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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...

Prostate cancer's diagnosis, treatment and possible risks
November 19, 2020
Interview with Upstate urological cancer specialist Joseph Jacob, MD

A look at reflux and cancer of the esophagus
November 19, 2020
Interview with Upstate chief of thoracic surgery Jason Wallen, MD, medical...

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...

Why some hemorrhoids need treatment
November 4, 2020
Interview with Upstate surgeon Kristina Go, MD

New robotic tool assists in brain surgeries, including for epilepsy
November 4, 2020
Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon G. Duemani Reddy, MD

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,...

Breast cancer update: the latest on prevention, screening, treatment
October 22, 2020
Interview with Upstate's Jayne Charlamb, MD, left, and Ranjna Sharma, MD

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...

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,...

An overview of common sports injuries and how they're treated
September 16, 2020
Interview with Upstate orthopedic surgeon Zachary Vredenburgh, MD

Neurosurgeon explains his critical-care specialty and the role of the neuro intensive care unit
September 16, 2020
Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Timothy Beutler, MD

Surgeon explains advantages of different treatments for common heart problems
September 11, 2020
Interview with Upstate cardiac surgeon Stephen Waterford, MD

New formula aims to reduce complications after kidney transplants
July 22, 2020
Interview with Upstate professor of medicine Oleh Pankewycz, MD

Critical care specialists oversee treatment for the sickest COVID-19 patients
May 21, 2020
Interview with Jim Sexton, MD, a critical care specialist at Upstate

Eating well when you are confined to your home
March 26, 2020
Interview with Upstate registered dietitian nutritionist Juliann Mellen, left,...

Testicular problems; smartphone addiction; dementia research: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 8, 2020
March 5, 2020
Interviews with pediatric urologist Anthony Tracey, MD, psychiatric nurse...