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A memory lapse isn't necessarily from dementia

A memory lapse isn't necessarily from dementia

November 1, 2024

Advice from Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate geriatrics chief


Memory problems can show up early in 'mini cog' screenings

Memory problems can show up early in 'mini cog' screenings

November 1, 2024

Interview with Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate geriatrics chief


Alzheimer's update; hospital robots and drones; ideal nurses: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

Alzheimer's update; hospital robots and drones; ideal nurses: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024

September 19, 2024

Interviews with Sharon Brangman, MD; Steven Roberts and Jeff Causey; and Scott...


Healthy habits can lessen risk of dementia

Healthy habits can lessen risk of dementia

August 21, 2024

Advice from Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate geriatrics chief


Stroke and depression; implants for better hearing; drug for early Alzheimer's: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 16, 2024

Stroke and depression; implants for better hearing; drug for early Alzheimer's: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 16, 2024

June 13, 2024

Interviews with Carrie Garcia and Jessica Mungro, PhD; Jeffrey VanTassel; and...


Dementia factors; genes and COPD; prostate cancer treatment: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 5, 2024

Dementia factors; genes and COPD; prostate cancer treatment: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 5, 2024

May 2, 2024

Interviews with Roger Wong, PhD, Auyon Ghosh, MD, and Alina Basnet, MD


Treatment can lessen severity of early Alzheimer's disease

Treatment can lessen severity of early Alzheimer's disease

May 1, 2024

Interview with neurologist Tinatin Chabrashvili, MD, PhD


'Sundowning'; better sleep; vaccine research; pot use and the brain: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 28, 2024

'Sundowning'; better sleep; vaccine research; pot use and the brain: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 28, 2024

April 25, 2024

Interviews with Antonio Culebras, MD; Adam Waickman, PhD; and Roger Wong, PhD,...


Researchers study possible links to dementia

Researchers study possible links to dementia

March 27, 2024

Upstate researcher Roger Wong, PhD discusses his recent study on the risk...


'Sundowning': deteriorating behavior tied to cognitive decline

'Sundowning': deteriorating behavior tied to cognitive decline

March 25, 2024

Interview with Antonio Culebras, MD, neurologist and sleep specialist


Tattoo care and removal; too much sitting; dialysis and hospice: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023

Tattoo care and removal; too much sitting; dialysis and hospice: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023

December 14, 2023

Interviews with Ramsay Farah, MD, Carol Sames, PhD, and Ayorinde Soipe, MD,


Exercise expert explains benefits of movement

Exercise expert explains benefits of movement

November 14, 2023

Interview with Carol Sames, PhD, Upstate exercise physiologist


Condition does not lead to dementia in most people

Condition does not lead to dementia in most people

July 6, 2023

Interview with Sharon Brangman, MD, geriatrics chief at Upstate


Simple practices can help make the best of it

Simple practices can help make the best of it

July 6, 2023

Advice from Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD


DNA research with a twist; empathy loss in dementia; student scientists: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 26, 2023

DNA research with a twist; empathy loss in dementia; student scientists: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 26, 2023

March 24, 2023

Interviews with researchers Stewart Loh, PhD, Hannah Phillips, PhD, and Dimitra...


Sleep disturbances and dementia; caring for 'elder orphans'; explaining a common skin cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 12, 2023

Sleep disturbances and dementia; caring for 'elder orphans'; explaining a common skin cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 12, 2023

March 10, 2023

Interviews with researchers Roger Wong, PhD, geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD,...


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...


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