HealthLink on Air

Dr. Joshua Steinberg discusses how to choose the right pain reliever. A bioethics emeritus professor and retired family practitioner, Dr. Joel Potash, talks about preparing for a peaceful end of life. And the Onondaga County health commissioner, Dr. Katie Anderson, advises travelers to the tropics on how to protect themselves from the dengue virus.

Upstate's trauma program manager, nurse Melaina King, explains the value of a Level 1 trauma center. Geriatrician Dona Varghese talks about the steps people can take to stay healthy as they age. Interventional cardiologist Ankur Kalra discusses aortic valve replacements.

Pediatrician Priyanka Kaul addresses the prevention of eating disorders and obesity in kids. Orthopedic surgeon Lillia Steffenson discusses injuries and safety regarding e-bikes, e-scooters, and pedestrians. Neuro-oncology director Dr. Jessica Eaton talks about skull base neurosurgery.

Medical experts discuss dementia risk reduction, GLP-1 weight-loss drug concerns, and pediatric genetic testing on New York's Rare Diseases Advisory Council.

Upstate experts discuss tapering psychiatric meds safely, evidence-based cannabis care, and how diet impacts Alzheimer's and dementia risk.

Medical experts discuss updated flu and COVID-19 vaccines, post-heart attack bleeding risks, and common breastfeeding concerns.

Psychiatrist and researcher Roger McIntyre discusses metabolism and mental health, and how GLP-1 weight loss medications may impact psychiatric conditions. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames talks about exercise to ease perimenopause symptoms. Neurologist Corey McGraw shares the outlook for someone diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.

Pediatrician Steven Blatt explains how vitamin K shots protect newborn babies from spontaneous bleeding. Emergency physician Kaitlyn Lavarnway explains what to include in an urgent care kit for your home. Cardiologist Jorge Romero and researcher David Auerbach tell what patients with inherited arrhythmias can expect in a visit to the new channelopathy clinic, and what sorts of therapies are available.

Optometrist Dr. Sarah Gleason discusses Upstate's new optometry program. Dr. Kathryn Anderson shares dengue prevention tips. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman covers early signs of dementia.

Colorectal surgeon Kristina Go talks about prebiotics and probiotics and the benefits of a fiber-rich diet. Music therapist Clare Arezina discusses her role at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Psychiatrist Luba Leontieva explains the complex diagnosis of late-onset bipolar disorder and how it can be treated.