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Dr. Robert Fechtner explans how the ophthalmology program in Manhattan is being offered in Syracuse.Author Janice Nimura discusses her book about Elizabeth Blackwell, the first woman in America to receive a medical degree. Dr. Robert Gregory briefly explains how to spot suicidal behavior.

Editor Deirdre Neilen discusses the new issue of "The Healing Muse," a literary and visual arts journal. Orthopedic surgeon Eric Bellinger talks about how to prevent pickleball injuries. Rebecca Alder goes over the rights of long-term care residents in New York state. She is the regional ombudsman manager at Arise Child and Family Services.

Thoracic surgeon, Dr. Jason Wallen explains the benefits of minimally invasive robotic surgery for early-stage lung cancer. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Stephen Thomas provides an update on the development of vaccines against Zika and dengue viruses. Gerald Santoferrara and Frank Ferrante tell about the "Respect and Heal" campaign to quell workplace violence.

Ophthalmologist Robert Fechtner tells how to safely observe the total solar eclipse. Public health researcher Augusta Williams discusses the effects of climate change on health. Toxicologist Willie Eggleston talks about the risks of ingesting kratom, an opioid-like herb. Sleep specialist, Dr. Ryan Butzko tells what happens when a sleep apnea machine is recalled.

A certain type of tick bite can trigger a rare allergy to red meat, explains public health researcher Jamie Romeiser. A team of researchers is seeking less painful treatments for excess fluid in the brain, or hydrocephalus, as discussed by neurosurgeon Satish Krishnamurthy. A new treatment for bladder cancer will allow some patients to keep their bladder intact, urologic oncologist Joseph Jacob notes.

Dr. Sharon Brangman, who directs the Center of Excellence for Alzheimer's Disease at Upstate, discusses medication and testing for Alzheimer's and actions that can keep our brains healthy. Steven Roberts and Jeff Causey explain the role of robots and drones in health care. Chief Nursing Officer Scott Jessie tells what sort of person makes a good nurse.

Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman explains the value of a memory screening for people over 60. Editor Deirdre Neilen shares the 24th edition of The Healing Muse, Upstate's literary and visual arts journal. Amer Mansour, in his final year of medical school, talks about his research on which patients with hearing loss tend to get referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist.

Toxicologist Willie Eggleston discusses the variety of calls fielded by the Upstate New York Poison Center in 2024. Dr. Kaushal Nanavati talks about the dangers of microplastics. Upstate Cancer Center interim director, Dr. Thomas VanderMeer and Michael Davoli, senior government relations director for the American Cancer Society, talk about New York State's new biomarker testing law.

Upstate surgeon Callistus Ditah goes over options for treating aortic valve disease. Syracuse University chemistry professor Robert Doyle describes new weight loss/blood sugar stabilizing medicines he and his team are designing. Upstate geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman advises how to tell when an aging parent needs help.

Microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani discusses how to avoid ticks and what to do if you find one on your body. Nurse practitioner Theresa Baxter talks about opioid addiction treatment, which may include prescriptions, psychotherapy and support groups. Transplant surgeon Matthew Garner explains how diabetes is related to pancreas transplants.