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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...


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

Upstate exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, talks about recommendations for...


What's known and what's still to learn about Alzheimer's disease

What's known and what's still to learn about Alzheimer's disease

November 3, 2022

Interview with Upstate neuroscientist Chris Gaiteri, PhD


Viruses' possible role in Alzheimer's; kids and marijuana candies; crossword strategies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022

Viruses' possible role in Alzheimer's; kids and marijuana candies; crossword strategies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 21, 2022

August 19, 2022

Interviews with microbiologist Eain Murphy, PhD, toxicologist Vincent Calleo,...


Researchers probe connections of herpesviruses to Alzheimer's disease

Researchers probe connections of herpesviruses to Alzheimer's disease

July 21, 2022

A possible connection between herpesviruses and Alzheimer's is being explored in...


 Examining schizophrenia; osteoporosis and its treatments; forgetfulness vs. dementia: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 18, 2021

Examining schizophrenia; osteoporosis and its treatments; forgetfulness vs. dementia: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 18, 2021

July 15, 2021

Interviews with neuroscientist Cyndi Weickert, PhD, endocrinologist Ruban...


Explaining a new Alzheimer's drug; what it means to have multiple sclerosis: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 4, 2021

Explaining a new Alzheimer's drug; what it means to have multiple sclerosis: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 4, 2021

July 2, 2021

Interviews with Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate's chief of geriatrics; and Upstate...


Newly approved Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm is not for everyone, and questions remain, says chief of geriatrics

Newly approved Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm is not for everyone, and questions remain, says chief of geriatrics

June 25, 2021

Interview with Sharon Brangman, MD, chief of geriatrics at Upstate Medical...


Stroke's symptoms and treatments; studying a drug to relieve disruptive agitation in Alzheimer's disease: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 16, 2021

Stroke's symptoms and treatments; studying a drug to relieve disruptive agitation in Alzheimer's disease: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 16, 2021

May 14, 2021

Interviews with geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD, and stroke neurologist...


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