIH Senior Health. The National Osteoporosis Foundation. "Bone Densitometry, An Interactive Tutorial", from Medline Plus, a service of The NIH and The National Library of Medicine. "Compliance Essential In Osteoporosis Treatment", from Medical News Today. "Prevention Of Osteoporosis Might Lie In The Letter D", from Medical News Today. "Nation's Largest Medical Specialty Organization Issues New Guideline For Screening For Osteoporosis In Men", from Medical News Today. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: New York State Osteoporosis Prevention and Education Program. News & Views: War Concussions Linked to Stress. Pt. 2: Karen Kemmis, DPT, MS, CDE and Cheryl Dunseath, BSN: Osteoporosis and Exercise. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-09_05-11-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 09 May 2008 14:35:34 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Stress", & Rochele Clark: Obesity linked to Stroke. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "UDUN -- How to De-Stress Our Lives", and Rochele Clark, BSN: Obesity Linked to Stroke. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Stress", & Rochele Clark: Obesity linked to Stroke. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 02 May 2008 11:50:45 -0400 Organ Donation - the critical need, shortage and myths. Pediatric nursing director Leanna Severance, RN, and Robert Kochik, executive director of the Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network, discuss the critical need for and the even more critical shortage of donated organs, as well as the National campaign to encourage organ donation. Also covered will be myths associated with organ donation. Organ Donation - the critical need, shortage and myths. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 02 May 2008 11:45:14 -0400 Organ Donation from the donor and recipient perspective. A lung recipient and the father of an 18 year old son who became a multiple-organ donor discuss their experiences and feelings about organ donation. Health Information Center Resources: Books: Transplantation Sourcebook: Basic Consumer Health Information About Organ And Tissue Transplantation, edited by Joyce Brennfleck Shannon, published by Omnigraphics, 2002. Organ Transplants: Making the Most of Your Gift of Life, by Robert Finn, published by O'Reilly, 2000. 100 Questions & Answers About Liver Transplantation: A Lahey Clinic Guide, by Fredrick D. Gordon, published by Jones and Bartlett Publishers, 2007. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. Websites: United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) What Every Patient Needs to Know Organ Transplants: What Every Kid Needs to Know Transplant Living – Your Prescription for Transplant Information OrganDonor.Gov - from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Healthcare Systems Bureau (HSB), Division of Transplantation. Transplant Awareness Group of Central New York (TAG) Medical News: 1 Donor Cornea May Treat 3 Patients, from the Archives of Ophthalmology, April 2007, Summarized in Medical News Today. Important Step On Path To Reducing Transplant Rejection Rates, from The Journal of Clinical Investigation, March 2007. New Technology Lengthens Lives of Patients Waiting For Donor Human Hearts, from Medical News Today. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: The Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network (FLDRN). News & Views: Obesity linked to stroke increase among middle-aged women Organ Donation from the donor and recipient perspective. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-05-02_05-04-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 02 May 2008 11:29:47 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "From Driven to Livin'"; & Rosemarie Nelson: personal medical records. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Dr. O'Neill ponders our penchant for WorkerBee-Itis and how to make a beeline from Driven to Livin'; and Rosemarie Nelson, MS: personal medical records. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "From Driven to Livin'"; & Rosemarie Nelson: personal medical records. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:37:21 -0400 Kari Fitzgerald, parent of an autistic child, and Carroll Grant, PhD: Autism. Kari Fitzgerald, parent of an autistic child, and Carroll Grant, PhD, director of the Margaret L. Williams Developmental Evaluation Center at Upstate offer their personal and professional perspectives on autism. Kari Fitzgerald, parent of an autistic child, and Carroll Grant, PhD: Autism. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:34:29 -0400 Autism expert Carol Gray. Autism expert Carol Gray, keynote speaker at the April 29 Syracuse conference Solving the Social Equation in Autism Spectrum Disorders...Social Stories and Real-Life Strategies for Children at Home and School. Health Information Center Resources for Autism: Book: Changing the Course of Autism: A Scientific Approach for Parents and Physicians. By Bryan Jepson Published by Sentient Publications 2007 (available through bookstores, libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com). Autism Society of America (ASA) Central New York Chapter of the Autism Society of America Autism Information Center, from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Detect Autism Early - Interactive Tools for Parents, from the CDC. Social Stories, Written Text Cues, and Video Feedback: Effects on Social Communication of Children with Autism. By K. S. Thiemann and H. Goldstein Journal of Applied Behavioral Analysis 2001 Winter Volume 34(4): 425-446. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: April 29th Autism Conference: Solving the Social Equation in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Convention Center at Oncenter, 800 South State Street, Syracuse. To register, call 315.214.4643. News & Views - Personal Health History Management: iHealthRecord myPHR Records For Living Medical Records 24/7 Medical Group Management Association Revolution Health -- a comprehensive health and medical information site. Autism expert Carol Gray. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-25_04-27-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Apr 2008 12:32:41 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Commitment Leads to Joy"; & Dr. Robert Carhart: Vytorin controversy. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Commitment Leads to Joy"; and Dr. Robert Carhart discusses the controversy surrounding Vytorin. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Commitment Leads to Joy"; & Dr. Robert Carhart: Vytorin controversy. