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Sept. 18, 2016 Sept. 18, 2016 Exercise physiologist Exercise physiologist Carol Sames, PhD Carol Sames, PhD, tells about balance, core strength and preventing falls. Maria Fazzini explains the value of art therapy for children at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Nurse Brooke Fraser discusses her overseas volunteer work., tells about balance, core strength and preventing falls. Maria Fazzini explains the value of art therapy for children at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. Nurse Brooke Fraser discusses her overseas volunteer work.

Preventing falls is a prime concern as people age because of the injuries and challenges to mobility and self-confidence falls can cause. Paying attention to regular exercise, balance and core strength, even among the elderly, can help prevent falls, says Preventing falls is a prime concern as people age because of the injuries and challenges to mobility and self-confidence falls can cause. Paying attention to regular exercise, balance and core strength, even among the elderly, can help prevent falls, says Carol Sames, PhD Carol Sames, PhD, an exercise physiologist and director of Upstate‘s, an exercise physiologist and director of Upstate‘s Vitality Fitness Program Vitality Fitness Program. She explains age-related changes that can predispose people to falls and gives some simple suggestions toward fall prevention.. She explains age-related changes that can predispose people to falls and gives some simple suggestions toward fall prevention.

Sept. 11, 2016 Sept. 11, 2016 Upstate surgeon Upstate surgeon Kim Wallenstein, MD Kim Wallenstein, MD, discusses pediatric trauma. Syracuse University associate professor of social work, discusses pediatric trauma. Syracuse University associate professor of social work Ellen deLara, PhD Ellen deLara, PhD, shares research on adults who were bullied as children. Ethicists, shares research on adults who were bullied as children. Ethicists Thomas Curran, MD, Thomas Curran, MD, and and Robert Olick, JD, PhD, Robert Olick, JD, PhD, explain why end-of-life care decisions should be made before a crisis. explain why end-of-life care decisions should be made before a crisis.

While there is no single definition of bullying, it can be described as mean-spirited, disrespectful treatment designed to make people feel bad. Bullying can be found among all ages groups, take place once or go on for years, and often occurs online, explains family therapist While there is no single definition of bullying, it can be described as mean-spirited, disrespectful treatment designed to make people feel bad. Bullying can be found among all ages groups, take place once or go on for years, and often occurs online, explains family therapist Ellen deLara, PhD Ellen deLara, PhD, an associate professor of social work at Syracuse University who researches this behavior. While some people can become stronger after being bullied, others face medical and emotional problems later on, a topic she details in a new book,, an associate professor of social work at Syracuse University who researches this behavior. While some people can become stronger after being bullied, others face medical and emotional problems l

A desire to help others and be part of the world community has led a nurse from Syracuse to medical projects in the developing world. Brooke Fraser, who specializes in childhood cancer at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital, has used her vacation time to help set up a A desire to help others and be part of the world community has led a nurse from Syracuse to medical projects in the developing world. Brooke Fraser, who specializes in childhood cancer at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital, has used her vacation time to help set up a pediatric cancer program in Ethiopia pediatric cancer program in Ethiopia and work with a general medical clinic in El Salvador. Inspired to step out of her comfort zone after 20 years as a nurse, she hopes to set an example for her own children in global citizenship. Fraser describes the rewards and challenges of her overseas work and the support she has received from neighbors in her school district, whose students help her raise funds and hear her speak about her effor

Art therapist Maria Fazzini uses creativity and a willing ear to improve the well-being of patients at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital. Fazzini is a mental health professional who offers the opportunity to draw, paint or use other materials so that young patients can feel more at home, more relaxed and, in many cases, more willing to express their anxieties. A Art therapist Maria Fazzini uses creativity and a willing ear to improve the well-being of patients at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital. Fazzini is a mental health professional who offers the opportunity to draw, paint or use other materials so that young patients can feel more at home, more relaxed and, in many cases, more willing to express their anxieties. A rt therapy rt therapy aims to provide emotional support and help patients meet their health goals, says Fazzini, who gets referrals from the medical staff. Participation is voluntary, and the time per session varies according to the patient. aims to provide emotional support and

Sept. 4, 2016 Sept. 4, 2016 Upstate's director of integrative medicine, Upstate's director of integrative medicine, Kaushal Nanavati, MD Kaushal Nanavati, MD, explains how to find your path to total wellness. Upstate urologist and cancer researcher, explains how to find your path to total wellness. Upstate urologist and cancer researcher Leszek Kotula, MD, PhD Leszek Kotula, MD, PhD discusses the wide-reaching Cancer Moonshot initiative. Victoria Okhman, a pediatric nurse at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, shares her experiences as a missionary nurse in Russia. discusses the wide-reaching Cancer Moonshot initiative. Victoria Okhman, a pediatric nurse at the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital, shares her experiences as a missionary nurse in Russia.

