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Colorectal surgeon Joseph Valentino discusses why colon cancer is affecting younger people and what patients can expect from Upstate's colorectal cancer program. Professor Stewart Loh tells about his research into the origins of amyloidosis, which can attack the kidneys, heart and liver.

Chief of geriatrics, Dr. Sharon Brangman, provides an update on Alzheimer's disease treatments. Dr. Renée Mestad explains intrauterine devices; she is the director of the complex family planning section in Upstate's department of obstetrics and gynecology. And exercise physiologist Carol Sames discusses the best exercise for seniors.

Rheumatologist Patrick Riccardi discusses the improved outlook for treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. Pulmonologist Ronaldo Ortiz-Pacheco explains how lung biopsies are done and what the results may mean. Urologist Joseph Jacob talks about a targeted therapy that might be an option for some patients with high-risk bladder cancers who want to avoid bladder removal.

Physical therapist Ryan Martin talks about how to maintain a healthy spine across your lifetime. Public health researcher Telisa Stewart, medical student Nick Allis and janitor Anita Rouse share results of a study about the importance of hospital environmental services. Chief of Geriatrics, Dr. Sharon Brangman, discusses whether memory problems signal dementia.

Surgeon Michael Archer discusses innovations in lung cancer surgery. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Harausz explains how tuberculosis remains a concern worldwide. Hematologist/oncologist Krishna Ghimire tells how bispecific antibody therapy works in cancer and other diseases.

Bioethicist Serife Tekin discusses the promises and pitfalls of using chatbots for mental health therapy. Vascular and interventional neurologist Hesham Masoud tells about research showing benefit for stroke patients who had clots removed mechanically, followed by clot-busting medications.

Dr. Alex Hensel discusses how fibromyalgia is diagnosed and managed. Audiologist Jeffrey VanTassel explains how to decide if you're a candidate for a cochlear implant. Child neurologist Ai Sakonju talks about spinal muscular atrophy.

Pediatric nephrologist Scott Schurman explains how kidney disease impacts children, including diagnosis and treatment, which may include transplant. Physical therapists Ryan Martin and Morgan Phillips tell how aquatic physical therapy can help patients. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman answers whether memory problems signal dementia.

Surgical oncologist Scott Albert addresses whether tattoos are a cancer risk. Psychologist Michael Gordon shares his new book about his brother, who has special needs. And geriatrics chief Sharon Brangman explains how to tell when an aging parent needs help.

Infectious disease chief, Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, explains how to stay safe from measles. Medical oncologist Jade Homsi, MD, discusses sarcoma diagnosis and treatment. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, talks about exercise to ease perimenopause symptoms.