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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 use the bathroom? Urologists How many times do you awake in the middle of the night to use the bathroom? Urologists Timothy Byler, MD, Timothy Byler, MD, and Mickey Daugherty, MD, address what's normal and what it may mean if you're waking up multiple times in the night to urinate. and Mickey Daugherty, MD, address what's normal and what it may mean if you're waking up multiple times in the night to urinate. They conducted a study They conducted a study focused on women and nocturia, the medical term for excessive urination at night. They found that up to 70 percent of women get up once a night to urinate. A number of systemic diseases may cause a woman to awaken during the night, including diabetes, congestive heart failure, arthritis, high blood pressure and depression. Many women with nocturia hold off mentionin

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 question about medical care that cannot be answered with existing research. The Patients, health care providers and medical insurers are among the groups who may have a question about medical care that cannot be answered with existing research. The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute tackles such questions.  The institute's executive director, Joe Selby, MD, explains how the organization's research works to  involve and benefit the doctors, patientsm caregivers and others affected by a particular medical issue. He spoke in Syracuse recently at a tackles such questions.  The institute's executive director, Joe Selby, MD, explains how the organization's research works to  involve and benefit the doctors, patientsm caregivers and others affected by a particular medi

Psychiatrist Psychiatrist Thomas Schwartz, MD, discusses antidepressant withdrawal Thomas Schwartz, MD, discusses antidepressant withdrawal and ways to minimize it. Psychologist and ways to minimize it. Psychologist Holly Vanderhoff, PhD, tells how to identify and prevent burnou Holly Vanderhoff, PhD, tells how to identify and prevent burnou t. Retroviral researcher t. Retroviral researcher Bernard Poiesz, MD, explains HTLV-1, Bernard Poiesz, MD, explains HTLV-1, a retrovirus that has caused widespread infection among indigenous Australians. a retrovirus that has caused widespread infection among indigenous Australians.

    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 time in decades, going up 25 perent from 1999 to 2016. The increase is seen across different regions of the country, among different age groups, genders and ethnicities -- and especially among the young and middle-aged. R for the first time in decades, going up 25 perent from 1999 to 2016. The increase is seen across different regions of the country, among different age groups, genders and ethnicities -- and especially among the young and middle-aged. R obert Gregory, MD, obert Gregory, MD, a psychiatrist and director of Upstate's Psychiatry High Risk Program helps explain the causes. How can a person tell if someone is at risk for suicide? Gregory says there are some classic symptoms, such as social withdrawal, a decline in the ability to function (grades or work performance may drop) and a more negative

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 breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy. Medical oncologist show that some women with breast cancer can safely skip chemotherapy. Medical oncologist Abirami Sivaparagasam, MD Abirami Sivaparagasam, MD, who goes by Abi Siva, explains which women will benefit from endocrine therapy and which will also need chemotherapy. A genetic test of tissue from the breast tumor helps doctors provide individual treatment recommendations. Sivaparagasam says some patients from the Upstate Cancer Center participated in the study that recently made headlines., who goes by Abi Siva, explains which women will benefit from endocrine therapy and which will also need chemotherapy. A genetic test of tissue from the breast tumor helps doctors provide individual treatment recommendations. Sivaparagasam says some patients from the Upstat

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, says Renee Downey Hart, PhD, a professor who teaches in Even though a good deal of life in 2018 is spent online or otherwise plugged in, humans still crave fellowship, says Renee Downey Hart, PhD, a professor who teaches in Le Moyne College's Madden School of Business Le Moyne College's Madden School of Business and at Syracuse University's and at Syracuse University's S.I. Newhouse School S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications. Hart has expertise in communications management and performance in the Internet age. She talks about "digital natives," now in their 20s and 30s, and how the various generations are adapting to life in a digital world. She stresses the idea that online communication should be thought of as a tool, not as a substitute for human contact. of Public Communications. Hart has exp

    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 between two major types of therapy: psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral. He is an associate professor in Upstate's department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences., discusses some of the differences between two major types of therapy: psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioral. He is an associate professor in Upstate's department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences.

