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
Infectious disease textbook takes a page from graphic novels
Brian Kloss, DO, with his new book (photo by Jim Howe) Brian Kloss, DO, with his new book (photo by Jim Howe) An Upstate emergency physician tells how and why he decided on the unconventional illustr…
00:16:25 |
Thu 19 Jul 2018
New treatment option for early-stage breast cancer; genetic testing kits; fiber in the diet: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 15, 2018
Breast surgeon Lisa Lai, MD, and radiation oncologist Anna Shapiro, MD, tell about a new treatment option for women with early-stage breast cancer. Breast surgeon Lisa Lai, MD, and radiation oncologi…
00:51:52 |
Fri 13 Jul 2018
Addressing the needs of older patients; explaining genetic abnormalities; exploring psychoanalytic therapy: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 8, 2018
Upstate geriatrician Upstate geriatrician Sharon Brangman, MD, and visiting expert Joe Selby, MD, discuss the concerns of older patients Sharon Brangman, MD, and visiting expert Joe Selby, MD, discus…
00:51:52 |
Fri 06 Jul 2018
Surgeon, radiation oncologist team up in procedure to treat early breast cancer
Anna Shapiro, MD, left, and Lisa Lai, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Anna Shapiro, MD, left, and Lisa Lai, MD (photo by Jim Howe) A new option for women with early-stage breast cancer allows for a concentrat…
00:14:59 |
Thu 05 Jul 2018
Reasons behind the suicide rate; causes of women's nighttime urination; adjusting to an online world: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, July 1, 2018
Psychiatrist R Psychiatrist R obert Gregory, MD, addresses the rise in the national suicide rate. obert Gregory, MD, addresses the rise in the national suicide rate. Urologists Urologists Timothy Byl…
00:51:53 |
Thu 28 Jun 2018
What to consider before buying a home genetic test kit
Robert Roger Lebel, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Robert Roger Lebel, MD (photo by Jim Howe) For a few hundred dollars and a saliva sample, you can learn some information about your genealogy or medical con…
00:16:30 |
Thu 28 Jun 2018
What do we know about genetic abnormalities?
Robert Roger Lebel, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Robert Roger Lebel, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Some genetic abnormalities can be detected during pregnancy, some are recognized upon birth and others may go und…
00:16:07 |
Thu 28 Jun 2018
Advances in treating muscular dystrophy; adjusting chemotherapy's role in fighting breast cancer; how microRNA works: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 24, 2018
Upstate neurologist Upstate neurologist Deborah Bradshaw, MD, provides an overview of muscular dystrophy Deborah Bradshaw, MD, provides an overview of muscular dystrophy. Upstate oncologist. Upstate …
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Fri 22 Jun 2018
Awakening at night to urinate may signal underlying medical problems in women
Mickey Daugherty, MD, left, and TImothy Byler, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Mickey Daugherty, MD, left, and TImothy Byler, MD (photo by Jim Howe) How many times do you awake in the middle of the night to u…
00:15:40 |
Fri 22 Jun 2018
Asking questions, researching answers to help improve medical care
Sharon Brangman, MD, and Joe Selby, MD (photo by Jim) Sharon Brangman, MD, and Joe Selby, MD (photo by Jim) Patients, health care providers and medical insurers are among the groups who may have a qu…
00:14:48 |
Fri 15 Jun 2018
Minimizing withdrawal from antidepressants; spotting, preventing burnout; explaining a retrovirus, how it infects people: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 17, 2018
Psychiatrist Psychiatrist Thomas Schwartz, MD, discusses antidepressant withdrawal Thomas Schwartz, MD, discusses antidepressant withdrawal and ways to minimize it. Psychologist and ways to minimize …
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Fri 15 Jun 2018
Rising suicide rates - and what to do if someone you care for is struggling
Robert Gregory, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Robert Gregory, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Suicide rates in the United States are on the rise Suicide rates in the United States are on the rise for the first t…
00:16:27 |
Fri 15 Jun 2018
Study shows some, not all, women with breast cancer can skip chemotherapy
Abirami Sivaparagasam, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Abirami Sivaparagasam, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Recent results of Recent results of an international study an international study show that some women with…
00:14:44 |
Fri 15 Jun 2018
What it means to live in a digital world
Renee Downey Hart, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Renee Downey Hart, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Even though a good deal of life in 2018 is spent online or otherwise plugged in, humans still crave fellowship, s…
00:13:58 |
Fri 15 Jun 2018
What psychotherapy is and isn't
Michael Miller, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Michael Miller, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Clinical psychologist Clinical psychologist Michael Miller, PhD Michael Miller, PhD, discusses some of the differences …
00:14:54 |
Fri 15 Jun 2018
Opioid addiction's deadly outgrowths; lessons from Appalachia; low-fat and low-carb diets: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, June 10, 2018
Emergency physician and toxicology fellow Emergency physician and toxicology fellow Brett Cherrington, MD, discusses troubling trends Brett Cherrington, MD, discusses troubling trends that contribute…
00:51:52 |
Thu 07 Jun 2018
What's involved in DASH diet; ER doctors help fight opioid overdoses; what otolaryngology entails: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 27, 2018
Registered dietitian nutritionist Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin goes over the benefits of the DASH diet Maureen Franklin goes over the benefits of the DASH diet. . Jay Brenner, M…
00:51:52 |
Fri 25 May 2018
How to minimize withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking antidepressants
Thomas Schwartz, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Thomas Schwartz, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Some people who stop taking antidepressants report withdrawal symptoms: nausea, fatigue, insomnia. In some cases, peopl…
00:15:16 |
Wed 23 May 2018
Ways to help avoid or treat burnout
Holly Vanderhoff, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Holly Vanderhoff, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Recognizing symptoms of burnout is important, says Recognizing symptoms of burnout is important, says Holly Vanderh…
00:14:11 |
Wed 23 May 2018
Explaining colon cancer screening; infections resulting from drug abuse; why vitamin A is important: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 20, 2018
Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening. Infectious disease expert. Infectious disease expert…
00:51:52 |
Thu 17 May 2018
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