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:09:24 -0400 Pt. 1: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. Part 1: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. Pt. 1: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:55:46 -0400 Pt. 2: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. Part 2: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. Health Information Center Resources for Teen Suicide: Contact Community Services 24 Hour Hotline: in Onondaga County, call 315.251.0600 in Cayuga County, call 1.877.400.8740 American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Association of Suicidology Suicide.org - Suicide Prevention, Support and Awareness An Overview of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, from PsychCentral. Dialectical Behavior Therapy: Efficacy, Mechanisms, and Application, from Psychiatric Times. Suicide Trends Among Youths and Young Adults Aged 10-24 Years -- United States, 1990-2004, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report MWR - CDC. September 7, 2007 / 56(35); 905-908. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Psychiatric clinics, programs and services at SUNY Upstate's Department of Psychiatry - for more information, call 315.464.3100. For more information about the Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention Endowment Fund (#73658) - to prevent suicide and self-harm behaviors such as overdoses, cutting, or asphyxiation, call the Upstate Foundation at 315.464.4416. News & Views: Is Vytorin a Failure? - Time Magazine, January 15, 2008. Does ENHANCE Diminish Confidence in Lowering LDL or in Ezetimibe? - The New England Journal of Medicine, April 3, 2008. Pt. 2: Child psychiatrist Dr. Robert Gregory, discusses and offers strategies to prevent teen suicides. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-18_04-20-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 18 Apr 2008 11:54:56 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Congrats! You Just Graduated From Doctor School, Doctor"; & Dr. Robert Gregory on teen suicide. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Dr. O'Neill chides us for not doing what we know makes for healthy and asks us to figure out how to do it. Heal thyself, he admonishes! And Dr. Robert Gregory responds to teen suicide headline. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Congrats! You Just Graduated From Doctor School, Doctor"; & Dr. Robert Gregory on teen suicide. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_hloa-04-13-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_hloa-04-13-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:23:21 -0400 Robert Olick, JD, PhD, from the Center for Bioethics & Humanities at Upstate, discusses Advance Directives. Robert Olick, JD, PhD, on staff at the Center for Bioethics and Humanities at SUNY Upstate, provides unusual insight into the history and usefulness of and pitfalls to watch for when preparing Advance Directives. These are the documents that are intended to direct your care in the hospital when you are unable to speak for yourself. Robert Olick, JD, PhD, from the Center for Bioethics & Humanities at Upstate, discusses Advance Directives. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_04-13-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_04-13-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:19:30 -0400 Elise Calvi, Upstate medical library curator, discovers a mystery in the Class of 1885. The new curator of historical collections at Upstate's medical library, Elise Calvi, offers a peek into some of the interesting finds she has unearthed in a collection that is well over 100 years old. The library is a stop on the upcoming Baldwin Cultural Crawl and will feature a mystery in the Class of 1885.Health Information Center Resources for Advance Directives: Books: Staying in Charge: Practical Plans for the End of Your Life. By Karen Orloff Kaplan and Christopher Lukas. A Guide to Living Wills and Health Care Proxies: How to Protect your Right to Make Crucial Health Care Decisions. Harvard Health Publications, 2003. Books available through bookstores, libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. Additional Resources: Health Care Proxy Form, from the New York State Department of Health. Appointing Your Health Care Agent in New York State, from the New York State Department of Health. Commission on Law and Aging, from The American Bar Association. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Carol M. Baldwin Cultural Crawl - a passport to the arts, April 25 & 26, to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Research Fund. To contact Elise Calvi in the Health Science Center Library, call 315.464.4585. News & Views: Teenage Suicides Bewilder an Island, and the Experts Elise Calvi, Upstate medical library curator, discovers a mystery in the Class of 1885. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_04-13-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-11_04-13-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Apr 2008 09:15:52 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Snow Drops", & Dr. Ruth Weinstock: Diabetes. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Snow Drops", encourages listeners to embrace change like they embrace the first signs of Spring and Dr. Ruth Weinstock, director of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, talks about diabetes clinical trials. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Snow Drops", & Dr. Ruth Weinstock: Diabetes. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:17:04 -0400 Upstate student Jennifer O'Reilly talks about Match Day. Match Day at an academic medical university like SUNY Upstate is the day all medical students look forward to with great anticipation. It's the day and hour in their fourth year of medical school when they are matched with the institution where they will serve their residency. It's the same day and hour across the country. Upstate student Jennifer O'Reilly talks about the process, her excitement when she learned where she matched, and what her plans are when she completes her residency. Also, Sounds of Match Day records the feelings and excitement of other students as they opened their envelopes. Upstate student Jennifer O'Reilly talks about Match Day. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:13:20 -0400 Upstate's president, Dr. David Smith, "stumps" for the March of Dimes, its April 27 March for Babies, and the war against prematurity and birth defects. Upstate's president, Dr. David Smith, "stumps" for the March of Dimes, its April 27 March for Babies, and the war against prematurity and birth defects. Health Information Center Resources for Match Day and Rural Health: Book: Caring For The Country: Family Doctors In Small Rural Towns, by Howard K. Rabinowitz, published by Springer, 2004. Other: A Program to Increase the Number of Family Physicians in Rural and Underserved Areas - Impact After 22 Years, by Howard K. Rabinowtiz and others, from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 1999; 281:255-260. Critical Factors for Designing Programs to Increase the Supply and Retention of Rural Primary Care Physicians, by Howard K. Rabinowtiz and others, from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 2001; 286:1041-1048. Rural Medicine Programs Aim to Reverse Physician Shortage in Outlying Regions, from the Association of American Medical Colleges, includes an interview with a fourth-year medical student from SUNY Upstate Medical University. An Evaluation of the Rural Medical Education Program of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 1990-2003, by John Smucny MD and others, from Academic Medicine, Vol 80(8) August 2005. The Future Supply Of Family Physicians: Implications For Rural America, by Jack M. Colwill and James M. Cultice, from Health Affairs, 22, no.1 (2003): 190-198. National Resident Match Program (NRMP). Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: March For Babies to benefit the March of Dimes. Carol M. Baldwin Cultural Crawl to benefit the Carol M. Baldwin Breast Cancer Research Foundation. News and Views: Dr. Ruth Weinstock, director of the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, talks about diabetes clinical trials. Upstate's president, Dr. David Smith, "stumps" for the March of Dimes, its April 27 March for Babies, and the war against prematurity and birth defects. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-04-04_04-06-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 04 Apr 2008 11:09:53 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Which Holiday Has the Most Mail", & Dr. Irene Sills: STD's. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: Which Holiday Has the Most Mail, and pediatric endocrinologist Irene Sills discusses sexually transmitted diseases among teenage girls. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Check-Up From The Neck-Up: "Which Holiday Has the Most Mail", & Dr. Irene Sills: STD's. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:36:24 -0400 Rev. Louise Shepard, Dr. Ran Anbar & Amy Grosso talk about a new book that chroncles real life stories of hospitalized children as written by their parents. Pediatric chaplain Louise Shepard talks about A Second Set of Hands, just published by Upstate's Chaplains Office, which chroncles real life stories of hospitalized children as written by their parents. Joining her are two parents who discuss their reasons for participating in this inaugural project.To order a copy of A Second Set of Hands, Stories of Hope for Families with Very Sick Children, call 315.464.4687. Rev. Louise Shepard, Dr. Ran Anbar & Amy Grosso talk about a new book that chroncles real life stories of hospitalized children as written by their parents. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:34:07 -0400 Psychologist Richard O'Neill considers the implications of the mental health parity bill just passed by the House of Representatives. Psychologist Richard O'Neill considers the implications of the mental health parity bill just passed by the House of Representatives. Health Information Center Resources for Mental Health Parity Insurance Coverage: Details and Background on the Mental Health Parity Act of 2007, from the National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI). Legislative Action Center, from NAMI. Mental Health Insurance Coverage: A Guide to State Parity Law, from NAMI. Advocacy, Mental Health Parity, from the American Public Health Association. Ending Discrimination in Health Insurance, from the American Psychological Association. Support Mental Health Parity, from the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law. Toward Parity in Coverage of Mental Health Care, from Mental Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. House Approves Bill On Mental Health Parity, from the New York Times. Design Of Mental Health Benefits: Still Unequal After All These Years, by Colleen L. Barry and others. Health Affairs, volume 22, no. 5 pages 127-137 2003. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Checkup From the Neckup Resources: Practice Update - a newsletter from the American Psychological Association Practice Organization (APA.org). News & Views: Sex Infections Found in Quarter of Teenage Girls, from The New York Times. A Second Set of Hands, Stories of Hope for Families with Very Sick Children - to order a copy of this book, call 315.464.4687. Psychologist Richard O'Neill considers the implications of the mental health parity bill just passed by the House of Representatives. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-28_03-30-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 28 Mar 2008 09:28:52 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From The Neckup: Dr. O'Neill considers the Easter Bunny and the true rather than fantastical reason for his existence. Checkup From The Neckup: Dr. Richard O'Neill considers the Easter Bunny and the true rather than fantastical reason for his existence. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From The Neckup: Dr. O'Neill considers the Easter Bunny and the true rather than fantastical reason for his existence. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:38:33 -0400 Dr. John McCabe gives clarity to the often muddy pool of medical certifications. How important is board certification? Are some certifications better than others? And what does all that alphabet soup after a practitioner's name mean anyway? Dr. John McCabe, newly appointed to the executive committee of the American Board of Medical Specialties, gives clarity to the often muddy pool of medical specialization. Dr. John McCabe gives clarity to the often muddy pool of medical certifications. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:36:46 -0400 Dean of student affairs Julie White explains medical student's "match day", and Jennifer Welch offers tips on how to get into medical school. Dean of student affairs Julie White explains what is meant by "match day" in the world of medical students and their residency wishes, while Jennifer Welch offers some of the 101 tips she compiled for her just-published book on how to get into medical school. Health Information Center Resources for Physician Board Certification and Background: Doctor Finder for Patients - from the American Medical Association. Is Your Doctor Certified? - from the American Board of Medical Specialties. New York State Physician Profile - from the NYS Department of Health. New York State License Verification - from the Office of the Professions, NYS Education Department. Professional Misconduct & Physician Discipline - from the New York State Department of Health. DocFinder - a national license database, including disciplinary actions. HealthGrades - healthcare ratings and profiles of hospitals, nursing homes and physicians. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Checkup From the Neckup Resource: The Happiness Hypothesis: Finding Modern Truth In Ancient Wisdom. Haidt, Jonathon (2006). New York: Basic Books. Dean of student affairs Julie White explains medical student's "match day", and Jennifer Welch offers tips on how to get into medical school. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-i2_1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-21_03-23-08-i2_1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 21 Mar 2008 09:52:41 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "How To Test Your Balance If You've Had Too Much To Drink", and student Diane St. Fleur talks about the Sarah Loguen Scholarship. