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Researchers probe how and why this change occurs

Researchers probe how and why this change occurs

March 2, 2023

Interview with Hannah Phillips, PhD, a postdoctoral researcher at Upstate


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...


Childless seniors face decisions on caregivers

Childless seniors face decisions on caregivers

February 16, 2023

Interview with Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD


Science as a career; heart disease and cystic fibrosis; 'age-friendly' hospital care: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023

Science as a career; heart disease and cystic fibrosis; 'age-friendly' hospital care: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023

February 10, 2023

Interviews with researcher Stephen Faraone, PhD, resident physician Andres...


Variety of factors -- not just age -- can influence the decision

Variety of factors -- not just age -- can influence the decision

February 3, 2023

Advice from Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate's chief of geriatrics


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


How to care for aging parents; secrets of the microbiome: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023

How to care for aging parents; secrets of the microbiome: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023

January 13, 2023

Interviews with geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD, and research scientist...


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


Exercise and dementia; life after cancer; female stroke risk: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

Exercise and dementia; life after cancer; female stroke risk: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022

December 9, 2022

Interview with exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, oncology nurse Susan...


Probing clues to Alzheimer's; treating chronic pain: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022

Probing clues to Alzheimer's; treating chronic pain: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022

November 18, 2022

Interviews with computational neuroscientist Chris Gaiteri, PhD, and...


Studies point to exercise as possible way to help prevent dementia

Studies point to exercise as possible way to help prevent dementia

November 17, 2022

Interview with exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD


Nuts and bolts of a hospital stay; volunteers overseeing long-term care; dealing with ADHD: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022

Nuts and bolts of a hospital stay; volunteers overseeing long-term care; dealing with ADHD: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022

September 8, 2022

Interviews with Karen Wentworth and Tina Passett of Upstate's Office of the...


 Ombudsman program for nursing homes seeks volunteers

Ombudsman program for nursing homes seeks volunteers

August 5, 2022

Interview with Rebecca Alder, manager of the long-term-care ombudsman program at...


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...


Preventing a second stroke; diversifying medical research; examining TB's threat; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 26, 2022

Preventing a second stroke; diversifying medical research; examining TB's threat; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 26, 2022

June 24, 2022

Interviews with neurologist Gene Latorre, MD; geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman,...


 Some Medicare patients can receive hospital care at home through new program

Some Medicare patients can receive hospital care at home through new program

June 16, 2022

Interview with Diane Nanno, director of nursing for Upstate's Transitional Care...


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