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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...


How treatment of poisoning has evolved; finding trustworthy medical information online; challenges for young doctors: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 20, 2022

How treatment of poisoning has evolved; finding trustworthy medical information online; challenges for young doctors: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 20, 2022

March 18, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist Christine Stork, PharmD, medical librarian Olivia...


Upstate New York Poison Center marks 65 years of advising about dangerous substances

Upstate New York Poison Center marks 65 years of advising about dangerous substances

March 4, 2022

Interview with Christine Stork, PharmD, clinical director of the Upstate New...


Explaining the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer; avoiding lead poisoning of children: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022

Explaining the HPV vaccine and cervical cancer; avoiding lead poisoning of children: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022

February 25, 2022

Interviews with pediatric infectious disease specialist Manika Suryadevara, MD,...


Edible pot vs. smoked pot; mental health services for youth; bladder cancer and treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

Edible pot vs. smoked pot; mental health services for youth; bladder cancer and treatment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 13, 2022

February 11, 2022

Interviews with toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD, child psychologist Ron...


Lead poisoning in children: its causes, effects and prevention

Lead poisoning in children: its causes, effects and prevention

February 2, 2022

Travis Hobart, MD, explains why lead is so dangerous to children, a common...


Marijuana edibles can be dangerous

Marijuana edibles can be dangerous

January 20, 2022

Interview with Upstate toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD


What the Upstate New York Poison Center does; a workplace perspective on opioid misuse: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022

What the Upstate New York Poison Center does; a workplace perspective on opioid misuse: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022

December 29, 2021

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


Poison Center's medical director explains agency's work, his research

Poison Center's medical director explains agency's work, his research

December 10, 2021

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


Children ingesting pot products; a broad look at ADHD: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 27, 2021

Children ingesting pot products; a broad look at ADHD: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 27, 2021

June 25, 2021

Interviews with toxicologist Christine Stork, PharmD, of the Upstate New York...


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