Emergency physician and toxicology fellow Emergency physician and toxicology fellow Brett Cherrington, MD, discusses troubling trends Brett Cherrington, MD, discusses troubling trends that contribute to the opioid epidemic. Certified industrial hygienist that contribute to the opioid epidemic. Certified industrial hygienist Greg Siwinski tells what Appalachia has in common Greg Siwinski tells what Appalachia has in common with Central New York. Registered dietitian nutritionist with Central New York. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin talks about the merits of low-fat diets and low-carb diets. Maureen Franklin talks about the merits of low-fat diets and low-carb diets.

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, MD, explains the role of emergency physicians in preventing opiod overdose Jay Brenner, MD, explains the role of emergency physicians in preventing opiod overdose s. s. Ear, nose and throat specialist Sherard Tatum, MD, provides an overview of otolaryngology. Ear, nose and throat specialist Sherard Tatum, MD, provides an overview of otolaryngology.

    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, people say they felt as if they had the flu, and others report troubling zapping sensations in their heads. Psychiatrist Some people who stop taking antidepressants report withdrawal symptoms: nausea, fatigue, insomnia. In some cases, people say they felt as if they had the flu, and others report troubling zapping sensations in their heads. Psychiatrist Thomas Schwartz, MD Thomas Schwartz, MD, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate, says symptoms can be minimized by slowly tapering off the medication. He cautions that people should see their health care provider before changing any medication regimen. He also says withdrawal symptoms are more common in people who have been taking high doses of antidepressants or taking the medication for a long time. Schwartz also talks about the history of an

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 Vanderhoff, PhD Holly Vanderhoff, PhD, co-director of student counseling services at Upstate. She says people who may be suffering from burnout if they feel: emotionally exhausted or overwhelmed, detached from their work and co-workers and that they have lost a sense of purpose or accomplishment. She talks about what steps individuals can take to treat and/or prevent burnout, starting with seeking help to determine whether they have depression. Also helpful are stress management, eating nutritious foods, getting adequate sleep, exercising and engaging in fulfilling activities outside of work. Vanderhoff also discusses what employers can do to help prevent burnout among workers., co-director of student counseling services at Upstate. She says people who may be suffering from burnout if they feel: emotionally exhausted or

Gastroenterologist Gastroenterologist Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening Sekou Rawlins, MD, talks about colon cancer screening. Infectious disease expert. Infectious disease expert Timothy Endy, MD, discusses deadly infections that may result from drug abuse. Timothy Endy, MD, discusses deadly infections that may result from drug abuse.   Pediatric gastroenterologist   Pediatric gastroenterologist Aamer Imdad, MBBS, explains the role of vitamin A Aamer Imdad, MBBS, explains the role of vitamin A. .

Deborah Bradshaw, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Deborah Bradshaw, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that causes progressive loss of muscle strength and a variety of complications. Most varieties, including the most prevalent, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, are diagnosed in young children. Muscular dystrophy is a group of disorders that causes progressive loss of muscle strength and a variety of complications. Most varieties, including the most prevalent, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, are diagnosed in young children. Deborah Bradshaw, MD Deborah Bradshaw, MD, a neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular diseases, explains how patients are cared for through the multidisciplinary Muscular Dystrophy Clinic at Upstate, sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. She also talks about the promise of gene therapy and a newly approved medication., a neurologist who specializes in neuromuscular diseases, explains how patients are cared for through the multidisciplinary Muscular Dystrophy Cl

Brett Cherrington, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Brett Cherrington, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Deaths from opioid overdoses outnumber deaths from gun violence or motor vehicle accidents and have become the No. 1 cause of death among young, healthy adults, says Deaths from opioid overdoses outnumber deaths from gun violence or motor vehicle accidents and have become the No. 1 cause of death among young, healthy adults, says Brett Cherrington, MD Brett Cherrington, MD, an assistant professor of emergency medicine and a senior medical toxicology fellow at Upstate. He discusses the dangers of fentanyl and how that drug is showing up in heroin and cocaine, and the practice of "speedballing," in which people take cocaine and opioids together in an effort to mediate each drug's side effects. (For questions about drugs, including concern about a possible drug overdose, contact the, an assistant professor of emergency medicine and a senior medical toxicology fellow at Upstate. He discusses the dangers of fentanyl and how that dr