Ear infections are common in the first few years of life, partly due to how the ear‘s eustachian tube develops, explains Ear infections are common in the first few years of life, partly due to how the ear‘s eustachian tube develops, explains Haidy Marzouk, MD Haidy Marzouk, MD, an Upstate ear, nose and throat specialist. The tube‘s horizontal position make it prone to blockage and fluid buildup, she says, but after age 3 or so, as the tube becomes more vertical, the ear infections become less frequent. She also explains treatment, the use of antibiotics and extreme cases., an Upstate ear, nose and throat specialist. The tube‘s horizontal position make it prone to blockage and fluid buildup, she says, but after age 3 or so, as the tube becomes more vertical, the ear infections become less frequent. She also explains treatment, the use of antibiotics and extreme cases.

Aug. 28, 2016 Aug. 28, 2016 Infectious disease expert Infectious disease expert Mark Polhemus, MD, Mark Polhemus, MD, provides an update on the Zika virus threat. provides an update on the Zika virus threat. Haidy Marzouk, MD, Haidy Marzouk, MD, goes over pediatric ear infections. goes over pediatric ear infections. Barbara Feuerstein, MD Barbara Feuerstein, MD, talks about an integrative approach to diabetes and wellness., talks about an integrative approach to diabetes and wellness.

Most people who become infected with the Zika virus have such mild symptoms, if any, that they aren‘t aware of the infection. The human body is able to get rid of the virus within a few months, says Most people who become infected with the Zika virus have such mild symptoms, if any, that they aren‘t aware of the infection. The human body is able to get rid of the virus within a few months, says Mark Polhemus, MD Mark Polhemus, MD, an infectious disease expert at Upstate Medical University who directs the Center for Global Health and Translational Science. Because the virus is linked to severe birth defects, women who are exposed to Zika are advised to wait at least eight weeks before becoming pregnant, so the virus is out of their bodies. Because the virus lives longer in semen, men are told to protect sexual partners from pregnancy for at least six months. Polhemus explains that Zika is transmitted through the bite of an infected mosquito but also has the ability to spread through sexual contact and from mot

A team of pediatric specialists treats the wide range of trauma that children encounter, says A team of pediatric specialists treats the wide range of trauma that children encounter, says Kim Wallenstein, MD Kim Wallenstein, MD, the new medical director of Upstate‘s pediatric trauma unit. Wallenstein, a pediatric surgeon, explains how children who have been injured by anything from bicycle accidents to gunshot wounds are brought in and treated at the only level-one, the new medical director of Upstate‘s pediatric trauma unit. Wallenstein, a pediatric surgeon, explains how children who have been injured by anything from bicycle accidents to gunshot wounds are brought in and treated at the only level-one pediatric trauma center pediatric trauma center in Upstate New York. in Upstate New York.

The Cancer Moonshot initiative aims to accelerate, coordinate and improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It would involve patients, doctors, drug companies and almost anyone involved with cancer, explains Upstate urologist and cancer researcher The Cancer Moonshot initiative aims to accelerate, coordinate and improve the understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. It would involve patients, doctors, drug companies and almost anyone involved with cancer, explains Upstate urologist and cancer researcher Leszek Kotula, MD, PhD Leszek Kotula, MD, PhD. Among its goals are improving the sharing of information, speeding up the approval of new drugs, funding more research and improving access to care for underserved groups, he says.. Among its goals are improving the sharing of information, speeding up the approval of new drugs, funding more research and improving access to care for underserved groups, he says.

A hospital's ethics consultants can help families in conflict when life-and-death decisions have to be made. Such decisions, once made only by doctors, are now largely in the hands of patients. This can create problems when a patient is unable to give clear directions for treatment. Two ethics consultants at Upstate University Hospital – neonatologist A hospital's ethics consultants can help families in conflict when life-and-death decisions have to be made. Such decisions, once made only by doctors, are now largely in the hands of patients. This can create problems when a patient is unable to give clear directions for treatment. Two ethics consultants at Upstate University Hospital – neonatologist Thomas Curran, MD Thomas Curran, MD (at right in photo), and attorney (at right in photo), and attorney Robert Olick, JD, PhD Robert Olick, JD, PhD (at left), who are both bioethics and humanities faculty members at Upstate – explain how they try to clarify and resolve the issues and offer non-binding advice. They

Urologists Urologists Dmitriy Nikolavsky, MD, Dmitriy Nikolavsky, MD, and and Jonathan Riddell, MD Jonathan Riddell, MD, talk about surgical innovations to correct problems with the urinary tract in men, women and children. Orthopedic surgeon, talk about surgical innovations to correct problems with the urinary tract in men, women and children. Orthopedic surgeon L. Ryan Smart, MD L. Ryan Smart, MD, discusses common shoulder injuries and their treatment., discusses common shoulder injuries and their treatment. Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, tells about research that is shaping the way diabetes is managed., tells about research that is shaping the way diabetes is managed.

