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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.

Cardiologist Cynthia Taub tells about cardiac amyloidosis. Sleep medicine specialist, Dr. Ryan Butzko, discusses treatments for sleep apnea. Speech pathologist Carrie Garcia and rehabilitation psychologist Jessica Mungro explain how depression that develops after a stroke can impact recovery.

Hematologist/oncologist Jade Homsi discusses how melanoma is diagnosed and the treatment options for this dangerous skin cancer. Researcher Kristopher Paolino talks about the study underway that tests a treatment strategy for people with chronic Lyme disease. Geriatrician Sharon Brangman explains when someone may need to seek care from a geriatrics expert.

Psychiatrist Joseph Strayhorn discusses aggression and violence and ways to lessen them. Trauma social worker Tafara Timmons talks about Upstate University Hospital's Violence Education Prevention Outreach Program, or VEPOP. Emergency physician Jay Brenner gives advice for bringing a senior to the emergency room.

Anesthesiologist Susan Samudre discusses the various types of anesthesia. Orthopedic surgeon Eric Bellinger talks about minimally invasive foot and ankle surgeries. Physician assistant Robyn Chalupa explains the PA profession.

Nurse Cathy Narcavage-Bradley explains how breastfeeding can benefit both infant and mother. Dr. Hesham Masoud discusses how contemplative healing is an ancient approach to healing that can also help the healer. And Dr. Vandana Sharma tells how chronic back pain may be treated.

Explore teen sleep links to chronic disease, emotional recovery after trauma, and diabetes foot care with Upstate experts on this week's HealthLink on Air.