Bernie Poiesz, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Bernie Poiesz, MD (photo by Jim Howe) If you have read about the unusually If you have read about the unusually high rate of HTLV-1 infections among indigenous people in Australia high rate of HTLV-1 infections among indigenous people in Australia, you have read about the life's work of scientist, you have read about the life's work of scientist Bernie Poiesz, MD Bernie Poiesz, MD, a professor and hematologist/oncologist at Upstate. Poiesz continues his research into human T-cell leukemia viruses, which are called retroviruses because they can copy their RNA into DNA. He describes how these retroviruses are transmitted and explains how they can lead to cancerous lymphomas, a neurological disease similar to multiple sclerosis and a serious respiratory condition. There is no treatment, but work continues on the possible development of a vaccine., a professor and hematologist/oncologist at Upstate. Poiesz continues his research into human T-cell leukemia viruses, which are c

Transplant surgeon Transplant surgeon Mark Laftavi, MD, discusses pancreas transplants and the increasing number of "living donor" kidney transplants Mark Laftavi, MD, discusses pancreas transplants and the increasing number of "living donor" kidney transplants. Stroke neurologist. Stroke neurologist Hesham Masoud, MD, and neurological nurse Joshua Onyan field questions to mark Stroke Awareness Month Hesham Masoud, MD, and neurological nurse Joshua Onyan field questions to mark Stroke Awareness Month. .

Greg Siwinski (photo by Jim Howe) Greg Siwinski (photo by Jim Howe) Certified industrial hygienist Greg Siwinski, from the Certified industrial hygienist Greg Siwinski, from the Occupational Health Clinical Center Occupational Health Clinical Center at Upstate, tells about his travels to West Virginia, an area with a long history of environmental contamination and a large population of coal miners. One similarity he noticed between Appalachia and Upstate New York: the exploitation of people doing hard work. at Upstate, tells about his travels to West Virginia, an area with a long history of environmental contamination and a large population of coal miners. One similarity he noticed between Appalachia and Upstate New York: the exploitation of people doing hard work.

Howard Weinberger, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Howard Weinberger, MD (photo by Jim Howe) "The children should not be the canaries in the coal mine," says "The children should not be the canaries in the coal mine," says Howard Weinberger, MD Howard Weinberger, MD, a professer emeritus of pediatrics who serves as medical director of the, a professer emeritus of pediatrics who serves as medical director of the Central/Eastern Regional Lead Poisoning Prevention Resource Center Central/Eastern Regional Lead Poisoning Prevention Resource Center. Children currently undergo a blood test at ages 1 and 2 to see whether they've been exposed to lead. Weinberger would rather be able to test the homes of children before they are exposed to see whether the homes pose a lead poisoning risk. In the Syracuse area, up to 80 percent of houses may contain lead paint. It's not a problem if the paint is in good condition, but when it begins to chip or peel, children can be poisoned by eating paint chips or breathing in paint dust. Weinb

Megan Gribble Lloyd, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Megan Gribble Lloyd, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) How do you fight bacteria How do you fight bacteria that have the potential to kill someone with cystic fibrosis? A microbiologist at Upstate that have the potential to kill someone with cystic fibrosis? A microbiologist at Upstate explains the project she's worked on for the past four years explains the project she's worked on for the past four years, , investigating a peptide that seems to halt the bacteria's ability to cause disease investigating a peptide that seems to halt the bacteria's ability to cause disease and does not require antibiotics. Megan Gribble Lloyd, PhD, who works in the laboratory of and does not require antibiotics. Megan Gribble Lloyd, PhD, who works in the laboratory of Jennifer Moffat, PhD Jennifer Moffat, PhD, tells about her, tells about her work with the bacterium work with the bacterium, called, called Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and about her love of

Nurse Josh Onyan, left, and Hesham Masoud, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Nurse Josh Onyan, left, and Hesham Masoud, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Three things you might not know about stroke: Three things you might not know about stroke: 1. People having a stroke usually are able to hear and comprehend what's happening around them. 1. People having a stroke usually are able to hear and comprehend what's happening around them. 2. Up to a third of the patients who appear to be having strokes turn out to have other medical problems that mimic strokes. 2. Up to a third of the patients who appear to be having strokes turn out to have other medical problems that mimic strokes. 3. Many people have medical conditions of which they are unaware that increase their risk for stroke. 3. Many people have medical conditions of which they are unaware that increase their risk for stroke. Interventional neurologist and stroke expert Interventional neurologist and stroke expert Hesham Masoud, MD Hesham Masoud, MD, and interim stroke outreach