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Before heading to the Adirondack High Peaks or other wilderness areas, Upstate associate professor of emergency medicine Jeremy Joslin, MD, advises thinking about a first aid kit and other items to take along in case of an injury or emergency. upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
Lowering the risk for dementia, GLP-1 precautions, and pediatric genetic testing — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/10….
Upstate Trauma program manager Melaina King, RN, explains what is involved in being a Level 1 trauma center. upstate.edu/informed/2026/11…
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Rheumatologist Christian Geier, MD, explains the different forms of arthritis — such as osteo, rheumatoid and psoriatic — and how treatment can involve suppressing the immune system. upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
Geier is an assistant professor of medicine at Upstate.
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Using cough and cold medicines? Read the label, use the dosing device that came with the medicine, and store it up and away from children.
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Weaning off psychiatric medications slowly, educating healthcare providers on the safe use of cannabis for patients, how diet affects risk for developing Alzheimer's disease — on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/10…
For Upstate scientists, who have spent many years studying the mosquito-transmitted dengue virus, the recent uptick of cases in Florida underscores why understanding dengue — and developing better ways to prevent and treat it — is increasingly important. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
The new mRNA flu shot for those 50+, a new system to identify heart attack patients at risk for intramyocardial bleeding, and questions answered about breastfeeding — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/10….
Dona Varghese, MBBS, assistant professor of geriatric medicine at Upstate, discusses the best foods to eat, why movement is important, what can be done about sleep problems, and more in an informative conversation about staying healthy into old age. upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
In a remarkable coast-to-coast collaboration, Upstate Medical University's Kidney Transplant Center recently participated in a three-way kidney exchange, helping three patients receive lifesaving kidney transplants from living donors in less than 24 hours. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
GLP-1's and mental health, exercise and menopause, and the outlook after an MS diagnosis — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
Upstate orthopedic surgeon Lillia Steffenson, MD, who specializes in bone and joint injuries, talks about preventing and treating injuries caused by e-bikes and e-scooters. upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
The importance of Vitamin K shots for newborns, what to include in an urgent care kit, and Upstate’s new clinic focused on inherited arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat) syndromes—all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/09….
From physical and recreational to speech, occupational and everything in between, rehabilitation can take on many forms. In recognition of National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, some of Upstate’s amazing experts told us what they love about their job.
Both obesity and eating disorders are prevalent among adolescents. Pediatrician Priyanka Kaul, MD, discusses how these issues may evolve, are typically treated, and might be prevented. upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
Kaul is an assistant professor of pediatrics at Upstate.
On the next “HealthLink on Air”: training new optometrists, dengue fever precautions, and recognizing early signs of dementia. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/09…
Thomas Schwartz, MD, chair of Upstate’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, explains why tapering psychiatric medications is usually recommended and should be discussed with a patient's medical provider first. upstate.edu/informed/2026/08…
On the next “HealthLink on Air”: Are prebiotic beverages beneficial? Music therapy can help hospital patients. How do you diagnose and treat late onset bipolar disorder in people age 50+? The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/09….
