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Breast cancer researcher explains value of molecular analysis, gives overview of disease

Breast cancer researcher explains value of molecular analysis, gives overview of disease

November 10, 2022

Interview with Harvard Medical School professor and researcher Kornelia Polyak, MD, PhD


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


Eye specialist explains how to protect the eyes from blue light

Eye specialist explains how to protect the eyes from blue light

November 7, 2022

Interview with Upstate ophthalmologist Mark Breazzano, MD


Street violence and its victims are focus of specialized social workers

Street violence and its victims are focus of specialized social workers

November 3, 2022

Interview with Upstate social workers Renee Gregg and Rubina Dhillon


What's known and what's still to learn about Alzheimer's disease

What's known and what's still to learn about Alzheimer's disease

November 3, 2022

Interview with Upstate neuroscientist Chris Gaiteri, PhD


How to think about, and treat, anxiety -- a nearly universal condition

How to think about, and treat, anxiety -- a nearly universal condition

October 31, 2022

Interview with Upstate nurse practitioner Thomas Ringwood


Chronic pain treatment options

Chronic pain treatment options

October 31, 2022

Interview with Upstate anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma, MD


COVID-19 concerns linger, especially for the medically vulnerable, as flu season nears

COVID-19 concerns linger, especially for the medically vulnerable, as flu season nears

October 24, 2022

Interview with Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, chief of infectious diseases at Upstate


Flu vaccine recommended as this winter looks to be worse than previous flu seasons 

Flu vaccine recommended as this winter looks to be worse than previous flu seasons 

October 24, 2022

Interview with Elizabeth Asiago Reddy, MD, Upstate's chief of infectious diseases


A pathologist explains prostate cancer diagnoses, including staging and grading

A pathologist explains prostate cancer diagnoses, including staging and grading

October 19, 2022

Interview with Upstate pathologist Gustavo de la Roza, MD


  What medical trials accomplish, and how to volunteer for one

What medical trials accomplish, and how to volunteer for one

October 17, 2022

Interview with Stephen Thomas, MD, director of Upstate's Institute for Global Health and Translational Science


  Medication shows promise in preventing RSV, a sometimes deadly infection, in babies

Medication shows promise in preventing RSV, a sometimes deadly infection, in babies

October 17, 2022

Interview with pediatric infectious disease specialist Joe Domachowske, MD


 Medical marijuana's benefits for those in cancer treatment

Medical marijuana's benefits for those in cancer treatment

October 11, 2022

Interview with Upstate radiation oncologist Karna Sura, MD


Examining trends and factors in U.S. suicide rates

Examining trends and factors in U.S. suicide rates

October 4, 2022

Interview with Upstate research scientist Seth Perry, PhD


What to consider if you are diagnosed with -- or at risk for -- pre-diabetes or diabetes

What to consider if you are diagnosed with -- or at risk for -- pre-diabetes or diabetes

October 4, 2022

Interview with nurse practitioner Dana Lonis and pharmacist Peter Rosher


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


His goal is better diagnosis, treatment -- and life -- for adults with ADHD

His goal is better diagnosis, treatment -- and life -- for adults with ADHD

September 15, 2022

Interview with Upstate psychologist and researcher Stephen Faraone, PhD


Polio's threat can be easily overcome by readily available vaccine

Polio's threat can be easily overcome by readily available vaccine

September 15, 2022

Interview with Leonard Weiner, MD, a specialist in pediatric infectious diseases


 Why iron and vitamin A are important for babies

Why iron and vitamin A are important for babies

September 15, 2022

Aamer Imdad, MBBS, is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Upstate


Clinic offers comprehensive approach to treating multiple sclerosis

Clinic offers comprehensive approach to treating multiple sclerosis

September 15, 2022

interview with Upstate neurologist Kim Laxton, MD


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