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Where injured children get treated; she guides breast cancer patients; helping aged parents: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024

Where injured children get treated; she guides breast cancer patients; helping aged parents: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 10, 2024

November 7, 2024

INterviews with Kim Wallenstein, MD, PhD, nurse Maureen Garvey and Sharon...


Breast cancer treatment now tailored to patient, less invasive

Breast cancer treatment now tailored to patient, less invasive

October 29, 2024

Interview with surgeon Scott Albert, MD


Pediatric trauma is treated by specialized team

Pediatric trauma is treated by specialized team

September 25, 2024

Interview with Kim Wallenstein, MD, PhD, pediatric surgeon at Upstate


Maternal deaths; female neurosurgeons; car keys and the elderly: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024

Maternal deaths; female neurosurgeons; car keys and the elderly: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024

August 29, 2024

Interviews with Julie Lombardi, DPT, Larry Chin, MD, and Sharon Brangman, MD


A look at two forms of skin cancer: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024

A look at two forms of skin cancer: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024

August 1, 2024

Interviews with dermatologist Ramsay Farah, MD, and surgeon Daniel Thomas, MD


Various factors -- including 'ugly duckling' -- indicate cancer

Various factors -- including 'ugly duckling' -- indicate cancer

July 11, 2024

Advice from Daniel Thomas, MD, a surgeon specializing in oncology


A rare allergy to meat; seeking gentler treatment for hydrocephalus; new bladder cancer therapy: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 14, 2024

A rare allergy to meat; seeking gentler treatment for hydrocephalus; new bladder cancer therapy: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 14, 2024

July 11, 2024

Interviews with Jamie Romeiser, PhD, Satish Krishnamurthy, MD, and Joseph Jacob,...


Avoiding kidney disease; a kidney-friendly diet; how bones heal: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 7, 2024

Avoiding kidney disease; a kidney-friendly diet; how bones heal: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 7, 2024

July 2, 2024

Interviews with Michael Lioudis, MD, Rajin Shahriar, MD, and John Babich


Artificial intelligence in health care; surgical robots; vasectomy basics: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 30, 2024

Artificial intelligence in health care; surgical robots; vasectomy basics: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 30, 2024

June 27, 2024

Interviews with Amr Wardeh, MD, Seetharam Bhat, MBBS, and Timothy Byler, MD


Mushroom safety; medical folk advice; eating after surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 23, 2024

Mushroom safety; medical folk advice; eating after surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 23, 2024

June 20, 2024

Interviews with Michael Hodgman, MD, Hani Aiash, MD, PhD, and Sonia Seth


Stroke and depression; implants for better hearing; drug for early Alzheimer's: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 16, 2024

Stroke and depression; implants for better hearing; drug for early Alzheimer's: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 16, 2024

June 13, 2024

Interviews with Carrie Garcia and Jessica Mungro, PhD; Jeffrey VanTassel; and...


A procedure for some hypertension; a new vaccine;  mitochondria and heart disease: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 9, 2024

A procedure for some hypertension; a new vaccine; mitochondria and heart disease: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 9, 2024

June 6, 2024

Interviews with Wei Li, MD, Onondaga County Health Commissioner Katie Anderson,...


Investigating surgical recovery after head and neck reconstruction

Investigating surgical recovery after head and neck reconstruction

May 8, 2024

Interview with Upstate researcher Hani Aiash, MD, PhD


Denervation can lower blood pressure for some patients

Denervation can lower blood pressure for some patients

April 29, 2024

An interview with Wei Li, MD, Upstate endovascular surgeon


Robotic surgery for cancer; Zika, dengue update; quelling workplace violence: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 21, 2024

Robotic surgery for cancer; Zika, dengue update; quelling workplace violence: Upstate's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 21, 2024

April 18, 2024

Interviews with Jason Wallen, MD; Stephen Thomas, MD; and Frank Ferrante and...


Minimally invasive surgery can cure early lung cancers

Minimally invasive surgery can cure early lung cancers

April 3, 2024

Interview with thoracic surgeon Jason Wallen, MD


Syphilis on the rise; live kidney donors; mild cognitive impairment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 24, 2024

Syphilis on the rise; live kidney donors; mild cognitive impairment: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 24, 2024

March 28, 2024

Interviews with Elizabeth Asiago Reddy, MD, Reza Saidi, MD, and Sharon Brangman,...


Using defibrillators; surgical robots; treating sleep apnea: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 24, 2024 

Using defibrillators; surgical robots; treating sleep apnea: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, March 24, 2024 

March 21, 2024

Interviews with Christian Knutsen, MD, and Guillermo Negrete, MD; Seetharam...


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