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HealthLink on Air
Sundays at 6 a.m.

“HealthLink on Air” is a 60-minute program produced since 2006 by Upstate Medical University, the academic medical center in Syracuse, NY.

“HealthLink on Air” provides a weekly dose of information on health and medical issues affecting central New Yorkers. The program showcases health professionals and researchers from Upstate Medical University, Upstate University Hospital, the central New York community and those visiting the region who are involved with health care issues and events. The interviews are permanently archived online.

For more information, visit the HealthLink on Air website.

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  • Surgeon Michael Archer discusses innovations in lung cancer surgery. Infectious disease specialist, Dr. Elizabeth Harausz explains how tuberculosis remains a concern worldwide. Hematologist/oncologist Krishna Ghimire tells how bispecific antibody therapy works in cancer and other diseases.
  • Professor Henry Roane tells about the new biobehavioral health unit. Dr. Timothy Canavan explains the importance of monitoring fetal growth during pregnancy. Dr. Thomas Schulze discusses his role as the president-elect of the World Psychiatric Association.
  • Toxicologist Willie Eggleston discusses the variety of calls fielded by the Upstate New York Poison Center in 2024. Dr. Kaushal Nanavati talks about the dangers of microplastics. Upstate Cancer Center interim director, Dr. Thomas VanderMeer and Michael Davoli, senior government relations director for the American Cancer Society, talk about New York State's new biomarker testing law.
  • 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.
  • Integrative medicine director, Dr. Kaushal Nanavati describes the benefits of exercising during cancer treatment. Exercise physiologist Carol Sames shares research on high-intensity interval training and its effect on cancer risk.
  • Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman addresses the concept of "elder orphans," who have no children to care for them as they age. Psychiatrist Hilary Gamble shares the latest on research into loneliness. Toxicologist Michael Hodgman offers precautions about marijuana edibles.
  • Geriatrics chief, Dr. Sharon Brangman explains the value of a memory screening for people over 60. Editor Deirdre Neilen shares the 24th edition of The Healing Muse, Upstate's literary and visual arts journal. Amer Mansour, in his final year of medical school, talks about his research on which patients with hearing loss tend to get referred to an ear, nose and throat specialist.
  • 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. 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."