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Edible pot vs. smoked pot; mental health services for youth; bladder cancer and treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

Edible pot vs. smoked pot; mental health services for youth; bladder cancer and treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

February 11, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD, child psychologist Ron...


Bunion solutions from an orthopedic surgeon

Bunion solutions from an orthopedic surgeon

February 10, 2022

Interview with Scott Van Valkenburg, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon at Upstate


Studying a common childhood virus; preserving personal memories; treating arthritis of the hand: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb, 6, 2022

Studying a common childhood virus; preserving personal memories; treating arthritis of the hand: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb, 6, 2022

February 4, 2022

Interviews with pediatrician Joe Domachowske, MD, editor Deirdre Neilen, PhD,...


COVID's relationship to obesity; how seniors are faring in the pandemic; adding services for special-needs kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022

COVID's relationship to obesity; how seniors are faring in the pandemic; adding services for special-needs kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022

January 28, 2022

Interviews with bariatric surgery chief Timothy Shope, MD, geriatrics chief...


Hernia repair process takes patient from diagnosis through rehabilitation

Hernia repair process takes patient from diagnosis through rehabilitation

January 20, 2022

Interview with surgeon Moustafa Hassan, MD, and nurse coordinator Maggie Wight...


When bladder cancer means bladder removal: surgical options

When bladder cancer means bladder removal: surgical options

January 20, 2022

Interview with urologist Joseph Jacob, MD, director of Upstate's bladder cancer...


Arthritis of the hand and when to consider surgery

Arthritis of the hand and when to consider surgery

January 20, 2022

Interview with Upstate hand surgeon Brian Harley, MD


Preparing a child for surgery; detecting and treating pancreatic cancer: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021

Preparing a child for surgery; detecting and treating pancreatic cancer: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021

December 21, 2021

Interview with pediatric surgeon Michaela "Mikki" Kollisch, MD, and the interim...


Ovarian cancer surgery; a diabetes drug without side effects; a disease that can threaten transplant patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021

Ovarian cancer surgery; a diabetes drug without side effects; a disease that can threaten transplant patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021

December 10, 2021

Interviews with gynecologic oncologist Rinki Agarwal, MD, chemistry professor...


Explaining weight-loss surgery; rethinking aspirin's role in preventing strokes, heart attacks; finding reliable health information online: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021

Explaining weight-loss surgery; rethinking aspirin's role in preventing strokes, heart attacks; finding reliable health information online: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021

December 3, 2021

Interviews with bariatric surgery chief Lauren Rabach, MD, cardiology chief...


New radiation delivery method for brain tumors; assessing one's risk of cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

New radiation delivery method for brain tumors; assessing one's risk of cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021

November 23, 2021

Interviews with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD, and Upstate genetic...


Study compares surgeries for reducing ovarian cancer risk in women at high risk for the disease

Study compares surgeries for reducing ovarian cancer risk in women at high risk for the disease

November 22, 2021

Interview with Rinki Agarwal, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics and...


Preventing falls among senior citizens; preparing for chemotherapy; dealing with burnout and mental exhaustion: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021

Preventing falls among senior citizens; preparing for chemotherapy; dealing with burnout and mental exhaustion: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021

November 19, 2021

Interviews with geriatrician Andrea Berg, MD, pharmacist Timothy Chiang and...


Drug being developed to help people with both diabetes and cystic fibrosis

Drug being developed to help people with both diabetes and cystic fibrosis

November 18, 2021

Interview with Robert Doyle, PhD, a medicinal chemist who teaches at both...


Surgical weight-loss options: What to expect

Surgical weight-loss options: What to expect

November 17, 2021

Interview with bariatric surgery chief Lauren Rabach, MD


MRI, CT scans, X-rays and more -- a medical imaging overview

MRI, CT scans, X-rays and more -- a medical imaging overview

November 10, 2021

Interview with Michele Lisi, MD, interim chair of the Upstate radiology...


Genetics fine-tunes medication process; therapy to relieve dizziness, balance disorders; when a child faces surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

Genetics fine-tunes medication process; therapy to relieve dizziness, balance disorders; when a child faces surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021

October 8, 2021

Interviews with neurologist Karen Albright, DO, PhD, and pharmacist Danielle...


  Dizziness, balance disorders can often be treated with vestibular rehabilitation therapy

Dizziness, balance disorders can often be treated with vestibular rehabilitation therapy

October 1, 2021

Interview with Upstate physical therapists Rina Flatau, left, and Maria...


Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease; cutting HIV risk with a daily pill; treating epilepsy with devices, surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021

Dealing with inflammatory bowel disease; cutting HIV risk with a daily pill; treating epilepsy with devices, surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021

September 17, 2021

Interviews with surgeon Joseph Valentino, MD, education specialist Nicky...


Inflammatory bowel disease has surgical options

Inflammatory bowel disease has surgical options

September 2, 2021

Interview with Upstate surgeon Joseph Valentino, MD


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