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Category: Brain - Spine - Neurosurgery

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
August 26, 2022
Interview with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD

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
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
September 17, 2021
Interviews with surgeon Joseph Valentino, MD, education specialist Nicky...

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
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
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
January 15, 2021
Interviews with cardiothoracic surgeon Stephen Waterford, MD; neurosurgeon...

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
November 6, 2020
Interviews with geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD, emergency physician William...

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
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
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
August 7, 2019

Neurosurgeon considers new ways to treat the excess fluid of hydrocephalus
August 1, 2019

What's involved in surgery to correct scoliosis and other spinal deformities
August 1, 2019

Deep brain stimulation for nervous-system disorders; explaining diabetes types 1 and 2; Salvation Army's health-related services: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 12, 2019
May 10, 2019