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 Daily use can have unintended long-term consequences

Daily use can have unintended long-term consequences

August 22, 2023

Interview with Brian Johnson, MD, and Yanli Zhang-James, MD, PhD


Poverty, obesity, maternal health among local health concerns; explaining a widespread virus; reversing drug overdoses: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 9, 2023

Poverty, obesity, maternal health among local health concerns; explaining a widespread virus; reversing drug overdoses: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 9, 2023

April 7, 2023

Interviews with Health Commissioner Katie Anderson, MD, PhD, researcher Gary...


A dangerous new street drug; studying gun violence; hospitalized teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 2, 2023

A dangerous new street drug; studying gun violence; hospitalized teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 2, 2023

March 31, 2023

Interviews with toxicologist Ross Sullivan, MD, researcher Margaret Formica,...


Drug abuse, obesity, maternal health among key findings

Drug abuse, obesity, maternal health among key findings

March 8, 2023

Interview with county Health Commissioner Katie Anderson, MD, PhD


Drug meant for large animals is being mixed into street drugs

Drug meant for large animals is being mixed into street drugs

March 8, 2023

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology


Toxicologist explains how it helps combat opioid epidemic

Toxicologist explains how it helps combat opioid epidemic

March 8, 2023

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology


Hospital at Home option; a Lyme disease patient and advocate; mammogram preparation; cellphone 'addiction': Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 24, 2022

Hospital at Home option; a Lyme disease patient and advocate; mammogram preparation; cellphone 'addiction': Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 24, 2022

July 21, 2022

Interviews with nurse administrator Diane Nanno, Lyme disease patient/advocate...


Purple heroin hits the streets; dial 9-8-8 for suicide prevention hotline; treating hip fractures

Purple heroin hits the streets; dial 9-8-8 for suicide prevention hotline; treating hip fractures

July 8, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist and emergency physician Ross Sullivan, MD; Contact...


COVID shots for tots; summer burn hazards; online gambling addiction risks; aging parents and car keys: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 3, 2022

COVID shots for tots; summer burn hazards; online gambling addiction risks; aging parents and car keys: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 3, 2022

July 1, 2022

Interviews with Jana Shaw, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist; Tamara...


Purple heroin is a new danger on the streets of Central New York

Purple heroin is a new danger on the streets of Central New York

June 10, 2022

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology at Upstate


Diabetes and COVID; physical therapy for cystic fibrosis; avoiding smartphone addiction: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 5, 2022

Diabetes and COVID; physical therapy for cystic fibrosis; avoiding smartphone addiction: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 5, 2022

June 3, 2022

Interviews with chief of pediatric endocrinology Roberto Izquierdo, MD, physical...


Examining job-related diseases; effects of marijuana edibles; showing compassion: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 15, 2022

Examining job-related diseases; effects of marijuana edibles; showing compassion: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 15, 2022

May 13, 2022

Interviews with occupational health physician Michael Lax, MD; toxicologist...


Explaining fentanyl and its dangers; the human genome project's significance; signs of concussion: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 1, 2022

Explaining fentanyl and its dangers; the human genome project's significance; signs of concussion: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 1, 2022

April 28, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, neuroscientist Stephen Glatt,...


 The drug fentanyl, showing up in street drugs, is causing overdoses, deaths

The drug fentanyl, showing up in street drugs, is causing overdoses, deaths

April 22, 2022

Interview with Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York...


 A gambling addiction is not a sure bet, but there are warning signs to watch for with online sports betting

A gambling addiction is not a sure bet, but there are warning signs to watch for with online sports betting

April 22, 2022

Interview with Upstate psychiatrist Sunny Aslam, MD


What the Upstate New York Poison Center does; a workplace perspective on opioid misuse: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022

What the Upstate New York Poison Center does; a workplace perspective on opioid misuse: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022

December 29, 2021

Interviews with Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York...


Ideas for battling opioid misuse at the workplace level

Ideas for battling opioid misuse at the workplace level

December 10, 2021

Interview with Jeanette Zoeckler, PhD, director of preventive services for...


Drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic

Drug overdose deaths rise during the pandemic

December 7, 2020

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology at Upstate


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