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Opportunities allow future doctors to enhance their knowledge

Opportunities allow future doctors to enhance their knowledge

February 27, 2023

Interview with Dimitra Bourboulia, PhD, director of the Office of Research for Medical Students


Researcher probes possible risk for seniors

Researcher probes possible risk for seniors

February 17, 2023

Interview with Roger Wong, PhD, assistant professor of public health and preventive medicine


Sun exposure often a factor in this slow-growing skin cancer

Sun exposure often a factor in this slow-growing skin cancer

February 16, 2023

Interview with Ramsay Farah, MD, dermatology chief at Upstate


Childless seniors face decisions on caregivers

Childless seniors face decisions on caregivers

February 16, 2023

Interview with Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD


Pediatrician treats reading as key part of patients' lives

Pediatrician treats reading as key part of patients' lives

February 16, 2023

Interview with Upstate pediatrician Jaclyn Sisskind, MD


Research shows that weight need not disqualify a candidate

Research shows that weight need not disqualify a candidate

February 13, 2023

Interview with Reza Saidi, MD, chief of transplant services at Upstate


Study compares treatment frequencies for one type of the disease

Study compares treatment frequencies for one type of the disease

February 9, 2023

Interview with Jeffrey Bogart, MD, chair of radiation oncology at the Upstate Cancer Center


Intestinal problem can be severe enough for surgery

Intestinal problem can be severe enough for surgery

February 2, 2023

Interview with Upstate colorectal surgeon Kristina Go, MD


 Stroke patients with COVID fared worse than noninfected patients

Stroke patients with COVID fared worse than noninfected patients

February 2, 2023

Interview with Upstate neurology resident Navreet Kaur, MD


Career studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder earns world renown

Career studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder earns world renown

February 2, 2023

Interview with Upstate psychologist and researcher Stephen Faraone, PhD


Researcher probes complex interactions of disease and organ

Researcher probes complex interactions of disease and organ

January 24, 2023

Researcher Akshay Patel, an MD/PhD student at Upstate discusses how lupus affects the liver, and what aspects of that interaction he hopes to explore next.


Attention to patients' needs helps fine-tune approach

Attention to patients' needs helps fine-tune approach

January 19, 2023

Interview with nurse Quonitra Bullock and administrator Carrie Dickinson, PhD


 Cystic fibrosis itself, longer life expectancy are possible factors, research suggests

Cystic fibrosis itself, longer life expectancy are possible factors, research suggests

January 19, 2023

Interview with Andres Cordova Sanchez, MD, resident internist at Upstate


Vaccination can safely prevent a sometimes deadly disease

Vaccination can safely prevent a sometimes deadly disease

January 19, 2023

Interview with Jana Shaw, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist


Technique offers chronic sufferers an alternative to drugs

Technique offers chronic sufferers an alternative to drugs

January 17, 2023

Interview with Upstate anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma, MD


Planning, training, organization help ensure successful responses

Planning, training, organization help ensure successful responses

January 12, 2023

Interview with Chris Dunham, emergency management director at Upstate


Well-being of medical workers comes into focus

Well-being of medical workers comes into focus

January 11, 2023

Upstate social worker Lauren Angelone talks about the importance of staff wellness and what that means for all involved and how it can be achieved.


Specialist credits teamwork in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Specialist credits teamwork in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

January 10, 2023

Interview with pediatric gastroenterologist Prateek Wali, MD


  Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

January 5, 2023

Lisa Lai, MD talks about prophylactic mastectomies and what's involved in this surgery, including considerations about reconstruction.


Assessments, adjustments can help older adults remain at home

Assessments, adjustments can help older adults remain at home

January 5, 2023

Interview with Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD


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