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Masks challenge the hard of hearing; retinal diseases and eye health; explaining esophageal cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020
December 10, 2020
Interviews with otolaryngologist Brian Nicholas, MD; retinal researcher and...

The pandemic, the vaccines and what's next: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 6, 2020
December 4, 2020
Interview with Stephen Thomas, MD, chief of infectious disease at Upstate

How exercise promotes good health; future doctors focus on food; the origins of cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 29, 2020
November 27, 2020
Interviews with Upstate doctor of physical therapy Karen Kemmis, Upstate medical...

A new treatment for Lou Gehrig's disease; a mental health network for college students; literary and visual arts journal marks 20 years: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 22, 2020
November 20, 2020
Interviews with neurologist Jenny Meyer, MD, psychiatrist Christopher Lucas, MD,...

How to celebrate the holidays safely in a pandemic; hemorrhoid problems and treatments; making your medical last wishes known in advance: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020
November 13, 2020
Interviews with Assistant Dean of Wellness Kaushal Nanavati, MD, colorectal...

Preventing the overmedication of seniors; consulting an emergency physician remotely; using a robotic tool in brain surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020
November 6, 2020
Interviews with geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD, emergency physician William...

Health considerations when quenching one's thirst; dental issues stemming from the pandemic: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 1, 2020
November 2, 2020
Interviews with Kaushal Nanavati, MD, assistant dean of wellness at Upstate, and...

An update on breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and prevention; physical therapy for lymphedema: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020
October 23, 2020
Interviews with Upstate physicians Ranjna Sharma, MD, and Jayne Charlamb, MD,...

Physical therapy for COVID patients; polio and post-polio syndrome; advances in trauma care: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020
October 16, 2020

Testing a possible treatment for lupus; how the pandemic hit the Syracuse area's refugees and homeless: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020
October 12, 2020
Interviews with Upstate's Andras Perl, MD, PhD, Andrea Shaw, MD, and David...

Explaining critical care neurosurgery; treating everyday sports injuries; exploring bias in teaching: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020
October 2, 2020
Interviews with neurosurgeon Timothy Beutler, MD, orthopedic surgeon Zachary...

Specialized care for brain and spine tumors; dealing with heart failure: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020
September 25, 2020
Interviews with neuro-oncologist Ruham Nasany, MD, and nurse Natasha Zmitrowitz,...

Ways to treat atrial fibrillation and faulty heart valves; the flu vaccine's importance this season: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020
September 18, 2020
Interviews with cardiac surgeon Stephen Waterford, MD, and Jarrod Bagatell, MD,...

Good nutrition in a stressful time; dealing with cancer during the pandemic; support for COVID-19 patients at home: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020
September 11, 2020
Interviews with Kaushal Nanavati, MD; Sam Benjamin, MD; and Amit Dhamoon, MD,...

How Upstate helped run a pop-up hospital and relieve exhausted medical staffs in COVID-stricken New York City area: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020
September 2, 2020
Interviews with Christopher Tanski, MD, nurse practitioner Patricia Goodyear,...

A pediatrician’s view of kids returning to school this fall; preventing lead poisoning in children: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020
August 28, 2020
Interviews with Upstate pediatricians Jana Shaw, MD, and Travis Hobart, MD

Pandemic-related skin problems; staying well while working from home; helping colleges cope with COVID-19 restrictions: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020
August 20, 2020
Interviews with Upstate's dermatology chief Ramsay Farah, MD; assistant dean of...

Potential COVID vaccine undergoes testing at Upstate; a way to reduce transplant complications: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020
August 14, 2020
Interviews with infectious disease chief Stephen Thomas, MD, and Oleh Pankewycz,...