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
HPV causes growing number of head and neck cancers
Surgery, radiation and/or chemotherapy are used to treat a variety of head and neck cancers, including cancers of the mouth, tongue, throat, voice box, salivary glands, sinuses or thyroid. Surgery, r…
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Thu 11 May 2017
Sexual assault nurse examiners explain their role
Registered nurses with specialized training are called on to care for patients who have been sexually assaulted and seek help at Upstate University Hospital, Crouse Hospital or St. Joseph's Hospital …
00:15:02 |
Thu 11 May 2017
Wrist injuries commonly occur from falls
Children, adults and senior citizens are all at risk for wrist injury when they fall. Upstate orthopedic surgeon Children, adults and senior citizens are all at risk for wrist injury when they fall. …
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Thu 11 May 2017
Balloon procedure can relieve sinusitis if medications don't work
People with sinusitis typically deal with congestion, drippy noses, sinus pain and pressure and/or headaches using a variety of medications and nasal sprays. Upstate ear, nose and throat specialist P…
00:13:51 |
Thu 11 May 2017
Fighting the HIV epidemic means reducing risk, increasing testing and treatment
New York state has several efforts underway to curtail the HIV epidemic. Upstate infectious disease expert New York state has several efforts underway to curtail the HIV epidemic. Upstate infectious …
00:13:42 |
Fri 05 May 2017
Preventing sexually transmitted diseases; exploring circadian rhythms, sleep; legal issues stemming from chronic conditions: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, May 7, 2017
Upstate's Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD Upstate's Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, offers an update on sexually transmitted disease rates and treatments. Neuroscientist Amita Sehgal, PhD, explains circadian …
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Fri 05 May 2017
How to protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases
The number of people infected with gonorrhea, as well as other sexually transmitted diseases, is unusually high in Onondaga County. Upstate infectious disease expert The number of people infected wit…
00:14:54 |
Fri 05 May 2017
She provides health care to refugee children
Upstate pediatrician Upstate pediatrician Andrea Shaw Andrea Shaw, MD, cares for many of the children of refugees who resettle in Syracuse. They come from a variety of countries, including Eastern Eu…
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Fri 05 May 2017
Saving lives with 'Stop the Bleed'; explaining whole grains; working women's health hazards: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 30, 2017
Upstate trauma surgeon Upstate trauma surgeon William Marx, D William Marx, D O, and trauma program manager Jolene Kittle address the use of tourniquets to stop bleeding. Registered dietitian nutriti…
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Thu 27 Apr 2017
Trauma experts teach life-saving techniques in free 'Stop the Bleed' program
Trauma experts from Upstate Medical University provide free instruction in how to save lives by controlling severe bleeding. The first step is to apply direct pressure on a wound. Then, apply a dress…
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Thu 27 Apr 2017
Fruit flies help explain circadian rhythms and human sleep
Most living things -- including humans, plants and fruit flies -- follow 24-hour cycles known as circadian rhythms, which influence sleep and other physiologic processes. Neuroscientist Most living t…
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Thu 27 Apr 2017
Legal Advice
Lawyer Tim Doolittle - Wladis Law Firm gives an overview of Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, trusts, guardianships and other related matters.
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Thu 27 Apr 2017
Seasonal allergies vs. colds; evaluating talk therapy; how doctors, patients communicate: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 23, 2017
Upstate ear, nose and throat specialist Upstate ear, nose and throat specialist Haidy Marzouk, MD Haidy Marzouk, MD, talks about diagnosing seasonal allergies. Upstate psychologist, talks about diagn…
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Fri 21 Apr 2017
Assessing the value of talk therapy, with or without medication, to treat mental health disorders
Many people with depression, anxiety or other mental health disorders Many people with depression, anxiety or other mental health disorders prefer talk therapy to taking medication alone prefer talk …
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Fri 21 Apr 2017
Do that cough and sneeze indicate a cold or a seasonal allergy?
Ear, nose and throat specialist Ear, nose and throat specialist Haidy Marzouk, MD Haidy Marzouk, MD, explains which symptoms may indicate a common cold and which may suggest seasonal allergies -- plu…
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Fri 21 Apr 2017
International expert addresses women's occupational health hazards
Occupations that attract a great number of women -- cashiers, sewing machine operators, hospital cleaners, food service workers, teachers -- are fraught with hazards that may not be apparent. Canadia…
00:14:58 |
Fri 21 Apr 2017
Analyzing the addiction crisis; dealing with dementia-related behaviors; understanding nutrition labels: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 16, 2017
Upstate clinical toxicologist Upstate clinical toxicologist William Eggleston William Eggleston discusses the opioid crisis. Medical social worker Whitney Hadley from the discusses the opioid crisis.…
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Wed 12 Apr 2017
Explaining intersex; working toward a Zika vaccine; nutrition for pets; Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, April 9, 2017
Pediatric endocrinologist Pediatric endocrinologist Susan Stred, MD Susan Stred, MD, explains what being born intersex means. Infectious disease expert, explains what being born intersex means. Infec…
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Fri 07 Apr 2017
Improving communications between doctors and patients
One of the keys to improving doctor-patient communications is to develop a relationship of trust, says Maritza Alvarado, MD, a pediatrician who is getting her master's degree in public health from th…
00:13:31 |
Thu 06 Apr 2017
Understanding dementia-related behaviors and how to deal with them
Behaviors can be a form of communication for people who have dementia. In a practical interview, licensed medical social worker Whitney Hadley suggests steps that caregivers can take when their loved…
00:13:47 |
Thu 06 Apr 2017
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