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.

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Update frequency: every 2 days
Average duration: 24 minutes
Episodes: 1564
Years Active: 2015 - 2025

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Get people with eating disorder into treatment, expert urges

Treatments for eating disorders vary, but they might involve one‘s primary care provider, a therapist and a nutritionist to work on the different aspects of the illness. Treatments for eating disorde…

00:15:31 | Thu 17 Nov 2016

Shingles researcher works to relieve, prevent a painful disease

People who had chickenpox or the chickenpox vaccine as children can undergo a reactivation of that disease‘s virus in adulthood: shingles. Researching ways to prevent and treat shingles, which brings…

00:13:57 | Thu 17 Nov 2016

Expert describes impact, treatment of childhood brain and spine cancers

Cancers of the brain and spinal cord have surpassed leukemia as the largest cause of cancer death in children. More than 50 types of these tumors can appear in children, often as very different types…

00:14:15 | Thu 17 Nov 2016

Expert advises how families can be ready for disasters

Planning is the key to help families get through a disaster, says Chris Dunham, Upstate‘s director of emergency management. Develop a plan, have it ready to go and have basic supplies available, he a…

00:13:34 | Fri 11 Nov 2016

Be aware of potential hazards during holiday season

Some simple precautions can help prevent accidental injuries or poisoning during the holidays. Adults should watch for anything that small children might try to put in their mouths, such as button-ty…

00:15:16 | Fri 11 Nov 2016

Children's exercise needs; family emergency preparedness; hernias and their repair: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016

Pediatrician Pediatrician Travis Hobart, MD Travis Hobart, MD, talks about the exercise needs of children. Chris Dunham, Upstate's director of emergency management, advises how individuals and famili…

00:51:52 | Fri 11 Nov 2016

Experts prescribe treatment plan for medical school art collection after careful diagnosis

A project is underway to protect the A project is underway to protect the portrait collection portrait collection at Upstate Medical University from the dangers of dust, accidents and the ravages of …

00:14:48 | Fri 11 Nov 2016

Check with health care provider before taking supplements

Vitamin and herbal supplements can have severe interactions with one‘s prescription medications. This is why people should list any such supplements along with their other medications when visiting t…

00:15:05 | Fri 11 Nov 2016

Dealing with common childhood illnesses; portion-size tips; changing world of health care: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Nov. 6, 2016

Pediatrician Pediatrician Jaclyn Sisskind, MD Jaclyn Sisskind, MD, gives prevention tips for common childhood illnesses. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin talks about portion sizes.,…

00:51:52 | Thu 03 Nov 2016

Stereotactic radiation offers shorter treatment option for some cancer patients

Advances in technology have made it possible for some cancer patients to receive higher, more precisely targeted doses of radiation in far fewer sessions than in conventional radiation therapy. Known…

00:14:48 | Wed 02 Nov 2016

Encourage kids’ activity, limit their screen use, advises pediatrician

Among the things parents can do to raise healthy children is to encourage physical activity. Among the things parents can do to raise healthy children is to encourage physical activity. Government gu…

00:14:14 | Wed 02 Nov 2016

Fear of clowns; healthy choices in fast food; former opioid addict's brush with death: Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016

Viral Goradia, MD, addresses the fear of clowns and other phobias. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin tells how to navigate fast food in a healthy manner. Clinical toxicologist Viral …

00:51:52 | Thu 27 Oct 2016

Empathy can benefit both doctor and patient

Establishing empathy for a patient can be tough for doctors under increasing time pressure. Yet empathy – being able to see the world as the patient does – can benefit both the patient and the doctor…

00:14:58 | Thu 27 Oct 2016

Get hernias evaluated to avoid potential dangers

Hernias, or weak spots where an internal organ bulges through muscle or tissue, come in many forms, including the commonly occurring inguinal or groin hernias as well as incisional hernias, which hap…

00:14:03 | Thu 27 Oct 2016

Pediatrician offers parents advice for dealing with childhood illnesses

Children are going to get colds, viruses and ear infections as they interact with other children, but following some simple practices and keeping in touch with a doctor can help families to get throu…

00:14:21 | Thu 27 Oct 2016

Be informed, seek options when eating fast food, dietitian advises

People can eat fast food occasionally and still make healthy choices, as long as they remember to ask, “How can I make it better?” says Maureen Franklin, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstat…

00:13:38 | Tue 25 Oct 2016

Staying healthy in old age; public health during natural disasters; donating one's organs to 'pass life along': Upstate Medical University's HealthLink on Air for Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016

Upstate nurse practitioner Christopher Norman talks about how seniors can stay healthy and happy for years. Upstate scientist Upstate nurse practitioner Christopher Norman talks about how seniors can…

00:51:52 | Thu 20 Oct 2016

Visual cues, better labeling can help control food portions

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