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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...


What's behind the increased use of melatonin in children?

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

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

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

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

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

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...


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