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315 464-5167

Sharon Brangman, MD

CURRENT APPOINTMENTS

Distinguished Service Professor of Geriatrics Medicine

Department Chief of Geriatrics

Director of Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEAD)

Director of University Geriatricians

Chair of Department of Geriatrics

SPECIALTIES

Internal Medicine

Geriatric Medicine

Hospice and Palliative Medicine

LANGUAGES

English

PATIENT TYPE

Adults

CLINICAL BACKGROUND AND MY APPROACH TO CARE

Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias, depression, polypharmacy, nursing home care and nursing home placement issues, frail older adults, end-of-life care, cultural competence.

CLINICAL TRIALS

AAAS6912: Metformin in Alzheimer's Prevention (MAP)
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NN6535-4725-A randomized double-blind placebo-controlled clinical trial investigating the effect and safety of oral semaglutide in subjects with early Alzheimer's disease (EVOKE plus)
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PBD 01187: A Phase 2A Randomized Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Varoglutamstat (PQ912) in Patients with Early Alzheimer’s Disease with a Stage Gate to Phase 2B (VIVAMIND)
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ATRI-002: Long-Term Nicotine Treatment of Mild Cognitive Impairment (NIC study)
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DISEASES & CONDITIONS TREATED

Alzheimer's Disease - Dementia

Delirium

Dementia

Depression

Urinary Incontinence

TREATMENTS / SERVICES

Geriatric Assessment

Geriatrics

CLINICAL LOCATIONS

Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease (CEAD)

Upstate Specialty Services at Harrison Center

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550 Harrison Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

315 464-6100

University Geriatricians

Upstate Specialty Services at Harrison Center

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550 Harrison Street

Syracuse, NY 13202

315 464-6100

CLINICAL SECTION AFFILIATIONS

Geriatrics

Geriatrics

Medicine

Geriatrics

Women's Health Network

Geriatric Care

CURRENT HOSPITAL PRIVILEGES

Upstate University Hospital

Crouse Hospital

VA Medical Center

CAMPUSES

Downtown

WEB RESOURCES

Obesity linked to mobility problems in older women

"Preparing for the Dementia Tsunami." Part 1 of 10

"Preparing for the Dementia Tsunami" Part 3 of 10

"Preparing for the Dementia Tsunami" Part 2 of 10

RESEARCH PROGRAMS AND AFFILIATIONS

Geriatrics Medicine

Medicine

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Alzheimer's disease and exercise, improving hearing/communication for older adults in the hospital setting and delirium after moderate sedation

ASSOCIATIONS / MEMBERSHIPS

American College of Physicians (ACP)

American Geriatrics Society, President (2010-2011), Chair Of The Board (2011-2012)

EDUCATION

Fellowship: Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, 1988, Geriatric Medicine

Residency: Montefiore Hospital and Medical Center, 1984

MD: SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse, 1981

PUBLICATIONS

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HEALTHLINK ON AIR RADIO INTERVIEWS

6/23/21 Newly approved Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm is not for everyone, and questions remain, says chief of geriatrics

1/03/23 Clues can help adult children see how mom and dad are doing

5/08/11 Part 1: Difficult Decisions In Health Care: Dementia at the end of life

1/02/11 Early clues associated with the onset of Alzheimer's

5/08/11 Part 2: Difficult Decisions In Health Care: Dementia at the end of life

2/13/23 Childless seniors face decisions on caregivers

1/03/23 Variety of factors -- not just age -- can influence the decision

7/30/14 Biosensors for detecting neural diseases

1/10/22 How older adults are weathering the COVID-19 pandemic

11/7/13 The holidays are a chance to check in on aging loved ones

11/30/12 Dementia in the workplace

12/28/12 Does your loved one need a feeding tube? Part 2

6/30/16 Transitional care helps Medicare patients go from hospital to home

8/01/18 Why geriatric medicine has become an individual department

5/03/21 Study about agitation in Alzheimer's disease seeks volunteers

01/03/23 Assessments, adjustments can help older adults remain at home

12/28/12 Does your loved one need a feeding tube? Part 1

7/30/14 Creating a partnership for research on issues related to aging

9/26/19 Testing a drug that may be a treatment for Alzheimers

6/15/18 Asking questions, researching answers to help improve medical care

11/02/20 Precautions for senior citizens who take multiple medications

1/10/22 Expert Advice: When to take the car keys from an aging parent

6/07/22 New program aims to help seniors with hip fractures

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