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Jun 15
Early hints of dementia often involve confusion and memory problems, and tend to be subtle, says Sharon Brangman, MD, Upstate's chief of geriatrics. If you have a concern, It's best to get it checked out. upstate.edu/informed/2026/06…
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Jun 12
Risk factors for and the diagnosis of autism, how child life specialists support pediatric patients and their parents, and exercise ideas for seniors — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/06….
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Upstate researcher Mobin Karimi MD, PhD, has been awarded $461,000 from the National Institutes of Health for a two-year research study looking at how certain immune cells protect the lungs from viral infection, particularly in older adults. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
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Living with incurable cancer can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Join our support group, a welcoming space to connect with others who understand.
Our next meeting is on Wed, 6/24, from 1-2 pm. Please see the flyer for all the details.
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Upstate has expanded the Upstate Onondaga Promise Scholarship Program to all four academic colleges, creating more pathways for members of the Onondaga Nation to pursue careers in healthcare and research.
Read more: bit.ly/43TTlhc
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A new lead for ICDs; studying a protein in human brain tissue to understand its role in the progression of Alzheimer's disease; and the warning signs of stroke: all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/06….
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A personal mission became a groundbreaking medical innovation.
Aurie, a company supported by Upstate’s Central New York Biotech Accelerator, has received FDA authorization for the first-ever reusable intermittent urinary catheter system.
Read more: bit.ly/4vOaF3l
ALT Photo of Aurie founder and CEO Souvik Paul holding the company's reusable no-touch catheter system, which recently received FDA authorization with support from Upstate's Central New York Biotech Accelerator.
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May 29
On the next “HealthLink on Air”: a pivotal patient rights case; how a virus may lead to MS; and the symptoms of measles. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and can be found online (audio and a written transcript) at upstate.edu/informed/2026/05….
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May 28
Over the past two decades, nearly 15,000 patients from Central New York and the North Country have received stroke care through Upstate’s comprehensive network of specialists, emergency teams and regional partners. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
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May 27
Pediatrician Lou Pellegrino, MD, discusses risk factors for autism, how the condition is diagnosed and the importance of early intervention. Pellegrino is an associate professor of pediatrics at Upstate, specializing in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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May 16
On the next “HealthLink on Air”: Reducing fall risks for older adults, caregivers for patients recuperating from traumatic brain injury, and Upstate’s grade on the Planetary Health Report Card. The show can be heard Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/05….
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May 14
Upstate Urology is offering a game-changing procedure to eligible individuals diagnosed with bladder cancer. A device inserted into the bladder through a catheter allows for the sustained, targeted release of chemotherapy for seven days or more. upstate.edu/news/articles/20…
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Statins for children, hepatitis C screening, and exercise during cancer — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and online at upstate.edu/informed/2026/05….
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Upstate cardiologist Kiran Devaraj, MD, discusses the implanted cardioverter-defribrillator (ICD), a device that helps people with dangerous irregular heart rhythms, and explains what he tells patients about living with an ICD. upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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Improvements in endometriosis diagnosis and treatment, tick bites and the diseases they transmit, and what to do if you’re unvaccinated and exposed to measles — on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/05…
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Join us for an online conversation Thursday, May 7, to learn what you can do with an MPH degree and how Upstate can help you get there. Register here: engage.upstate.edu/register/…
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Apr 30
More research shows a connection between the common Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis. Neurologist Corey McGraw, MD, director of the Center for Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care at Upstate, explains who is susceptible and other MS risk factors. upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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Apr 24
How to protect yourself and children from measles, simple guidelines for preventing accidental poisonings, and 10 tips for getting good sleep — all on the next “HealthLink on Air,” Sunday at 6 a.m. on WRVO and available online: upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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Apr 22
Upstate licensed clinical social worker Susan Allington explains how simple habits and practices can relieve stress and why some stress — called eustress — can be positive. upstate.edu/informed/2026/04…
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