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  • Toxicologist, Dr. Ross Sullivan goes over the dangers of xylazine showing up in street drugs. Public health researcher Margaret Formica discusses gun violence prevention. Drs. Karen Teelin and Jennifer Myszewski talk about the unique needs of adolescents who are hospitalized.
  • Surgeon Jeffrey Albright discusses why younger adults are being diagnosed with colorectal cancers. Fire safety educator Kara Judd tells how to teach little kids to avoid burns and approach fire safely. Anesthesiologist Vandana Sharma goes over back pain treatment options.
  • Pediatric infectious disease specialist, Dr. Joe Domachowske, tells about cytomegalovirus testing of newborns in New York state, and the research he's conducting on a potential new vaccine that moms would take to protect their babies. And cell and developmental biologist Jason Horton explains how cancer drugs are developed and some advances that may help speed up the process.
  • Surgeon Michael Costanza tells about a new navigation tool for complex vascular procedures. Microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani goes over the risks of tick-borne Powassan virus. Librarian Sarah Lawler tells about the family resource center in the Upstate Cancer Center. And exercise physiologist Caral Sames offers heat illness precautions.
  • Transplant chief Reza Saidi explains the value of pancreas transplants. Public health researcher Jamie Romeiser discusses the connection between COVID-19 and chronic pain. Ophthalmology researcher William Spencer shares what he's learned about the retina.
  • Infectious disease doctor, Ramiro Gutierrez explains why fungal infections are a growing threat. Doctor of pharmacy Christine Stork discusses the rare vomiting side effect that happens to some daily users of marijuana. And pediatrician Greg Conners shares guidance for helping families fill prescriptions after a visit to the pediatric emergency department.
  • Rheumatologist Andras Perl explains how some artificial sweeteners cause liver cancer. Pediatric gastroenterologist Aamer Imdad tells why stool transplants are more effective than antibiotics in treating severe diarrheal illnesses. Neurologist Robert Beach discusses the potential new era of treatment for severe forms of epilepsy.
  • Bioethicist Serife Tekin talks about the ethical concerns of artificial intelligence. Dr. Cynthia Taub discusses cardiac amyloidosis, which can lead to heart failure, and the need to diagnose it early so it can be treated. Orthopedic trauma surgeon Zachary Telgheder tells about joint replacements necessary after injury.
  • Toxicologist Michael Hodgman warns about growing rates of cannabis intoxication in children as marijuana edibles become more available. Family medicine resident Alex Hensel tells about fibromyalgia. Nurses Lia Fischi and Pete Jaskula explain how some people who need hip or knee replacements can go home the same day of their operation.
  • Neurologist Devin Burke tells about a new study of traumatic brain injury. Surgeon Mashaal Dhir explains a complicated surgery for pancreatic cancer. Physical therapist Rebecca Carey discusses mind-body exercises and pelvic floor health.
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