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Mobin Karimi, MD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Mobin Karimi, MD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Hematologist Hematologist Mobin Karimi, MD, PhD Mobin Karimi, MD, PhD, created a nonprofit organization,, created a nonprofit organization, Education for Afghan Children Education for Afghan Children, that will build elementary schools and health care facilities in his native Afghanistan. Karimi tells about his upbringing and time spent in a refugee camp before studying science and medicine. Today he's a microbiologist and immunologist at Upstate, studying blood cancers and ways to improve bone marrow transplants., that will build elementary schools and health care facilities in his native Afghanistan. Karimi tells about his upbringing and time spent in a refugee camp before studying science and medicine. Today he's a microbiologist and immunologist at Upstate, studying blood cancers and ways to improve bone marrow transplants.

Tej Bhatia, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Tej Bhatia, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Language is a window into the human mind, says Syracuse University linguistics professor Language is a window into the human mind, says Syracuse University linguistics professor Tej Bhatia, PhD Tej Bhatia, PhD. He talks about the connection between linguistics and health care, and the research he's involved with that looks at depression, schizophrenia and whether linguistic changes can predict heart attack risk.. He talks about the connection between linguistics and health care, and the research he's involved with that looks at depression, schizophrenia and whether linguistic changes can predict heart attack risk.

Upstate ADHD expert Upstate ADHD expert Stephen Faraone, PhD, explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder Stephen Faraone, PhD, explains the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults. in adults. William Pfohl from Hospice of Central New York discusses advance directives William Pfohl from Hospice of Central New York discusses advance directives. Upstate dermatologist. Upstate dermatologist Joyce Farah, MD, tells how a laser can provide vaginal rejuvenation. Joyce Farah, MD, tells how a laser can provide vaginal rejuvenation.

Syracuse University Syracuse University Head Football Coach Dino Babers discusses motivation and exercise Head Football Coach Dino Babers discusses motivation and exercise for athletes and non-athletes. for athletes and non-athletes. Heather Kadey, a behavior analyst at Upstate, explains children's feeding disorder Heather Kadey, a behavior analyst at Upstate, explains children's feeding disorder s and their treatment. s and their treatment.

Michael Barratt, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Michael Barratt, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Astronauts who are selected for spaceflights are generally healthy, but they may face a variety of medical issues during their missions, starting with motion sickness as they get used to a lack of gravity, says Astronauts who are selected for spaceflights are generally healthy, but they may face a variety of medical issues during their missions, starting with motion sickness as they get used to a lack of gravity, says Michael Barratt, MD. Michael Barratt, MD. He is one of the nation's few specialists who is dually trained and certified in both internal medicine and aerospace medicine, and he has participated in two spaceflights. Barratt, who works at the Johnson Space Center in Houston as an active astronaut, speaks  about common medical issues of space travel, which include back pain, foreign bodies in the eye, headaches and sleep difficulty. Barratt, who He is one of the nation's few specialists who is dually trained and certifi

Stephen Faraone, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Stephen Faraone, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will go on to become adults with ADHD, and some adults with the disorder are not diagnosed until adulthood. ADHD expert Many children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder will go on to become adults with ADHD, and some adults with the disorder are not diagnosed until adulthood. ADHD expert Stephen Faraone, PhD Stephen Faraone, PhD, discusses how the symptoms in children differ from those seen in adults. He also addresses diagnosis and treatment options. Faraone is a distinguished professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and a professor of neuroscience and physiology at Upstate. He  recommends the website, discusses how the symptoms in children differ from those seen in adults. He also addresses diagnosis and treatment options. Faraone is a distinguished professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences and a professor of neuroscience and physiology at Upst

Bill Pfohl (photo by Jim Howe) Bill Pfohl (photo by Jim Howe) Have you been putting off the task of making your health care wishes known? Bill Pfohl, communications officer for Have you been putting off the task of making your health care wishes known? Bill Pfohl, communications officer for Hospice of Central New York Hospice of Central New York, explains why it's important to make advance directives before a person becomes ill. He talks about the health care proxy, living will and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or MOLST, form. Pfohl also addresses how to talk with your doctor and your loved ones about your wishes regarding end-of-life care., explains why it's important to make advance directives before a person becomes ill. He talks about the health care proxy, living will and Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment, or MOLST, form. Pfohl also addresses how to talk with your doctor and your loved ones about your wishes regarding end-of-life care.

