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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.

Psychiatrists Cecilia Zemanek and Nevena Radonjic discuss the use of antidepressants during pregnancy. Endocrinologist Tuncay Delibasi shares a stem cell-based treatment that can cure severe forms of type 1 diabetes. Nurse Mary Ellen Sheridan discusses what to expect from childhood surgery. Registered dietitian nutritionist Heather Dorsey talks about savoring the foods of fall.

Cardiologist Adeeb Al-Quthami discusses two tests that can measure heart attack risk. Neurology residents Momo Begum and Ron Miller discuss a study linking dental health with stroke risk. Editor Deirdre Neilen shares the 25th edition of Upstate's literary and visual arts journal, The Healing Muse.

Nurse Tamara Roberts explains how virtual reality is helping burn patients relieve pain. Oncology nurse Zeke Auburn explains how cooling caps are designed to help prevent hair loss in some patients receiving chemotherapy. Chaplain Jim Brulé discusses the role of death doulas.

Urologic oncologists Gennady Bratslavsky and Hanan Goldberg share an overview of localized prostate cancer, from screening recommendations and diagnosis to treatment options. Lauren Meyer from Upstate's Department of Family Medicine and Lauren Bavis, from Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications, talk about a course they teach to help future doctors learn how to communicate with patients and rural communities.

Bioethicist and lawyer Robert Olick discusses how the case of Karen Ann Quinlan 50 years ago, impacts patient rights today. Neurologist Corey McGraw explains the connection between the Epstein-Barr virus and multiple sclerosis. Pediatric infectious disease specialist Danielle Daniels goes over the symptoms of measles.

Chest surgeon Yifan Zheng explains who qualifies for lung cancer screening. Immunology researcher Iwona Koenig talks about the onset and progression of lupus. Social worker Susan Allington shares some habits and practices that can help relieve stress. Orthopedic surgeon Zachary Vredenburgh tells two ways to keep your knees healthy.

The immensely popular lottery will distribute a total of $2.8 billion in prizes this year, much of it in small prizes. Street and bar celebrations normally break out with winners singing and dancing.

Athletic conferences don't make much sense anymore. Commentator Frank Deford remarks on how the Big East conference is no longer as big or as east as it used to be.