The Informed Patient
The Informed Patient is Upstate Medical University's podcast on health, science and medicine, featuring experts from Central New York's only academic medical center.
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 24 minutes
- Episodes
- 1564
- Years Active
- 2015 - 2025
How to prevent, treat scalds and frostbite, from Upstate's Clark Burn Center
Tamara Roberts (photo by Jim Howe) Tamara Roberts (photo by Jim Howe) Do you know what to do if you are scalded by hot coffee or a cup of ramen noodles? Immediately place the injured skin beneath tep…
00:14:32 |
Fri 08 Feb 2019
It's cold and flu season; are you protected?
Jarrod Bagatell, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Jarrod Bagatell, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Getting vaccinated against influenza this late in the season could still be beneficial, says Getting vaccinated against…
00:15:53 |
Fri 08 Feb 2019
Science behind the 'runner's high'; medical mission leads to Guatemala; people with addictions treated through dual effort: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019
Scientist Scientist Frank Middleton, PhD, and Upstate graduate Steve Hicks, MD, PhD, share their research on the "runner's high." Frank Middleton, PhD, and Upstate graduate Steve Hicks, MD, PhD, shar…
00:52:05 |
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Nonprofit group offers varied efforts to support those affected by mental illness
Marla Byrnes (photo by Jim Howe) Marla Byrnes (photo by Jim Howe) One in four families will be touched by mental illness, says Marla Byrnes, the president of the One in four families will be touched …
00:18:30 |
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Nurse volunteers to provide medical care in Guatemala
Susan Thomas (photo by Jim Howe) Susan Thomas (photo by Jim Howe) Upstate labor and delivery nurse Susan Thomas has volunteered for multiple medical mission trips to Guatemala. She explains how she w…
00:14:29 |
Thu 31 Jan 2019
Researchers who run analyze the runner's high
Steve Hicks, MD, PhD Steve Hicks, MD, PhD Frank Middleton, PhD Frank Middleton, PhD A pair of researchers studied the euphoria known as the runner's high by measuring the mood, pain, anxiety and lost…
00:15:37 |
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Upstate-St. Camillus program treats people recovering from illness and addiction
Suzanne Wheeler, left, and Kelly Mussi (photo by Jim Howe) Suzanne Wheeler, left, and Kelly Mussi (photo by Jim Howe) Upstate University Hospital is partnering with The Centers at St. Camillus rehabi…
00:15:24 |
Fri 25 Jan 2019
Minimally invasive back surgery; how anyone can benefit from exercise; cannabinoids and pain relief: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019
Neurosurgeon Neurosurgeon Lawrence Chin, MD, explains the minimally invasive back surgery called microdiscectomy Lawrence Chin, MD, explains the minimally invasive back surgery called microdiscectomy…
00:52:00 |
Thu 24 Jan 2019
Testing for colon cancer; infections stemming from drug abuse; the importance of vitamin A: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 20, 2019
Gastroenterologist Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening Gastroenterologist Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening. . Infectious disease expert Timothy Endy, MD, discus…
00:51:59 |
Fri 18 Jan 2019
How the "Exercise is Medicine" initiative got started and what it recommends
Carol Sames, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Carol Sames, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) No combination of medications available today can replicate the benefits associated with consistent physical activity. That's…
00:15:09 |
Thu 17 Jan 2019
Do marijuana compounds help treat pain?
Martin De Vita (photo by Jim Howe) Martin De Vita (photo by Jim Howe) Compounds derived from marijuana are not magic pain relievers, but they might relieve some of the stress or anxiety related to pa…
00:15:50 |
Thu 17 Jan 2019
Stroke experts answer listeners' questions; what a diaper bank can accomplish: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 13, 2019
Stroke experts Hesham Masoud, MD, and nurse Josh Onyan field a variety of questions about stroke Stroke experts Hesham Masoud, MD, and nurse Josh Onyan field a variety of questions about stroke. Pedi…
00:52:00 |
Thu 10 Jan 2019
Reconsidering appendectomies; ticks and tick-borne diseases; lifelong advice on eating well: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019
Surgeon Moustafa Hassan, MD, tells why some doctors are rethinking appendectomies Surgeon Moustafa Hassan, MD, tells why some doctors are rethinking appendectomies. . Tick-borne disease expert Brian …
00:51:53 |
Fri 04 Jan 2019
Surgical options to repair a herniated disk
Lawrence Chin, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Lawrence Chin, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Most times, a herniated disk gets better without surgery. Neurosurgeon Most times, a herniated disk gets better without sur…
00:15:11 |
Fri 04 Jan 2019
A drug-free route to managing pain; minimally invasive, robot-assisted surgery; a researcher helping his native country: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 30, 2018
Pediatric rheumatologist Caitlin Sgarlat Deluca, DO, tells how integrative medicine helps manage pain without drugs Pediatric rheumatologist Caitlin Sgarlat Deluca, DO, tells how integrative medicine…
00:51:52 |
Fri 28 Dec 2018
How to reverse an opioid overdose; how high blood pressure affects pregnancy; why kids need helmets for winter sports: Upstate Medical University’s HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 23, 2018
Toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD, explains how to administer naloxone to save someone who has overdosed on opioids Toxicologist Willie Eggleston, PharmD, explains how to administer naloxone to s…
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Fri 21 Dec 2018
Rethinking appendectomies and understanding the role of the appendix
Moustafa Hassan, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Moustafa Hassan, MD (photo by Jim Howe) For centuries, it was seen as a useless organ, but the appendix is now believed to play a role in the body's immune sys…
00:15:00 |
Wed 19 Dec 2018
New recommendations on exercise; partner's role in managing diabetes; exploring the value of low-carb diets: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Exercise physiologist Exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD, addresses the government's new exercise guidelines Carol Sames, PhD, addresses the government's new exercise guidelines. Psychologist P. …
00:51:53 |
Fri 14 Dec 2018
Can a low-carb diet help you lose weight and keep it off? And is it safe?
Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin explains what carbohydrates are, what they do for our bodies and which car…
00:14:41 |
Thu 13 Dec 2018
Nutritional concerns change as people age - what to consider at each stage of life
Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Maureen Franklin (photo by Jim Howe) Nutrition is important at all ages, even as nutritional needs may change. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin …
00:15:18 |
Thu 13 Dec 2018
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