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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.

Diabetes researchers Paula Trief and Dr. Ruth Weinstock share a study about medication adherence. Surgeon Mashaal Dhir tells about hepatic artery pump infusion therapy. Medical student Amelia Gabor shares her experience with Syracuse University's InclusiveU.

Rheumatologist Andras Perl explains how some artificial sweeteners cause liver cancer. Pediatric gastroenterologist Aamer Imdad tells why stool transplants are more effective than antibiotics in treating severe diarrheal illnesses. Neurologist Robert Beach discusses the potential new era of treatment for severe forms of epilepsy.

Psychiatrists, Dr. Brian Johnson and Dr. Yanli Zhang-James share research about cannabis for relief of chronic pain. Upstate pediatrician and bioethicist, Dr. Amy Brown discusses social media usage during cancer treatment.

Scientist Stephen Faraone discusses whether products can boost concentration. Oncology nurse Susan Tiffany talks about transitioning from cancer treatment into survivorship. Medical oncologist Alina Basnet goes over concerns about prostate cancer treatment.

Dr. Thomas VanderMeer takes a look at a type of cancer that seems to be on the rise, Dr. Stephen Graziano gives an update on lung cancer, Dr. Gennady Bratslavsky discusses an increase in prostate and kidney cancers.

Surgeon Michael Costanza tells about a new navigation tool for complex vascular procedures. Microbiologist Saravanan Thangamani goes over the risks of tick-borne Powassan virus. Librarian Sarah Lawler tells about the family resource center in the Upstate Cancer Center. And exercise physiologist Caral Sames offers heat illness precautions.

Pediatrician Jenica O'Malley discusses the recent updates to developmental milestones for babies and children. Oncologist Merima Ramovic explains how checkpoint inhibitors treat cancer. And Upstate chaplain Brigid Dunn shares how Schwartz Rounds help health care providers stay connected.

Exercise physiologist Carol Sames explains the role exercise may have in staving off dementia. Registered nurse Susan Tiffany discusses cancer survivorship and what it entails, practically and emotionally. Stroke program coordinator Michelle Vallelunga goes over stroke risks for women that may differ from those for men.

Vincent Calleo, MD, medical director of the Upstate New York Poison Center, urges caution in giving melatonin to young children. Pediatric oncologist Gloria Kennedy, MD, talks about the role of genetics in childhood cancers. Registered dietitian nutritionist Katie Krawczyk shares a recipe for a healthier macaroni and cheese. Psychiatrist Nayla Khoury explores ways to reduce anxiety.