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Dr. Rinki Agarwal, the medical director for gynecological cancers at the Upstate Cancer Center, explains the new self-administered Pap test and how it works. Infectious disease chief Dr. Elizabeth Asiago Reddy evaluates the mpox virus and its dangers. And endocrine chief Dr. Ruth Weinstock and Margie Greenfield, health information systems program manager, discuss advances in telehealth, or remote access to health care.

Microbiologist Jennifer Moffat shares research on shingles, which is affecting more young people. Physical therapist Steven Lounsbury discusses causes and treatments for low back pain. Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Yanli Zhang-James explain how cannabis use may reduce a person's pain tolerance.

Nurse Kyle Choquette tells how the new Throughput Operations Center aims to keep hospitals running smoothly. Nurse Kathy Berardi introduces Upstate's virtual nurse program, which uses real nurses working from the Throughput Operations Center. Bioethicist Jen James from the University of California, San Francisco, explains the history and current practice of forced sterilizations.

Emergency physician Deborah Mann discusses the increase in people with adverse reactions to marijuana products who seek emergency medical care. Psychologist Dorianne Eaves talks about a support group for those newly diagnosed with cancer. Ceara Curry Kilpatrick tells about her role as staff music chaplain at Upstate University Hospital, and Anna Gagnier shares her experience doing her internship at Upstate to become a certified music practitioner through the spiritual care program.

Orthopedic surgeon Zachary Vredenburgh describes a surgery that preserves the hip rather than replacing it. Resident otolaryngologist Evan Hughes explains how climate change affects allergic rhinitis. Psychiatrist Thomas Schulze discusses the later effects that childhood adversity can have. And child psychologist Henry Roane, director of the Golisano Center for Special Needs, tells what to do if you suspect your child may have autism.

Physical therapist Ryan Martin discusses 'tech neck' injuries caused by the use of electronics. Dr. Zachary Shepherd goes over bug bite prevention and when to seek treatment. And lawyers Sarah Reckess and Suzette Meléndez share how the medical-legal partnership helps patients and students. And pediatrician Travis Hobart tells how to help a toddler fall asleep.

Cardiologist Andrew Weinberg and vascular and interventional neurologist Hesham Masoud explain the role of atrial fibrillation in stroke, and how identifying and treating that irregular heart rhythm can reduce one's stroke risk. Neurosurgeon Haydn Hoffman talks about treating blood flow problems in the brain, including ischemic strokes and a rare condition called moyamoya. And nephrologist Michael Lioudis shares how to reduce your risk of kidney disease.

Orthopedic nurse Peter Jaskula explains how to reduce the risk of falling, especially among older people. Neurotrauma nurse navigator Melissa Port discusses what to expect if you become an informal caregiver for someone recovering from a brain injury. Upstate's Norton College of Medicine students Kathleen Renna and Veronica Rive tell about the school's Planetary Health Report Card.

Cardiologist Christopher Prendergast discusses how to diagnose and treat high cholesterol in children. Family medicine doctor Jocelyn Young talks about hepatitis C and why primary care doctors should be testing for it. Physical therapist Michelle Jay explains how exercise can be beneficial during and after cancer treatment.

Ohio's Twisted Citrus restaurant introduced the Rubber Duckie Mimosa, champagne and blue rasberry lemonade topped with a classic yellow rubber duck, to match its new shower curtain barrier.