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "How To Test Your Balance If You've Had Too Much To Drink", and student Diane St. Fleur talks about the Sarah Loguen Scholarship. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "How To Test Your Balance If You've Had Too Much To Drink", and student Diane St. Fleur talks about the Sarah Loguen Scholarship. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:13:48 -0400 Child Life Specialist Marsha Kernan explains the role of the child life specialist at University Hospital and the soon-to-open Golisano Children's Hospital. Child Life Specialist Marsha Kernan explains the history and extensive role of the child life specialist, the education and certification required to become one, and the breadth of the program at University Hospital and the soon-to-open Golisano Children's Hospital. Child Life Specialist Marsha Kernan explains the role of the child life specialist at University Hospital and the soon-to-open Golisano Children's Hospital. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:10:07 -0400 Nurse practitioner Phyllis Bazen describes the physiology of sickle cell disease and the positive impact of preventive efforts and the negative impact of chronic pain. Nurse practitioner Phyllis Bazen describes the physiology of sickle cell disease; explains the difference between the disease and the trait for the disease, considers the positive impact of preventive efforts, but the negative impact of chronic pain. She also describes a study she's conducting on sickle cell disease and stress for which she is recruiting. Health Information Center Resources: For Sickle Cell Disease: Books: Hope and Destiny: The Patient and Parent's Guide to Sickle Cell Disease and Sickle Cell Trait, by Allan F. Platt, Jr. and Alan Sacerdote, from Hilton Pub. Co., 2006. The Early Life of Jeomie East: Struggling with Sickle Cell Anemia, by Phyllis East, from 1st Books Library, 2001. A biography of a child who has Sickle Cell Anemia. Other: Sickle Cell Disease, from the Dolan DNA Learning Center, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Genetics Home Reference, from the National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health. Learning About Sickle Cell Disease, from the National Human Genome Research Institute. For Child Care Specialists: Policy Statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics Child Life Services, from The Child Life Council and Committee on Hospital Care On The Use of Child Life Specialists. Specialists Help Conjoined Children Cope. More Hospitals Are Using Computer Games to Keep Children Active and Assist in Treatment Process. Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Checkup From the Neckup Resource: Web of Addictions Read More About: The Child Life Program at University Hospital in Syracuse. The Child Life Council, Inc. For more information on Phyllis Bazen's study "Stress Appraisals of Adults Living with Sickle Cell Disease", contact Health Connections toll free at 877.464.5540. Nurse practitioner Phyllis Bazen describes the physiology of sickle cell disease and the positive impact of preventive efforts and the negative impact of chronic pain. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-14_03-16-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:07:59 -0400 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From The Neckup: "Cat-itude" Is Everything; and Dr. Joe Domachowski discusses the flu. Checkup From The Neckup's Dr. Richard O'Neill ponders a study that suggests cat-owners are heart healthier than their non cat owner neighbors and Dr. Joe Domachowski discusses the flu. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From The Neckup: "Cat-itude" Is Everything; and Dr. Joe Domachowski discusses the flu. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_03-09-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_03-09-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 07 Mar 2008 14:02:40 -0500 Dr. Robert Carhart discusses a small Vytorin study findings. The news hit in early February: Vytorin is not what it's cracked up to be: a small study has shown that it does no better in slowing the growth of arterial plaque, which can lead to heart attacks although users did experience a larger drop in cholesterol. The disappointment was that the decline didn't translate into a bigger benefit in arterial health. Cardiologist and regular guest Dr. Robert Carhart provides some insights and cautions. Dr. Robert Carhart discusses a small Vytorin study findings. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_03-09-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_03-09-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:55:13 -0500 Dr. Lisa Kaufmann describes her Mindful Eating program, a 10 week, non diet approach to healthy weight loss and improved self esteem. Dr. Lisa Kaufmann describes her Mindful Eating program, a 10 week, non diet approach to healthy weight loss and improved self esteem. Health Information Center Resources for Vytorin: Articles: Statement on ENHANCE Trial, from the American College of Cardiology, January 15, 2008. Statement on ENHANCE Study Results, from the American Heart Association, AHA News January 15, 2008. Statement on ENHANCE Study Findings: Premature Judgment Unwarranted, from the National Lipid Association. Effect of Combination Ezetimibe and High-Dose Simvastatin vs. Simvastatin Alone, on the Atherosclerotic Process in Patients With Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (ENHANCE), a trial summary from Cardiosource, the American College of Cardiology. Early Communication About An Ongoing Data Review For Ezetimibe/Simvastatin (marketed as Vytorin), Ezetimibe (marketed as Zetia), and Simvastatin (marketed as Zocor), from the Food and Drug Administration. Response To Issues Raised About ENHANCE Clinical Trial, from Merck and Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals. Results of the ENHANCE Trial, from Merck and Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals. Is Vytorin a Failure?, from Time Magazine, January 15, 2008. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Mindful Eating Program News and Views... Panel Advises Flu Shots for Children Up to Age 18 Dr. Lisa Kaufmann describes her Mindful Eating program, a 10 week, non diet approach to healthy weight loss and improved self esteem. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_hloa-03-09-08-i21.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-03-07_hloa-03-09-08-i21.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 07 Mar 2008 13:45:40 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Spare the Rod and Grow a Calmer Brain"; and President David Smith: Upstate's plans for growth. Checkup From the Neckup's Dr. Richard O'Neill weighs the impact of child-rearing on the adult's progress through life by considering the experiences of his own father and his father's best friend. Dr. David Smith, president of SUNY Upstate, discusses how Upstate's plans for growth align with those outlined by the state's Commission on Higher Education and the positive impact both initiatives will have on upstate New York. