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Less invasive spine surgery; implants to improve hearing; edible marijuana dangers: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024

Less invasive spine surgery; implants to improve hearing; edible marijuana dangers: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 18, 2024

February 15, 2024

Interviews with Ali Hazama, MD, Jeffrey VanTassel and Michael Hodgman, MD,


Kids ingesting pot; explaining fibromyalgia; speedy joint replacement: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024

Kids ingesting pot; explaining fibromyalgia; speedy joint replacement: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024

January 4, 2024

Interviews with Michael Hodgman, MD, Alex Hensel, MD, and nurses Lia Fischi and...


Treating eye injuries; avoiding holiday poisonings; resistance to change: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

Treating eye injuries; avoiding holiday poisonings; resistance to change: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023

November 30, 2023

Interviews with Audrey Bernstein, PhD, Mary Beth Dreyer and Andy Craig, PhD


Big concern: Keep pot-laced candies away from kids

Big concern: Keep pot-laced candies away from kids

November 30, 2023

Advice from Michael Hodgman, MD, Upstate toxicologist on keeping marijuana-laced...


Experts stress need to keep pot edibles, especially candies, locked up

Experts stress need to keep pot edibles, especially candies, locked up

November 27, 2023

Toxicologist Michael Hodgman, MD discusses the challenges arising from the...


Fungus's threat; pot users vomiting; prescription drug access for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023

Fungus's threat; pot users vomiting; prescription drug access for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023

August 11, 2023

Interviews with Ramiro Gutierrez, MD, Christine Stork, PharmD, and Gregory...


A look at the drug and a rare condition of its heavy use

A look at the drug and a rare condition of its heavy use

July 7, 2023

Interview with Christine Stork, PharmD, of the Upstate New York Poison Center


Metal's toxicity, its other sources, explained

Metal's toxicity, its other sources, explained

May 10, 2023

Interview with Travis Hobart, MD, Upstate pediatrician on why some baby foods...


A dangerous new street drug; studying gun violence; hospitalized teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 2, 2023

A dangerous new street drug; studying gun violence; hospitalized teens: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 2, 2023

March 31, 2023

Interviews with toxicologist Ross Sullivan, MD, researcher Margaret Formica,...


Drug meant for large animals is being mixed into street drugs

Drug meant for large animals is being mixed into street drugs

March 8, 2023

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology


Toxicologist explains how it helps combat opioid epidemic

Toxicologist explains how it helps combat opioid epidemic

March 8, 2023

Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology


Frequently reported poisons are often commonplace items

Frequently reported poisons are often commonplace items

February 28, 2023

Advice from Michele Caliva of the Upstate New York Poison Center


Last year's calls reveal troubling new cases among kids

Last year's calls reveal troubling new cases among kids

February 28, 2023

Interview with Michele Caliva from the Upstate New York Poison Center


Transplants and obesity; latest trends in poisonings; lung cancer research: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023

Transplants and obesity; latest trends in poisonings; lung cancer research: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 26, 2023

February 24, 2023

Interviews with transplant chief Reza Saidi, MD, poison center Administrative...


Tips from the Upstate New York Poison Center

Tips from the Upstate New York Poison Center

December 19, 2022

Interview with Mary Beth Dreyer of the Upstate New York Poison Center


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,...


  Poison Center urges precaution about marijuana edibles, with spike in number of kids affected

Poison Center urges precaution about marijuana edibles, with spike in number of kids affected

August 16, 2022

Interview with Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York...


 Melatonin and kids; genetics and childhood cancer; healthier mac and cheese; reducing anxiety: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 31, 2022

Melatonin and kids; genetics and childhood cancer; healthier mac and cheese; reducing anxiety: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 31, 2022

July 28, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, pediatric oncologist Gloria...


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