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Medical breakthrough

Medical breakthrough

April 9, 2024

Drug, vaccines will help shield babies, seniors from widespread virus


Up Close: How immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionize cancer treatment

Up Close: How immune checkpoint inhibitors revolutionize cancer treatment

October 11, 2023

These medications are generally well tolerated by patients


Cancer Care in Verona

Cancer Care in Verona

September 21, 2023

Branch of Upstate Cancer Center will replace Oneida facility


5 considerations for marijuana use in cancer treatment

5 considerations for marijuana use in cancer treatment

August 15, 2023

Upstate radiation oncologist Karna Sura, MD discusses a few things for patients...


What is pulmonary hypertension?

What is pulmonary hypertension?

June 21, 2023

This condition involves only the vessels that carry blood to the lungs


Applying the brakes to a child’s rare disease

Applying the brakes to a child’s rare disease

March 23, 2023

A new medication and a new type of infusion help a 6-year-old boy


After his stroke: rehabilitation, a vegan diet and genetic testing

After his stroke: rehabilitation, a vegan diet and genetic testing

March 13, 2023

Genes can reveal whether some people are suited for certain medications.


A new option in hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer

A new option in hormonal therapy for advanced prostate cancer

July 20, 2022

Drug allows men option of swallowing a pill vs. getting an injection


At your service: Hospital pharmacy caters to outpatients

At your service: Hospital pharmacy caters to outpatients

June 3, 2022

Upstate's pharmacies serve more than just hospitalized patients


Pharmacist Timothy Chiang talks about chemotherapy

Pharmacist Timothy Chiang talks about chemotherapy

May 19, 2022

Pharmacist Timothy Chiang answers commonly asked questions regarding...


What’s up at Upstate: new pharmacy, youngest vaccine recipient, vector containment lab

What’s up at Upstate: new pharmacy, youngest vaccine recipient, vector containment lab

January 4, 2022

What’s up at Upstate: a new pharmacy, youngest vaccine recipient, and a vector...


Lessons from Upstate: Pharmacists can help verify penicillin allergy

Lessons from Upstate: Pharmacists can help verify penicillin allergy

December 28, 2021

Proposal is meant to improve the drug prescription process and save money


Up Close: Chemotherapy mixing system is designed for patients’ safety

Up Close: Chemotherapy mixing system is designed for patients’ safety

September 10, 2021

Infusions are created through a careful process


Cracking the chaperone code is seen as key to better cancer drugs

Cracking the chaperone code is seen as key to better cancer drugs

August 5, 2021

Upstate professor wins prestigious grant to continue his cancer research


Medication safety

Medication safety

April 19, 2021

A baby's death spurs her parents to work to prevent accidental poisonings


Should you consider a clinical trial if you have cancer?

Should you consider a clinical trial if you have cancer?

May 14, 2020


Recovered from COVID-19? You may be able to help others 

Recovered from COVID-19? You may be able to help others 

April 9, 2020


A life-changing drug: Patients see improvement of cystic fibrosis symptoms

A life-changing drug: Patients see improvement of cystic fibrosis symptoms

February 18, 2020


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