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Career studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder earns world renown

Career studying attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder earns world renown

February 2, 2023

Interview with Upstate psychologist and researcher Stephen Faraone, PhD


Researcher probes complex interactions of disease and organ

Researcher probes complex interactions of disease and organ

January 24, 2023

Interview with Upstate MD/PhD student Akshay Patel


Attention to patients' needs helps fine-tune approach

Attention to patients' needs helps fine-tune approach

January 19, 2023

Interview with nurse Quonitra Bullock and administrator Carrie Dickinson, PhD


 Cystic fibrosis itself, longer life expectancy are possible factors, research suggests

Cystic fibrosis itself, longer life expectancy are possible factors, research suggests

January 19, 2023

Interview with Andres Cordova Sanchez, MD, resident internist at Upstate


Vaccination can safely prevent a sometimes deadly disease

Vaccination can safely prevent a sometimes deadly disease

January 19, 2023

Interview with Jana Shaw, MD, pediatric infectious disease specialist


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


Planning, training, organization help ensure successful responses

Planning, training, organization help ensure successful responses

January 12, 2023

Interview with Chris Dunham, emergency management director at Upstate


Well-being of medical workers comes into focus

Well-being of medical workers comes into focus

January 11, 2023

Interview with social worker Lauren Angelone


Specialist credits teamwork in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

Specialist credits teamwork in treatment of inflammatory bowel disease

January 10, 2023

Interview with pediatric gastroenterologist Prateek Wali, MD


  Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

Genetics, family history analyzed before prophylactic mastectomies

January 5, 2023

Interview with Upstate breast surgeon Lisa Lai, MD


Assessments, adjustments can help older adults remain at home

Assessments, adjustments can help older adults remain at home

January 5, 2023

Interview with Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman, MD


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


Pathologist helps patients understand complexities of a cancer finding

Pathologist helps patients understand complexities of a cancer finding

December 16, 2022

Interview with Upstate pathologist Rohin Mehta, MD, and medical student Alexandra Tatarian


Certain foot positions play havoc with the Achilles tendon

Certain foot positions play havoc with the Achilles tendon

December 16, 2022

Interview with Upstate doctor of physical therapy Michelle Dolphin and physical therapy student Nicole Harry


Researcher studies how long immunity lasts

Researcher studies how long immunity lasts

December 9, 2022

Interview with Upstate research scientist Joel Wilmore, PhD


Warm weather patterns mean more human contact with ticks

Warm weather patterns mean more human contact with ticks

December 9, 2022

Interview with tick expert Saravanan Thangamani, PhD


How cluster headaches differs from migraine or tension headaches

How cluster headaches differs from migraine or tension headaches

December 6, 2022

Interview with Upstate neurologist Ioana Medrea, MD


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

Interview with vascular surgeon Palma Shaw, MD


Surgeon describes medical mission trip to Ukraine

Surgeon describes medical mission trip to Ukraine

November 24, 2022

Interview with Upstate otolaryngologist Sherard Tatum, MD


Some ticks carry more than one disease

Some ticks carry more than one disease

November 22, 2022

Interview with tick expert Saravanan Thangamani, PhD


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