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Medical mission to Ukraine; protecting the knee joint; quest to defeat a virus: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022

Medical mission to Ukraine; protecting the knee joint; quest to defeat a virus: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2022

December 2, 2022

Interview with otolaryngologist Sherard Tatum, MD, orthopedic surgeon Zachary...


Varicose veins, diabetic foot troubles and other conditions that require a vascular surgeon's care

Varicose veins, diabetic foot troubles and other conditions that require a vascular surgeon's care

December 2, 2022

Vascular surgeon Palma Shaw, MD talks about the conditions she treats, including...


Surgeon describes medical mission trip to Ukraine

Surgeon describes medical mission trip to Ukraine

November 24, 2022

Interview with Upstate otolaryngologist Sherard Tatum, MD


Cochlear implants offer alternative to traditional hearing aids for some patients

Cochlear implants offer alternative to traditional hearing aids for some patients

November 17, 2022

Upstate audiologist Erin Bagley, AuD, explains how cochlear implants work, how...


How to protect one's knees throughout life

How to protect one's knees throughout life

November 9, 2022

Interview with Upstate orthopedic surgeon Zachary Vredenburgh, MD


Chronic pain treatment options

Chronic pain treatment options

October 31, 2022

Interview with Upstate anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma, MD


Colonoscopy prep; diabetes basics; a quick, healthy recipe: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022

Colonoscopy prep; diabetes basics; a quick, healthy recipe: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022

October 21, 2022

Interviews with colorectal surgeon Kristina Go, MD; nurse practitioner Dana...


When do you need a colonoscopy, and what preparation is required?

When do you need a colonoscopy, and what preparation is required?

September 27, 2022

Interview with Upstate colorectal surgeon Kristina Go, MD


Explaining monkeypox, its origin and its threat

Explaining monkeypox, its origin and its threat

September 15, 2022

Interview with Infectious disease chief Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD


What to consider before buying a hearing aid over the counter

What to consider before buying a hearing aid over the counter

September 2, 2022

Interview with Upstate audiologist Erin Bagley, AuD


Using water to treat prostates; back-to-school COVID outlook; rapid home tests: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022

Using water to treat prostates; back-to-school COVID outlook; rapid home tests: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022

August 31, 2022

Interviews with urologist Hanan Goldberg, MD, pediatric infectious disease...


Treating arthritis of the hands; HPV vaccine; bladder cancer surgical options: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022

Treating arthritis of the hands; HPV vaccine; bladder cancer surgical options: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Aug. 14, 2022

August 12, 2022

Interviews with hand surgeon Brian Harley, MD, pediatric infectious disease...


 New procedure treats enlarged prostates with water jets

New procedure treats enlarged prostates with water jets

August 5, 2022

Interview with Upstate urologist Hanan Goldberg, MD


New program aims to help seniors with hip fractures

New program aims to help seniors with hip fractures

June 8, 2022

Interview with Upstate nurse Lia Fischi and chief of geriatrics Sharon Brangman,...


Dealing with ticks and mosquitoes; cosmetic-surgery tourism and its risks; streamlining special-needs services for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 24, 2022

Dealing with ticks and mosquitoes; cosmetic-surgery tourism and its risks; streamlining special-needs services for kids: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 24, 2022

April 21, 2022

Interviews with Upstate researcher and tick expert Saravanan Thangamani, PhD,...


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...


Overseas tummy tucks or face-lifts carry special risks

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

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

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

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...


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