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Spare the Rod and Grow a Calmer Brain"; and President David Smith: Upstate's plans for growth. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:33:32 -0500 Physician practice management consultant Rosemarie Nelson discusses challenges the average medical practice faces today, and technological advances on the horizon. Rosemarie Nelson, a physician practice management consultant, considers what the average medical practice faces today in terms of regulation, paperwork, costs, dwindling reimbursement and staffing realities and how this affects patient access and the time spent with patients. Also considered are the technological advances already on the way or on the horizon that could help turn things around. Physician practice management consultant Rosemarie Nelson discusses challenges the average medical practice faces today, and technological advances on the horizon. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:20:45 -0500 Dr. John McCabe, chair of Emergency Medicine, discusses how Upstate medical residents get hands-on training through outreach programs in China, India and elsewhere. Dr. John McCabe, chair of Emergency Medicine at Upstate, has been instrumental in broadening the career-life experiences of a number of medical residents training at Upstate. Through hands-on outreach programs in China, India and elsewhere, the residents develop new perspectives on health care as it is practiced stateside. Resources:For Personal Health History Management: iHealthRecord myPHR Records For Living Medical Records 24/7 Medical Group Management Association Revolution Health - a comprehensive health and medical information site. Dr. John McCabe, chair of Emergency Medicine, discusses how Upstate medical residents get hands-on training through outreach programs in China, India and elsewhere. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-29_03-02-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:13:28 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Life-Shrinking Thinking"; and Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Onondaga Co. Health Commissioner: flu outbreak. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: Dr. O'Neill uses his "Oscar" experience to demonstrate the danger in life-shrinking thinking and Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Onondaga County Health Commissioner, discusses the recent flu outbreak. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Life-Shrinking Thinking"; and Dr. Cynthia Morrow, Onondaga Co. Health Commissioner: flu outbreak. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:16:13 -0500 Part 1 - Dr. Rosemary Rochford discusses her field research project in Kenya & the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Part 1 - Infection with Epstein-Barr virus is associated with a number of malignancies including Burkitt's lymphoma, the most common childhood cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Rosemary Rochford, associate professor of Microbiology and Immunology, discusses her field research project in Kenya, the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, and the use of bioluminescent imaging in mice to monitor tumor growth and response to treatment. Part 1 - Dr. Rosemary Rochford discusses her field research project in Kenya & the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:12:58 -0500 Part 2 - Dr. Rosemary Rochford discusses her field research project in Kenya & the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. Part 2 - Infection with Epstein-Barr virus is associated with a number of malignancies including Burkitt's lymphoma, the most common childhood cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Dr. Rosemary Rochford, associate professor of Microbiology and Immunology, discusses her field research project in Kenya, the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas, and the use of bioluminescent imaging in mice to monitor tumor growth and response to treatment. Health Information Center Resources for Burkitt's and Non-Hodgkins Lymphomas: A Sarcoma Involving the Jaws in African Children. Denis Burkitt. A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 1972;22;349-355. Viral Cancers, from the World Health Organization. Denis Parsons Burkitt (1911-1993). Jon A. Story and David Kritchevsky. Journal of Nutrition. 1994 Sep; Volume 124 (9) pages 1551-4. Tribute to Denis Burkitt. Cliff L. Nelson and Norman J. Temple. Journal of Medical Biography 1994; Volume 2, pages 180-193. Portrait of Denis Parsons Burkitt, from the National Library of Medicine, History of Medicine Division. Non-Hodgkins Lymphomas, from the National Cancer Institute. Epstein - Barr Virus, and interactive tutorial from the National Library of Medicine. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Department of Microbiology and Immunology at SUNY Upstate Medical University Equatorial Africa CHildren's (EACH) Cancer Fund Checkup From the Neckup: What The Notes Say - Richard O'Neill's student video News and Views... Flu Outbreak Part 2 - Dr. Rosemary Rochford discusses her field research project in Kenya & the treatment of Burkitt's and other AIDS-associated non-Hodgkin's lymphomas. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-22_02-24-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:11:03 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Are YOU getting enough sleep?"; and Dr. Ruth Weinstock: Diabetes ACCORD study. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Are YOU getting enough sleep? Try the A-B/A-B test and find out"; and Dr. Ruth Weinstock: Diabetes ACCORD study. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Are YOU getting enough sleep?"; and Dr. Ruth Weinstock: Diabetes ACCORD study. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 15 Feb 2008 11:59:34 -0500 Nurse Practitioners Mary MacBlane and Sue Shaw explain the roles, expertise, educational background and independent nature of nurse practitioners and the distinction between NPs and physician assistants, PAs. Nurse Practitioners Mary MacBlane and Sue Shaw explain the roles, expertise, educational background and independent nature of nurse practitioners and the distinction between NPs and physician assistants, PAs. Nurse Practitioners Mary MacBlane and Sue Shaw explain the roles, expertise, educational background and independent nature of nurse practitioners and the distinction between NPs and physician assistants, PAs. