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August 31, 2008

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Vipul Nanavati, MD

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Kevin Setter, MD

Topic: SHOULDER & JOINT ELBOW REPAIR

ABOUT the HOST—
Coming up on November 4th's Show: Orthopedic surgeon Matthew Scuderi discusses cartilage restoration for joints and those who receive the greatest benefit from this advanced procedure, and Pediatrician Thomas Welch provides an update on the Golisano Children's Hospital which will crown the vertical expansion under construction on the East Wing of University Hospital.

On October 28th's Show:

Neurologist Helen Barkan discusses migraine headaches as well as recent findings that link migraine headaches and ischemic (iss-KEE-mick) stroke. Transplant surgeon Amy Friedman talks about advances and options related to transplant surgery, specifically kidney and pancreas transplantation; and the growing awareness of and need for organ donations.

Health Information Center Resources for Migraine Headaches:

Books:

  • Migraine Auras: When the Visual World Fails, by Richard Grossinger. Published by North Atlantic Books, 2006.
  • 10 Simple Solutions to Migraines: Recognize Triggers, Control Symptoms, and Reclaim Your Life, by Dawn A. Marcus. Published by New Harbinger Publications, 2006.
  • 100 Questions & Answers About Migraines, by Katherine A. Henry, and Anthony P. Bossis. Published by Jones and Bartlett, 2005.

Books available through bookstores and libraries, including the Health Information Center and Amazon.com.

Other:

 

Medical Speak Word of the Week - MENINGES

Definition: The system of membranes covering the central nervous system.

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Syracuse Healthy Start

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at SUNY Upstate Medical University.


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