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Vitamin A and vision; dietary iron; prescription drug affordability: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

Vitamin A and vision; dietary iron; prescription drug affordability: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022

October 12, 2022

Interviews with ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist...


How vitamin A deficiency can affect vision

How vitamin A deficiency can affect vision

September 6, 2022

Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD


How hearts should beat; explaining monkeypox; medical instrument cleanliness; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 12, 2022

How hearts should beat; explaining monkeypox; medical instrument cleanliness; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 12, 2022

June 10, 2022

Interviews with electrophysiologist Kiran Devaraj, MD, infectious disease chief...


Ophthalmologist's research explores the presence of coronavirus, other pathogens on medical instruments

Ophthalmologist's research explores the presence of coronavirus, other pathogens on medical instruments

May 24, 2022

Interview with Mark Breazzano, MD, ophthalmologist and ophthalmic researcher


Explaining the causes and treatments of headaches; how a vision exam can help detect disease elsewhere in the body: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 28, 202

Explaining the causes and treatments of headaches; how a vision exam can help detect disease elsewhere in the body: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 28, 202

March 26, 2021

Interviews with Upstate neurologist Awss Zidan, MD, and Upstate optometrist...


Eye exam can reveal problems and diseases in other parts of the body

Eye exam can reveal problems and diseases in other parts of the body

March 26, 2021

Interview with Upstate optometrist Mirjeta Abazaga, OD


Dealing with retinal injuries; preparing children for surgery; kidney dialysis for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

Dealing with retinal injuries; preparing children for surgery; kidney dialysis for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 7, 2021

February 5, 2021

Interviews with ophthalmologist Amir Yazdanyar, MD, PhD, pediatric surgeon...


 What to expect and what to do when a retina is torn or detached

What to expect and what to do when a retina is torn or detached

January 29, 2021

Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Amir Yazdanyar, MD, PhD


Boosting one's spirits and energy in winter; insights into pandemics; regenerating the retina: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021

Boosting one's spirits and energy in winter; insights into pandemics; regenerating the retina: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021

December 31, 2020

Interviews with Assistant Dean of Wellness Kaushal Nanavati, MD; authors and...


Masks challenge the hard of hearing; retinal diseases and eye health; explaining esophageal cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

Masks challenge the hard of hearing; retinal diseases and eye health; explaining esophageal cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020

December 10, 2020

Interviews with otolaryngologist Brian Nicholas, MD; retinal researcher and...


Researching the degeneration of nerves; seeking the possible regeneration of retinas; helping needy women with menstrual supplies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020

Researching the degeneration of nerves; seeking the possible regeneration of retinas; helping needy women with menstrual supplies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020

August 6, 2020

Interviews with Upstate scientist Jessica Henty-Ridilla, PhD; visiting...


Early detection of glaucoma is key to preserving vision

Early detection of glaucoma is key to preserving vision

February 12, 2020

Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Preethi Ganapathy, MD, PhD


Looking for causes of glaucoma; rehabilitation after spinal cord injury; caring for heart-failure patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017

Looking for causes of glaucoma; rehabilitation after spinal cord injury; caring for heart-failure patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 1, 2017

September 29, 2017


Researcher focuses on possible causes of glaucoma

Researcher focuses on possible causes of glaucoma

September 21, 2017


When children, parents, doctors disagree; eyesight restoration research; health risks of low-wage jobs: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017

When children, parents, doctors disagree; eyesight restoration research; health risks of low-wage jobs: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017

August 31, 2017


Explaining glaucoma; female urinary health; outdoor project for people with disabilities: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017

Explaining glaucoma; female urinary health; outdoor project for people with disabilities: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017

January 27, 2017


Complete eye exam can detect glaucoma early, help save eyesight

Complete eye exam can detect glaucoma early, help save eyesight

December 22, 2016


Dangers of meningitis; advances in eye research; working on a shingles drug: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

Dangers of meningitis; advances in eye research; working on a shingles drug: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016

December 9, 2016


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