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:14:54 -0500 Dr. Jennifer Kelly, from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, explains bone densitometry -- an imaging tool for measuring bone density -- when it is indicated and what it will tell you. Bone densitometry (often called a DEXA exam) is an imaging tool for measuring bone density and therefore bone health. Dr. Jennifer Kelly, on staff at the Endocrinology and Osteoporosis Center at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, explains when a DEXA exam is indicated and what it will tell you.Health Information Center Resources for DEXA and Osteoporosis: Bone Density Scan, from RadiologyInfo. Bone Densitometry, an interactive tutorial from the National Library of Medicine. Osteoporosis, from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). Check Up On Your Bones, an interactive web tool from the National Institutes of Health Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases - National Resource Center. National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) website. Osteroporosis, from the National Institutes of Health's NIH Senior Health. Generic Fosamax Approved, from U.S. Food and Drug Administration's FDA News. Calcium Supplements Could Raise Heart Risks in Postmenopausal Women, from HealthDay News. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: The Osteoporosis Center of University Hospital, located in the Joslin Diabetes Center Radiology Services at University Hospital The Kids Now Off Therapy (KNOT) program at University Hospital News and Views... ACCORD (Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes) Study Announcement, February 6, 2008. Dr. Jennifer Kelly, from the Joslin Diabetes Center in Syracuse, explains bone densitometry -- an imaging tool for measuring bone density -- when it is indicated and what it will tell you. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-15_02-17-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 15 Feb 2008 10:13:06 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "The Secret to Staying Out of Divorce Court" and Upstate Psychologist Brian Rieger, PhD: the connection between head injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "The Secret to Staying Out of Divorce Court or How Decades of Relationship Research Have Proven Your Grandmother Right!" and Upstate Psychologist Brian Rieger, PhD, considers research that reports that one in six combat troops returning from Iraq have suffered at least one concussion in the war, injuries that could heighten their risk of developing post traumatic stress disorder. It is the military's first large scale attempt to study the connection between mild head injuries and a host of neurological problems. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "The Secret to Staying Out of Divorce Court" and Upstate Psychologist Brian Rieger, PhD: the connection between head injuries and post traumatic stress disorder. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 08 Feb 2008 13:20:03 -0500 Jennifer Moffat, PhD, dicusses how her research with the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chicken pox, may potentially result in new drug treatments and an improved vaccine. Most people in the U.S. have had chicken pox, caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV), or have received the vaccine. This virus remains latent in the body for life, and can reactivate as the painful disease called shingles. Learning how VZV interacts with human cells is the major goal of research that Jennifer Moffat, PhD, and her collegues hope will result in new drug treatments and an improved vaccine. Jennifer Moffat, PhD, dicusses how her research with the varicella zoster virus (VZV), which causes chicken pox, may potentially result in new drug treatments and an improved vaccine. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:41:33 -0500 Researcher Jennifer Moffat, PhD, explains how the study of disease can be greatly enhanced when mice bred with no immune system are used, referred to as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). Researcher Jennifer Moffat, PhD, explains how the study of disease can be greatly enhanced when mice bred with no immune system are used. This is referred to as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). SCID mice are similar to the "bubble boy" condition in humans, and because they can't reject foreign bodies, are ideal for testing the safety of new vaccines or therapeutic agents. Health Information Center Resources for Shingles: Senior Health, from the National Institutes of Health. Shingles, from the Health Information Library. Vaccination Information Statements, from the Centers for Disease Control. Shingles Vaccine Questions and Answers, from the Centers for Disease Control. Interactive Tutorial on Shingles by MedlinePlus, from the National Library Of Medicine. Journal Articles: Adults Proving a Tough Target for Shingles Shot, by Susan J. Landers, from American Medical News, February 11, 2008. Shingles Sends 1 Million To Doctors Each Year, from Medical News Today, January 10, 2008. Rheumatoid Arthritis Raises Risk For Shingles, from Reuters Health Monday, January 21, 2008. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Shingles & Varicella-Zoster Virus SCID mice News and Views... War Concussions Linked to Stress Researcher Jennifer Moffat, PhD, explains how the study of disease can be greatly enhanced when mice bred with no immune system are used, referred to as severe combined immunodeficiency (SCID). http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-08_02-10-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 08 Feb 2008 12:39:27 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Winning Mantra for the Super Bowl" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Winning Mantra for the Super Bowl" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Winning Mantra for the Super Bowl" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:17:14 -0500 Part 1: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. Part 1: Fascinating behavioral research is being undertaken by Dr. Youngentob who is using rats to study the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol and the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. The assumption is that this preference will increase the potential for abuse. Would the same hold true for other substances that are not considered negative? Brussels sprouts for instance? Part 1: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:07:46 -0500 Part 2: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. Part 2: Fascinating behavioral research is being undertaken by Dr. Youngentob who is using rats to study the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol and the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. The assumption is that this preference will increase the potential for abuse. Would the same hold true for other substances that are not considered negative? Brussels sprouts for instance? Health Information Center Resources: Journal Articles: The Effect of Gestational Ethanol Exposure on Voluntary Ethanol Intake in Early Postnatal and Adult Rats , by Steven L. Youngentob, Juan C. Molina, Norman E. Spear and Lisa M. Youngentob, Journal of Behavioral Neuroscience 2007, Vol. 121, No. 6, 1306;1315. In Utero Alcohol Exposure and Prediction of Alcohol Disorders in Early Adulthood, by Rosa Alati and others, from the Archives of General Psychiatry 2006 volume 63: 