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Wiring brains to computers; unruptured aneurysms; drugstore hearing aids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

Wiring brains to computers; unruptured aneurysms; drugstore hearing aids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023

December 8, 2023

Interviews with L. Syd Johnson, PhD, Aravind Reddy, MD, Hesham Masoud, MD, and ...


Bulges in brain arteries can sometimes be left alone

Bulges in brain arteries can sometimes be left alone

November 8, 2023

Interview with Aravind Reddy, MD, and Hesham Masoud, MD


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


Monkeypox update; testing an anti-seizure therapy; at-home option in ALS treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

Monkeypox update; testing an anti-seizure therapy; at-home option in ALS treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022

September 16, 2022

Interviews with infectious disease chief Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD;...


Unique trial  aims to control seizures using regenerative human cell therapy

Unique trial aims to control seizures using regenerative human cell therapy

August 26, 2022

Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD


Guidelines recommend multipronged approach to prevent secondary stroke

Guidelines recommend multipronged approach to prevent secondary stroke

June 3, 2022

Interview with Upstate neurologist Gene Latorre, MD


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...


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...


Epilepsy treatment options include surgery, neurostimulators when medication isn't sufficient

Epilepsy treatment options include surgery, neurostimulators when medication isn't sufficient

September 10, 2021

Interview with Upstate neurologist Shahram Izadyar, MD


A tiny radiation treatment device for brain cancer; options for treating an enlarged prostate: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 23, 2021

A tiny radiation treatment device for brain cancer; options for treating an enlarged prostate: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 23, 2021

May 21, 2021

Interviews with neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD, and urologists Hanan...


Brain surgeons have a new way to deliver radiation -- via stamp-sized tiles

Brain surgeons have a new way to deliver radiation -- via stamp-sized tiles

May 14, 2021

Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD


Surgery to treat atrial fibrillation; epilepsy and its treatment; transplants pass a milestone: Upstate Medical University's HealthLInk on Air for Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

Surgery to treat atrial fibrillation; epilepsy and its treatment; transplants pass a milestone: Upstate Medical University's HealthLInk on Air for Sunday, Jan. 17, 2021

January 15, 2021

Interviews with cardiothoracic surgeon Stephen Waterford, MD; neurosurgeon...


Brain surgeon provides overview of epilepsy, its diagnosis and treatment

Brain surgeon provides overview of epilepsy, its diagnosis and treatment

January 11, 2021

Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD


Preventing the overmedication of seniors; consulting an emergency physician remotely; using a robotic tool in brain surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

Preventing the overmedication of seniors; consulting an emergency physician remotely; using a robotic tool in brain surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020

November 6, 2020

Interviews with geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD, emergency physician William...


New robotic tool assists in brain surgeries, including for epilepsy

New robotic tool assists in brain surgeries, including for epilepsy

November 4, 2020

Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon G. Duemani Reddy, MD


Explaining critical care neurosurgery; treating everyday sports injuries; exploring bias in teaching: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020

Explaining critical care neurosurgery; treating everyday sports injuries; exploring bias in teaching: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020

October 2, 2020

Interviews with neurosurgeon Timothy Beutler, MD, orthopedic surgeon Zachary...


Neurosurgeon explains his critical-care specialty and the role of the neuro intensive care unit

Neurosurgeon explains his critical-care specialty and the role of the neuro intensive care unit

September 16, 2020

Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Timothy Beutler, MD


Scoliosis and spinal deformities; treating and rethinking hydrocephalus; type 2 diabetes and kids, teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019

Scoliosis and spinal deformities; treating and rethinking hydrocephalus; type 2 diabetes and kids, teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 11, 2019

August 7, 2019


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