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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...

Overseas tummy tucks or face-lifts carry special risks
March 30, 2022
Interview with plastic surgeon Sara Neimanis, MD, of the University of Rochester...

How to get a good night's sleep; cancer survivor explains the disease to children; training mental health providers: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 27, 2022
March 25, 2022
Interviews with sleep specialist Dragos Manta, MD, childhood cancer survivor and...

How the kidney waiting list works; patients with impaired consciousness; helping someone with cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 13, 2022
March 11, 2022
Interviews with transplant surgery chief Reza Saidi, MD, ethicist and...

Correcting bunions; prescribing books for children; weight-loss surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 6, 2022
March 4, 2022
Interviews with orthopedic surgeon Scott Van Valkenburg, MD, pediatrician Jaclyn...

Coping with prostate cancer's emotional toll; therapy for the pelvic floor; getting a hernia repaired; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 20, 2022
February 18, 2022
Interviews with psychologist Dorianne Eaves, PsyD, physical therapists Jillian...

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...

Bunion solutions from an orthopedic surgeon
February 10, 2022
Interview with Scott Van Valkenburg, MD, a foot and ankle surgeon at Upstate

Studying a common childhood virus; preserving personal memories; treating arthritis of the hand: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb, 6, 2022
February 4, 2022
Interviews with pediatrician Joe Domachowske, MD, editor Deirdre Neilen, PhD,...

COVID's relationship to obesity; how seniors are faring in the pandemic; adding services for special-needs kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022
January 28, 2022
Interviews with bariatric surgery chief Timothy Shope, MD, geriatrics chief...

Hernia repair process takes patient from diagnosis through rehabilitation
January 20, 2022
Interview with surgeon Moustafa Hassan, MD, and nurse coordinator Maggie Wight...

When bladder cancer means bladder removal: surgical options
January 20, 2022
Interview with urologist Joseph Jacob, MD, director of Upstate's bladder cancer...

Arthritis of the hand and when to consider surgery
January 20, 2022
Interview with Upstate hand surgeon Brian Harley, MD

Preparing a child for surgery; detecting and treating pancreatic cancer: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021
December 21, 2021
Interview with pediatric surgeon Michaela "Mikki" Kollisch, MD, and the interim...

Ovarian cancer surgery; a diabetes drug without side effects; a disease that can threaten transplant patients: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021
December 10, 2021
Interviews with gynecologic oncologist Rinki Agarwal, MD, chemistry professor...

Explaining weight-loss surgery; rethinking aspirin's role in preventing strokes, heart attacks; finding reliable health information online: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021
December 3, 2021
Interviews with bariatric surgery chief Lauren Rabach, MD, cardiology chief...

New radiation delivery method for brain tumors; assessing one's risk of cancer: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021
November 23, 2021
Interviews with Upstate neurosurgeon Harish Babu, MD, PhD, and Upstate genetic...

Study compares surgeries for reducing ovarian cancer risk in women at high risk for the disease
November 22, 2021
Interview with Rinki Agarwal, MD, an associate professor of obstetrics and...