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  • Upstate Cancer Center medical director, Dr. Thomas VanderMeer and Michael Davoli from the American Cancer Society talk about cancer biometrics and a new law that will help patients. Pediatric oncologist Amy Caruso Brown discusses how parents use social media while a child is in treatment for cancer.
  • Nurse administrator Diane Nanno and Dr. Basel Abuzuaiter discuss the Hospital at Home program. Sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Ryan Butzko tells whether rising early is a good idea. Vision researcher Samuel Herberg shares his work on glaucoma. And colorectal surgeon, Dr. Kristina Go explains how to prepare for a colonoscopy.
  • Electrophysiologist Jorge Romero explains atrial fibrillation diagnosis and the plentiful treatment options. Psychologist Holly Vanderhoff goes over various career options in the field of mental health. Gynecologist Maureen Burke discusses whether estrogen is safe for women to take at menopause.
  • Music therapist Clare Arezina explains how music therapy can help patients feel better. Assistant Dean of Wellness, Dr. Kaushal Nanavati, tells how artificial intelligence helps him guide patients in their food choices. Surgeon Scott Albert goes over the options for breast cancer surgery.
  • Dr. Kaushal Nanavati and researcher Jamie Romeiser define complementary therapy and discuss its benefits during and after cancer treatment. Upstate Police Chief Erika Taylor explains how to de-escalate tense situations. Dr. Leslie Kohman talks about the importance of health care workers taking time to "recharge."
  • Neurologist Antonio Culebras tells how a weight-loss medication can help people with sleep apnea. The Rev. Terry Culbertson discusses the role of spiritual care in health care. And Dr. Kaushal Nanavati talks about Gen Z and their health concerns.
  • Dr. Kim Wallenstein discusses the value of a pediatric trauma center to serve the 14-county region of central New York. Nurse Maureen Garvey explains the role of a breast cancer navigator and what someone can expect after a diagnosis of breast cancer. And geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman talks about how to tell when an aging parent needs help.
  • Psychologist Holly Vanderhoff defines toxic positivity and how it differs from a healthy positive outlook. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames rethinks the body mass index by explaining the new body roundness index. Neurosurgeon Satish Krishnamurthy discusses the challenges of delivering medication to the brain.
  • Dr. Frank Zhou explains how stem cells can be a treatment option for certain cancers and rheumatologic diseases. Dr. Idan Goren discusses inflammatory bowel diseases, such as Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as irritable bowel disease. Dr. Renee Mestad tells about the different types of intrauterine devices, how they prevent pregnancy and what women should consider before getting an IUD.
  • Oncology nurse Lauren Calloway tells how she chose her career. The director of cardiovascular perfusion, Bruce Searles discusses what's involved in the education of perfusionists. Bioethicists, Dr. Amy Brown, from Upstate and Bry Moore, from the University of Rochester Medical Center, share their paper about parents making health care decisions for children.
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