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Intestinal problem can be severe enough for surgery

Intestinal problem can be severe enough for surgery

February 2, 2023

Interview with Upstate colorectal surgeon Kristina Go, MD


Measles re-emerges; caring for caregivers; preventive mastectomies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

Measles re-emerges; caring for caregivers; preventive mastectomies: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023

January 20, 2023

Interviews with Jana Shaw, MD, Lisa Lai, MD, and Lauren Angelone


Technique offers chronic sufferers an alternative to drugs

Technique offers chronic sufferers an alternative to drugs

January 17, 2023

Interview with Upstate anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma, MD


  Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

January 5, 2023

Lisa Lai, MD talks about prophylactic mastectomies and what's involved in this...


Ticks and diseases; understanding cluster headaches; vascular surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023

Ticks and diseases; understanding cluster headaches; vascular surgery: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023

December 29, 2022

Interviews with researcher Saravanan Thangamani, PhD, neurologist Ioana Medrea,...


Expert Advice: How can someone with diabetes protect their feet?

Expert Advice: How can someone with diabetes protect their feet?

December 5, 2022

Advice from Palma Shaw, MD, a vascular surgeon at Upstate


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,...


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