HealthLink on Air

Geriatrician Sharon Brangman describes a type of dementia that's different than Alzheimer's. Orthopedic surgeon Saeed Mohammad discusses common hand and wrist injuries. Artist Carolyn Palmer tells about creating the sculptures of famous Upstate alumnae Elizabeth Blackwell and Sarah Loguen Fraser, which stand outside the medical school.

Cardiologist Ankur Kalra explains how the heart can develop a leaky mitral valve and a minimally invasive treatment called MitraClip. Psychologist Lisa Harrell discusses ways of coping with diabetes distress.

Cardiologist Adeeb Al-Quthami discusses two tests that can measure heart attack risk. Neurology residents Momo Begum and Ron Miller discuss a study linking dental health with stroke risk. Editor Deirdre Neilen shares the 25th edition of Upstate's literary and visual arts journal, The Healing Muse.

Nurse Cathy Narcavage-Bradley explains how breastfeeding can benefit both infant and mother. Dr. Hesham Masoud discusses how contemplative healing is an ancient approach to healing that can also help the healer. And Dr. Vandana Sharma tells how chronic back pain may be treated.

Explore teen sleep links to chronic disease, emotional recovery after trauma, and diabetes foot care with Upstate experts on this week's HealthLink on Air.

Onondaga County Health Commissioner, Dr. Katie Anderson, discusses rabies protection. Respiratory therapist Jackson Tarr tells how to successfully quit smoking or vaping. The Rev. Kate Dunn and chaplain Thomas Anderson talk about ministering to patients and families affected by cancer.

Psychologist Holly Vanderhoff describes the danger of toxic positivity. Sleep specialist, Dr. Ioana Amzuta, explains how to establish good sleep habits. And pediatrician Travis Hobart gives advice for helping a toddler sleep through the night.

Learn about rising pediatric self-harm trends, the importance of Level 1 trauma centers, and new school-based mental health services on this episode of HealthLink on Air.

Anesthesiologist Susan Samudre discusses the various types of anesthesia. Orthopedic surgeon Eric Bellinger talks about minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries. Physician assistant Robyn Chalupa explains the PA profession.

Cardiologist Andrew Weinberg and vascular and interventional neurologist Hesham Masoud explain the role of atrial fibrillation in stroke, and how identifying and treating that irregular heart rhythm can reduce one's stroke risk. Neurosurgeon Haydn Hoffman talks about treating blood flow problems in the brain, including ischemic strokes and a rare condition called moyamoya. And nephrologist Michael Lioudis shares how to reduce your risk of kidney disease.