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Meet Our Guests
October 12, 2008

Photo of This Week's Guest
Gabriel Haas, MD

Topic: PROSTATE CANCER

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Jeffrey Bogart, MD

Topic: CALYPSO 4D RADIATION SYSTEM

ABOUT the HOST—

Health Information Center Resources on October 1st's Show

It isn't always about hips and knees. Many people, many of whom are athletes—both weekend and professional—injure their shoulders and elbows and require surgical intervention. Orthopedic surgeons Drs. Nanavati and Setter offer insights into and information about many of these conditions and the surgical treatments that repair them.

For more information on orthopedic surgery at University Hospital: www.upstate.edu/practice/ortho. American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons Website:

Interactive Tutorials from MedlinePlus, published by the Patient Education Institute:

Online Video: Rotator Cuff Injuries (copy the prescription code, click on the link above the code and paste into the video box on the next screen)

Videos from the Health Information Center:

  • Rotator Cuff Disorders.  Dynomed.com. Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons,  2000. 11 minutes.
  • Arthritis and Replacement of the Shoulder.  DynoMed.com. Rosemont, IL, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 2000. 11 minutes

 HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER
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Tutorial: How to Find Reliable Health Information on the Internet

Medical Speak Word of the Week— MODALITY

Definition: From the root word “mode”. In medical speak, the word modality is used many different ways, but was used during our conversation as a synonym for a method of treatment. The way a treatment is done.

October 1st's Headlines ... External link

Cool Taste of Menthol Cigarettes Harder to Kick

Tobacco Makers Lose Key Ruling on Latest Suits

Labeling: Nutritional Information Leaves Many Uninformed