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
Accessible Fitness
Staying fit and enjoying nature can be challenging to people with disabilities, especially children. A diverse group is working to remedy that.
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Thu 05 Jan 2017
Varied treatments available for female urinary tract problems
Females tend to have different problems with their bladder and urinary tract than males, and many of these problems can be resolved without surgery, says Females tend to have different problems with …
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Thu 05 Jan 2017
How to live well; long-term eating strategies; how and why college students gain weight: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017
Kaushal Nanavati, MD, Kaushal Nanavati, MD, talks about living well and explains his “Core Four” concepts of nutrition, physical exercise, stress management and spiritual wellness. Registered dietiti…
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Thu 29 Dec 2016
Complete eye exam can detect glaucoma early, help save eyesight
Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness worldwide and called "the sneak thief of sight" because people might not know they have it and start treatment too late. A painless, comprehensive eye exam ca…
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Thu 22 Dec 2016
Update on polio and post-polio syndrome; a polio epidemic survivor's tale; examining online medical information: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 25, 2016
Burk Jubelt, MD Burk Jubelt, MD, tells about polio and post-polio syndrome, and a polio survivor shares her story. An editor from Wikipedia discusses online medical information., tells about polio an…
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Thu 22 Dec 2016
Project takes aim at illegal use of stimulants on college campuses
A A pilot program aims to stem a rising problem on college campuses: the misuse of stimulants like Adderall, a drug prescribed for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Students under academic pr…
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Thu 22 Dec 2016
Examining teen suicide, depression; how drugs interact with vitamins, herbal supplements; hospital patients' view of their care: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016
Psychiatrist Psychiatrist James Demer, MD James Demer, MD, discusses teen suicide and depression. Nurse Michele Caliva of the, discusses teen suicide and depression. Nurse Michele Caliva of the Upsta…
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Fri 16 Dec 2016
Robotics add precision to knee, hip replacement surgery
A robotic tool is helping to add precision to A robotic tool is helping to add precision to hip hip and and knee knee joint replacement. With MAKOplasty, a surgeon can use a patient‘s CT scans to map…
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Thu 15 Dec 2016
What does it means to be a Level I trauma center?
To be certified as a Level I trauma center, a hospital must meet rigorous national standards for comprehensive, round-the-clock care of just about any injury, whether caused by a car, snowmobile, gun…
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Thu 15 Dec 2016
Maternal mortality rate is a challenge to interpret
Death rates among pregnant women and new mothers in the United States appear to be rising, but that may be partly due to how the data is collected and interpreted, says Death rates among pregnant wom…
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Thu 15 Dec 2016
Dangers of meningitis; advances in eye research; working on a shingles drug: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 11, 2016
Infectious disease specialist Infectious disease specialist Joseph Domachowske, MD Joseph Domachowske, MD, talks about meningitis. Microbiologist, talks about meningitis. Microbiologist Jennifer Moff…
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Fri 09 Dec 2016
How one hospital is working to keep patients satisfied
Modern technology requires doctors, nurses and technicians to spend time on computers and record-keeping, while at the same time making sure that patients have good experiences during their hospital …
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Thu 08 Dec 2016
Rural doctors say medical career rewards outweigh challenges
A rural doctor is a vital part of his or her community, has nature nearby and a life outside of work, and it‘s not as remote or technically backward as some might think. A rural doctor can offer stat…
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Thu 08 Dec 2016
Adolescent stress a likely factor in increasing suicide rates
Children growing up today are exposed to almost constant social media, which adds to the pressures of adolescence at a time when the Children growing up today are exposed to almost constant social me…
00:15:21 |
Thu 08 Dec 2016
How to prepare for child’s first mental health visit
Preparing for a child‘s first mental health appointment requires parents to be honest and patient, says an Upstate child and adolescent psychiatrist. Parents should tell the child why they are seekin…
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Thu 08 Dec 2016
Researchers hope discovery will someday help blind to see again
Ophthalmology researchers Ophthalmology researchers Andrea Viczian, PhD Andrea Viczian, PhD, and, and Michael Zuber, PhD, Michael Zuber, PhD, lead a team at Upstate's lead a team at Upstate's Center …
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Thu 01 Dec 2016
Though largely controlled, meningitis can be fatal
Meningitis can range from unpleasant to deadly and typically causes a headache, fever, stiff neck and sensitivity to light as the membranes, or meninges, surrounding the brain and spinal cord become …
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Thu 01 Dec 2016
Donating a kidney to a stranger; how transplants save lives; advising a wilderness adventure show: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 27, 2016
Upstate University Hospital nurse Jody Adams tells why she donated one of her kidneys to a woman she had never met. Transplant surgeon Upstate University Hospital nurse Jody Adams tells why she donat…
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Wed 23 Nov 2016
Stereotactic radiation for cancer patients; treatment options for eating disorders; preserving medical history through art: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Dec. 4, 2016
Radiation oncologist Michael Mix, MD Radiation oncologist Michael Mix, MD, explains how stereotactic radiation can shorten treatment for some cancer patients. Social worker, explains how stereotactic…
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Mon 21 Nov 2016
Empathy in medical care; brain and spine tumors in children; holiday hazards in the home: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 20, 2013
Emergency physician Emergency physician Louise Prince, MD Louise Prince, MD, talks about empathy. Pediatric oncologist, talks about empathy. Pediatric oncologist Melanie Comito, MD, Melanie Comito, M…
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Thu 17 Nov 2016
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