1009-1016. Drinking during Pregnancy Ups Child's Alcohol Risk, a news summary from Psych Central. A 21-Year Longitudinal Analysis of the Effects of Prenatal Alcohol Exposure on Young Adult Drinking, by John S. Baer and others, from the Archives of General Psychiatry 2003 Volume 60:377-385. Early Predictors of Adult Drinking: A Birth Cohort Study, by Rosa Alati, from the American Journal of Epidemiology 2005 Volume 162(11):1098-1107. Prospective Longitudinal Study on Health and Pregnancy, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism (NIAAA). HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Pre-natal alcohol exposure shapes sensory preference, upping the odds of later alcohol use and abuse, SUNY Upstate study shows. News and Views... ABC Drama Takes on Science and Parents American Academy of Pediatrics Calls For Cancellation of ABC's "Eli Stone" Premiere Part 2: Fascinating behavioral research by Dr. Steven Youngentob on the relationship between prenatal alcohol exposure, postnatal preference for alcohol & the role the sense of smell plays in that preference. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-02-01_02-03-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:05:14 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: Dustin Hoofman says "Moove over Richard Simmons!" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: Dustin Hoofman says "Moove over Richard Simmons!" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: Dustin Hoofman says "Moove over Richard Simmons!" and Dr. Gregory Liptak: Autism. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:33:24 -0500 SUNY Upstate president Dr. David Smith and Dr. Andrea Manyon discuss Upstate's rural medicine (or RMED) program and the increasingly critical physician shortage in underserved areas. SUNY Upstate president Dr. David Smith and Dr. Andrea Manyon, chair of the Family Practice Department, discuss Upstate's rural medicine (or RMED) program and other efforts underway at Upstate to address the increasingly critical physician shortage in areas that are already medically underserved. SUNY Upstate president Dr. David Smith and Dr. Andrea Manyon discuss Upstate's rural medicine (or RMED) program and the increasingly critical physician shortage in underserved areas. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:32:11 -0500 Geriatrician Sharon Brangman considers the 7 pains you shouldn't ignore particularly if you're over 60, and how some pains can mask other issues. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman considers the 7 pains you shouldn't ignore particularly if you're over 60, and how some pains can mask other issues. Health Information Center Resources for Rural Medical Education Program: Book: Caring for the Country: Family Doctors in Small Rural Towns, by Dr. Howard K. Rabinowitz. Published by Springer, 2004. Available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. On-line Video: SUNY Upstate's RMED Program. Articles: Rural Medicine Programs Aim to Reverse Physician Shortage in Outlying Regions, from the Association of American Medical Colleges (including an intervew with a fourth-year medical student from SUNY Upstate Medical University). An Evaluation of the Rural Medical Education Program of the State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 1990-2003, by John Smucny MD and others, from Academic Medicine, Vol 80(8) August 2005. Programs to Cultivate Rural Family Physicians Yield Big Successes, from the American Academy of Family Physicians - News Now. The Future Supply Of Family Physicians: Implications For Rural America, by Jack M. Colwill and James M. Cultice , from Health Affairs, 22, no.1 (2003): 190-198. Critical Factors for Designing Programs to Increase the Supply and Retention of Rural Primary Care Physicians, by Howard K. Rabinowtiz and others, from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 2001; 286:1041-1048. A Program to Increase the Number of Family Physicians in Rural and Underserved Areas - Impact After 22 Years, by Howard K. Rabinowtiz and others, from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) 1999; 281:255-260. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: Rural Medical Education Program (RMED), from SUNY Upstate Medical University's Department of Family Medicine. 7 Pains You Shouldn't Ignore - experts describe the types of pain that require prompt medical attention, from WebMD. News and Views... Autism Study Lends Credence to 'Fever Effect' Geriatrician Sharon Brangman considers the 7 pains you shouldn't ignore particularly if you're over 60, and how some pains can mask other issues. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-25_01-27-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 25 Jan 2008 09:29:01 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Reducing Teen Conflict"; and Geriatrician Sharon Brangman: anti-inflammatory drug and Alzheimer's patients. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman responds to headline stating an anti-inflammatory drug produced significant improvement in Alzheimer's patients, and Checkup From the Neckup: Psychologist Richard O'Neill encourages us to dash the stereotypes, hunt for the subsurface similarities, and celebrate Martin Luther King Day. Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Reducing Teen Conflict"; and Geriatrician Sharon Brangman: anti-inflammatory drug and Alzheimer's patients. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:36:20 -0500 Nan Songer, MS, educational specialist in University Hospital's pediatric cancer program, describes some programs designed to keep kids undergoing cancer & other treatments connected to their school and on top of their school work. Nan Songer, MS, educational specialist in University Hospital's pediatric cancer program, describes some of the programs in place at the hospital that are designed to keep kids undergoing cancer and other treatments connected to their school and on top of their school work. Nan Songer, MS, educational specialist in University Hospital's pediatric cancer program, describes some programs designed to keep kids undergoing cancer & other treatments connected to their school and on top of their school work. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:29:45 -0500 Tim Fox, of NewsChannel 9 & coordinator of the 9 Kids Challenge (co-sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University), offers interesting insights into the program created to help youngsters change their unhealthy habits into healthy ones. Tim Fox, executive producer of NewsChannel 9 WSYR-TV and coordinator of the 9 Kids Challenge (co-sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University), offers interesting insights into the 9-month-old program created to help area youngsters change their unhealthy habits into healthy ones. Health Information Center Resources: Overweight Children: Book: SuperSized Kids: How to Rescue Your Child From the Obesity Threat, by Dr. Walt Larimore and Sherri Flynt. Published by Center Street, 2005. Available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. SuperSized Kids, a website to support this book. We Can! - Ways to Enhance Children's Activity & Nutrition, from the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute, National Institute of Health. Helping Overweight Children, an online video from Healthology.com. or read transcript of this video.Tutoring Children With Cancer: Children Diagnosed With Cancer: Returning to School, from the American Cancer Society. Educating the Child With Cancer, a booklet edited by Patricia Deasy-Spinetta MS & Elizabeth Irvin. Education and Cognitive Late Effects of Childhood Cancer, from the Pediatric Oncology Resource Center. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University Read More About: 9 Kids Challenge News and Views... Quick Reversal of Symptoms in Alzheimer's Case Claimed with Etanercept Tim Fox, of NewsChannel 9 & coordinator of the 9 Kids Challenge (co-sponsored by SUNY Upstate Medical University), offers interesting insights into the program created to help youngsters change their unhealthy habits into healthy ones. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-18_01-20-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:26:59 -0500 Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Medical Establishment & Positive Reinforcement"; and Pediatrician Richard Sills: childhood cancer. Pediatrician Richard Sills responds to a headline from the Centers for Disease Control stating "Childhood Cancer Deaths Decline 1.7% Annually", and Psychologist Richard O'Neill's "Checkup From the Neckup" -- "Medical Establishment and Positive Reinforcement". Dr. Richard O'Neill's Checkup From the Neckup: "Medical Establishment & Positive Reinforcement"; and Pediatrician Richard Sills: childhood cancer. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:30:19 -0500 Part 1: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. Part 1: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. Dr. Roizen was formerly Dean of the College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate and is now Chair of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Management at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Part 1: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:24:17 -0500 Part 2: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. Part 2: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. Dr. Roizen was formerly Dean of the College of Medicine at SUNY Upstate and is now Chair of the Division of Anesthesiology, Critical Care Medicine, and Pain Management at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Health Information Center Resources: Books: RealAge books available at: www.realage.com “50 secrets of the world's longest living people”, by Sally Beare. Published by Marlowe & Co., 2006. Available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com. Medical Journals and Articles: "Healthy Ageing: A Question Of Stress, Damage And Repair", from EMBO Reports. 2002 December; 3(12): 1127?1132. "Telomerase and the Aging Process", by Peter J. Hornsby. Experimental Gerontology 2007 July; 42(7): 575?581. "Telomeres, Telomerase, and Tumorigenesis -- A Review", by Lin Kah Wai. Medscape General Medicine. 2004; 6(3): 19. "Healthy Habits May Give 14 Years?,"Time Magazine. January 8, 2008. HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University News and Views... Childhood Cancer Deaths Decline 1.7% Annually CureSearch, a website from the Children's Oncology Group and the National Childhood Cancer Foundation. Part 2: RealAge author Dr. Michael Roizen, also an internist and anesthesiologist, relates how he developed the RealAge concept and provides insight into each of his five best selling "how to" books. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-i2.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-11_01-13-08-i2.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 11 Jan 2008 09:23:02 -0500 University Hospital Cardiologist, Dr. Robert Carhart and Nutritionist Mary Henson. News & Views: University Hospital Cardiologist, Dr. Robert Carhart, explores an intriguing new study that challenges the long-held link between high cholesterol and higher stroke risk for patients in their 70s and 80s and nutritionist Mary Henson proposes healthy solutions to the daily dilemma of school lunches. University Hospital Cardiologist, Dr. Robert Carhart and Nutritionist Mary Henson. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-04_01-06-08-nv.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-04_01-06-08-nv.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:52:24 -0500 The Chair of Upstate's Pediatric Department, Dr. Thomas Welch, prefers to stay intimately involved with patient care and often serves as a "hospitalist" at University Hospital. The Chair of Upstate's Pediatric Department, Dr. Thomas Welch, prefers to stay intimately involved with patient care and often serves as a "hospitalist" at University Hospital. He explains this and other new specialties now on staff at hospitals which also include intensivists and interventionalists. The Chair of Upstate's Pediatric Department, Dr. Thomas Welch, prefers to stay intimately involved with patient care and often serves as a "hospitalist" at University Hospital. http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-04_01-06-08-i1.mp3 http://www.upstate.edu/healthlinkonair/podcasts/p.php?file=2008-01-04_01-06-08-i1.mp3 richm@upstate.edu SUNY Upstate Medical University no Fri, 04 Jan 2008 13:46:03 -0500 Guests Gerald Hoffman, long-time EVP of the Onondaga County Medical Society, and Gwen Kay, PhD, SUNY Oswego discuss the new book, "The History of Local Medical Care, 1806-2006, Celebrating Physicians Past and Present". Guests Gerald Hoffman, long-time EVP of the Onondaga County Medical Society, and Gwen Kay, PhD, SUNY Oswego, discuss the new book "The History of Local Medical Care, 1806-2006, Celebrating Physicians Past and Present", which was coproduced by Hoffman and Kay in celebration of the Society's bicentennial (2007).Health Information Center Resources: Websites: The Radiology Information Resource for Patients, from RadiologyInfo, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), with procedures described and used by Interventional Radiologists, some with animation. Society for Cardiovascular & Interventional Radiology, from Sirweb.org, with general information, IR treatments, some with video clips of procedures. Journal Articles: The Hospitalist Movement 10 Years Later: Life as a Swiss Army Knife, by Robert M. Wachter, MD, from PubMed Central, Medscape General Medicine. 2006; 8(3): 30. Outcomes of Care by Hospitalists, General Internists, and Family Physicians, by Peter K. Lindenauer, MD, and others, from the New England Journal of Medicine Volume 357:2589-2600, December 20, 2007 Number 25. The Impact of an Intensivist-Model ICU on Trauma-Related Mortality, by Avery B. Nathens, MD, and others, from the Annals of Surgery 2006 October; 244(4): 545-554 HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER at SUNY Upstate Medical University