Augusta Williams, DSc, talks about research she participated in that focused on the growing health threat of heat. She is an assistant professor of public health and preventive medicine at Upstate.

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This special tradition, made possible by the Burn Foundation of Central New York, offers young burn survivors and their families a chance to step away from hospitals and appointments, and instead immerse themselves in nature, fun, and friendship.

A new blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease checks for accumulations of proteins associated with Alzheimer's. It's meant to be part of an overall evaluation, not used in isolation, says Sharon Brangman, MD.

Zachary Vredenburgh, MD, assistant professor of orthopedic surgery at Upstate, shares how hip preservation surgery (instead of hip replacement) can work for some patients, including those experiencing labral tears, hip impingement and hip dysplasia.

A recent international study shows exercise can boost survival rates in people who have colon cancer. Upstate exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, explains how the study was conducted and the moves cancer survivors can make to help reduce recurrence.

This past weekend, Upstate pharmacist Sarah Soliman, PharmD — joined by her son, Omar, 11 — provided English and Arabic poison prevention information to those attending the St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Church’s Middle Eastern Festival in Syracuse.

Upstate's chief of general obstetrics and gynecology discusses menopause, perimenopause, hormone levels, hormone replacement and related topics.

Come see Mr. and Mrs. Met, plus Upstate’s Hero the Wolf!. Stop by the Upstate Comprehensive Stroke Center table to learn about stroke signs/prevention and pick up fun summertime giveaways!. Stick around after the game for a spectacular fireworks show you won’t want to miss!

Kids accidentally ingesting drugs, immigration enforcement and health care, learning about occupational therapy -- all on the next "HealthLink on Air," Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and also available online at

Money magazine has ranked Upstate University Hospital as the 17th Best Hospital for Pediatric Care in the country and the second best in New York state.

Cardiac amyloidosis, sleep apnea treatment options, managing post-stroke depression — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at

Using low dose radiation therapy to treat osteoarthritis pain is gaining favor with doctors in the U.S. Radiation oncologist Anna Shapiro, MD, explains how it works and who is a candidate. Shapiro is a professor of radiation oncology at @UpstateCancer.

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Chatbot therapists and new ways to treat stroke caused by a blood vessel blockage — this week on “HealthLink on Air,” heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at

Patrick Smith, DDS, chief of dental surgery at Upstate, explains how fluoride safely protects teeth and how to ensure you get enough of it.

In recognition of May being Brain Tumor Awareness Month, Mariano Viapiano, PhD, a neuroscientist and director of Upstate’s Brain Tumor Repository, and radiation oncologist Michael Mix, MD, discuss research and care for one of the most aggressive cancers.

On the next “HealthLink on Air”: pediatric kidney disease, aquatic physical therapy, and do memory problems signal dementia? The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at

Gene-edited pig kidneys have been transplanted into humans, and some doctors hope this could help address the shortage of human donor organs. L. Syd Johnson, PhD, provides background and perspective on this practice, known as xenotransplantation.

RT @UpstateNews: In honor of Mother’s Day, Upstate Medical joined forces with @UWCNY for a “United for Moms” collection drive — and our com….