A person‘s wellness depends not just on managing his or her diseases, but in getting into a routine that brings contentment and peace, says A person‘s wellness depends not just on managing his or her diseases, but in getting into a routine that brings contentment and peace, says Kaushal Nanavati, MD, Kaushal Nanavati, MD, a family practitioner and medical director of integrative therapy at Upstate. He explains his “Core Four” concepts of wellness: nutrition, physical exercise, stress management and spiritual wellness, which he outlines in a recent book. Among topics he touches on are the importance of relationships, how deep breathing can cut stress, and why people should take time to think, reflect and set priorities in a hectic world. He has a a family practitioner and medical director of integrative therapy at Upstate. He explains his “Core Four” concepts of wellness: nutrition, physical exercise, stress management and spiritual wellness, which he outlines in a recent book. Among topics he touches on are t

Research taking place at Upstate‘s Research taking place at Upstate‘s Joslin Diabetes Center Joslin Diabetes Center offers the potential for huge advances in diabetes treatment, says offers the potential for huge advances in diabetes treatment, says Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD Ruth Weinstock, MD, PhD, Upstate‘s chief of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She describes the clinical trials, one of which would create an artificial pancreas by having a blood glucose sensor signal an insulin pump to maintain blood sugar levels automatically. Another looks at whether a gout drug could also protect the kidneys from diabetes damage. People with diabetes or their close relatives who wish to participate in research projects may call 315-464-9007 for more information., Upstate‘s chief of endocrinology, diabetes and metabolism. She describes the clinical trials, one of which would create an artificial pancreas by having a blood glucose sensor signal an insulin pump to maintain blood sugar levels automatically. Another l

A willingness to live in harsh or unpredictable conditions and to overcome obstacles is a necessity for a missionary nurse. Victoria Okhman, a nurse at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital, tells of her experiences in Russia, dealing mostly with orphan children, where she learned to appreciate the job's potential and accept its limitations. Okhman also tells how she applies the experience to her work at Upstate. A willingness to live in harsh or unpredictable conditions and to overcome obstacles is a necessity for a missionary nurse. Victoria Okhman, a nurse at the Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital, tells of her experiences in Russia, dealing mostly with orphan children, where she learned to appreciate the job's potential and accept its limitations. Okhman also tells how she applies the experience to her work at Upstate.        

Treating diabetes works best with an integrative approach that deals not just with insulin and blood sugar levels, but lifestyle factors like stress, exercise and eating habits, says Treating diabetes works best with an integrative approach that deals not just with insulin and blood sugar levels, but lifestyle factors like stress, exercise and eating habits, says Barbara Feuerstein, MD, Barbara Feuerstein, MD, an endocrinologist at Upstate‘s an endocrinologist at Upstate‘s Joslin Diabetes Center. Joslin Diabetes Center. She explains how conventional medicine can be combined with a variety of other treatments, such as acupuncture for stress reduction or yoga for exercise, to help the patient manage the disease and be healthier overall. She explains how conventional medicine can be combined with a variety of other treatments, such as acupuncture for stress reduction or yoga for exercise, to help the patient manage the disease and be healthier overall.        

Shoulder injuries are common, since the joint is used so much in daily life, and orthopedic surgeons have a variety of ways to treat such injuries, explains Shoulder injuries are common, since the joint is used so much in daily life, and orthopedic surgeons have a variety of ways to treat such injuries, explains L. Ryan Smart, MD, L. Ryan Smart, MD, a member of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and the Upstate Community Campus Orthopedics Group. He describes the structure of the shoulder and focuses on rotator cuff injury, a common problem that often strikes people who use their shoulders repeatedly, such as carpenters, weightlifters and tennis players. Rotator cuff injuries can often be resolved conservatively with drugs to combat the inflammation, and with surgery if that fails. Smart also touches on frozen shoulder, the role of age and family history, the surgical recovery period, shoulder replacement and new medications on the horizon. a member of Syracuse Orthopedic Specialists and the Upstate Community Ca

Medical director Medical director Richard Cantor, MD Richard Cantor, MD, welcomes patients and families to Upstate's new pediatric emergency department. Jenny Hicks, project coordinator at the nonprofit social service agency, welcomes patients and families to Upstate's new pediatric emergency department. Jenny Hicks, project coordinator at the nonprofit social service agency Vera House Vera House, discusses elder abuse and its prevention. Upstate neuroscientist, discusses elder abuse and its prevention. Upstate neuroscientist Stephen Glatt, PhD Stephen Glatt, PhD, talks about the Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, and its focus on trauma and veterans, with student and project manager Ivan Castro., talks about the Research Experiences for Undergraduates program, and its focus on trauma and veterans, with student and project manager Ivan Castro.