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October 2007 News Archive

Monday, October 29, 2007

University Hospital is first in region to offer treatment to precursor of esophageal cancer

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Hospital is the only hospital in the region to offer the most advanced, non-surgical treatment proven in clinical trials to cure Barrett’s esophagus, a precursor to a type of esophageal cancer. Rates of esophageal cancer have... read more

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

SUNY Upstate creates puppet show to promote acceptance of children with autism

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — KidSpeak, an interactive puppet workshop created by SUNY Upstate Medical University to foster understanding and acceptance of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) in the classroom, will be introduced during a presentation titled... read more

Friday, October 19, 2007

Study to assess benefit of using telemedicine in schools to monitor children’s diabetes

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A SUNY Upstate Medical University study to assess the effectiveness of using telemedicine in Onondaga County schools as a way to improve the medical care of children with diabetes is showing early success. Twenty-three students, ages... read more

Friday, October 19, 2007

Fifth annual radiothon to benefit pediatric care at University Hospital begins Nov. 1

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— The fifth annual Radiothon for the Golisano Children’s Hospital, presented by ClearChannel Radio to benefit pediatric services at University Hospital, will be broadcast live on Newsradio 570 WSYR from University Hospital and Carousel Center... read more

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

Physician who wrote “Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror” to speak on Abu Ghraib Nov. 8

SYRACUSE, N.Y.— Steve Miles, M.D., author of “Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror” (Random House, 2006), will present “Medical Ethics and Abu Ghraib,” a public lecture Nov. 8 at 4:30 p.m. at SUNY Upstate Medical University.... read more

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Burton Thomas awarded designation as Certified Healthcare Facility Manager

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Burton W. Thomas, a SUNY Upstate Medical University senior administrator who has played a key role in overseeing some of the university’s most complex building projects, including the Vertical Expansion and the Golisano Children’s Hospital... read more

Thursday, October 11, 2007

CNY biotech center wins $400,000 grant to turn cheese whey into ethanol

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — How about running your car on cream cheese or small curd cottage cheese? The Central New York Biotechnology Research Corp. (CNYBRC) in Syracuse has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the New York State Energy Research and Development... read more

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Construction for new parking garage remains on schedule

Work remains on schedule for the construction of Upstate Medical University's new parking garage, designated as the West Garage. Work will continue through November on the garage's foundation and underground utilities. Precast concrete will begin... read more

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Debra Stehle appointed assistant vice president for strategic planning and management at SUNY Upstate Medical University

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Debra M. Stehle has been appointed assistant vice president for strategic planning and management in the Office of the President at SUNY Upstate Medical University. As assistant vice president, Stehle will continue to lead the Engaging... read more

Monday, October 1, 2007

Physicians for a National Health Program will present lecture on need for national health insurauce Oct. 11 at SUNY Upstate

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The rising cost of healthcare and how best to reform the healthcare delivery system is being discussed from the political platform and in most, if not all, American households. Oliver Fein, M.D., whose work has focused on health system... read more

Monday, October 1, 2007

Accurate prostate cancer diagnosis depends on biopsy location, concludes study

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — The part of the prostate that is biopsied may matter more than the number of biopsy samples taken for accurately diagnosing prostate cancer, according to a study by researchers at SUNY Upstate Medical University. The study is published... read more

Monday, October 1, 2007

University Hospital wins Consumer Choice Award as one of the most preferred hospitals

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — University Hospital of SUNY Upstate Medical University has been designated as one of the most preferred hospitals in the United States and in the Syracuse market, having received the 2007/08 Consumer Choice Award from the National Research... read more

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