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Category: Poison Center - Toxicology

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
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
March 31, 2023
Interviews with toxicologist Ross Sullivan, MD, researcher Margaret Formica,...

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
March 8, 2023
Interview with Ross Sullivan, MD, director of medical toxicology

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
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
February 24, 2023
Interviews with transplant chief Reza Saidi, MD, poison center Administrative...

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
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
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
July 28, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, pediatric oncologist Gloria...

What's behind the increased use of melatonin in children?
June 28, 2022
Interview with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate...

Examining job-related diseases; effects of marijuana edibles; showing compassion: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 15, 2022
May 13, 2022
Interviews with occupational health physician Michael Lax, MD; toxicologist...

Online betting and compulsive behavior; treating TMJ, a jaw problem; how lead injures children: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 8, 2022
May 6, 2022
Interviews with psychiatrist Sunny Aslam, MD, doctor of physical therapy Scott...

Explaining fentanyl and its dangers; the human genome project's significance; signs of concussion: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 1, 2022
April 28, 2022
Interviews with toxicologist Vincent Calleo, MD, neuroscientist Stephen Glatt,...

The drug fentanyl, showing up in street drugs, is causing overdoses, deaths
April 22, 2022
Interview with Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York...

Explaining kidney health, disease and treatment; what weight-loss surgery is like; test-kit precautions: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 3, 2022
April 1, 2022
Interviews with nephrology chief Michael Lioudis, MD, bariatric surgeon Lauren...