Joyce Farah, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Joyce Farah, MD (photo by Jim Howe) A laser treatment called vaginal rejuvenation can improve urinary incontinence and sexual enjoyment in women, says Upstate dermatologist A laser treatment called vaginal rejuvenation can improve urinary incontinence and sexual enjoyment in women, says Upstate dermatologist Joyce Farah, MD Joyce Farah, MD. The procedure is used to restore vaginal tone, flexibility and shape, she explains, as well as to treat the dryness, itching and pain that can occur as a normal part of aging. She tells what happens during and after treatment, and also which women may not be candidates.. The procedure is used to restore vaginal tone, flexibility and shape, she explains, as well as to treat the dryness, itching and pain that can occur as a normal part of aging. She tells what happens during and after treatment, and also which women may not be candidates.

Surgeons Ajay Jain, MD, and Jason Wallen, MD, Surgeons Ajay Jain, MD, and Jason Wallen, MD, explain a team approach to treating cancers of the stomach and esophagus explain a team approach to treating cancers of the stomach and esophagus. Surgeon Jiri Bem, MD,. Surgeon Jiri Bem, MD, talks about colorectal cancer talks about colorectal cancer. Obstetrician and scientist Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD, discusses. Obstetrician and scientist Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD, discusses hepatitis C in pregnancy. hepatitis C in pregnancy.

Retiring pediatrician Retiring pediatrician Thomas Welch, MD, looks back at the opening of Golisano Children's Hospital and changes in children's health care Thomas Welch, MD, looks back at the opening of Golisano Children's Hospital and changes in children's health care. Nurse. Nurse Michelle Jeski describes safe sleeping practices for infant Michelle Jeski describes safe sleeping practices for infant s. Neurosurgeon s. Neurosurgeon Lawrence Chin, MD, tells what to expect in a neurological exam. Lawrence Chin, MD, tells what to expect in a neurological exam.

Dino Babers, head football coach at Syracuse University (photo by Jim Howe) Dino Babers, head football coach at Syracuse University (photo by Jim Howe) Dino Babers knew he wanted to be a coach from the time he was 6 years old, even before he found his sport. Today as head football coach at Syracuse University, Babers motivates student athletes. He talks about what that's like, as well as the training regimen for SU football players and how non-athletes can make fitness a part of their lives. He also shares his favorite sports movies: "The Natural," "Field of Dreams" and "Remember the Titans." Dino Babers knew he wanted to be a coach from the time he was 6 years old, even before he found his sport. Today as head football coach at Syracuse University, Babers motivates student athletes. He talks about what that's like, as well as the training regimen for SU football players and how non-athletes can make fitness a part of their lives. He also shares his favorite sports movies: "The Natural," "Field of Dreams" and

Heather Kadey (photo by Jim Howe) Heather Kadey (photo by Jim Howe) Some children during early childhood refuse to eat certain types of foods or sufficient amounts of food. If this goes on long enough to affect their weight gain, growth or development, it might be time to see someone who specializes in feeding therapy. Some children during early childhood refuse to eat certain types of foods or sufficient amounts of food. If this goes on long enough to affect their weight gain, growth or development, it might be time to see someone who specializes in feeding therapy. Heather Kadey Heather Kadey is a behavior analyst who directs the feeding program in Upstate's department of pediatrics. She explains that patients may come to her after a medical evaluation from a pediatric gastroenterologist. Sometimes a complicated medical issue impacts a child's ability or willingness to eat normally. Some feeding disorders are tied to autism. Kadey explains the therapy and emphasizes that feeding disorders are not the result

Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD (photo by Jim Howe) Rates of hepatitis C infections are on the rise among adults in the United States, and some of those adults are pregnant women. Rates of hepatitis C infections are on the rise among adults in the United States, and some of those adults are pregnant women. Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD Helene Bernstein, MD, PhD, explains how the disease can easily be diagnosed through a blood test and treated with medication. (Click, explains how the disease can easily be diagnosed through a blood test and treated with medication. (Click here here for a paper she published on this topic.) She's an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of microbiology and immunology at Upstate. for a paper she published on this topic.) She's an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology and of microbiology and immunology at Upstate.        

Jason Wallen, MD, left, and Ajay Jain, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Jason Wallen, MD, left, and Ajay Jain, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Stomach and esophageal cancers can be complex, difficult to distinguish and variable in terms of treatment recommendations. Patients who seek care through the Upstate Cancer Center now benefit from a multidisciplinary team approach, in which surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and other caregivers collaborate about the best options for individual patients. Surgeons Stomach and esophageal cancers can be complex, difficult to distinguish and variable in terms of treatment recommendations. Patients who seek care through the Upstate Cancer Center now benefit from a multidisciplinary team approach, in which surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and other caregivers collaborate about the best options for individual patients. Surgeons Jason Wallen, MD Jason Wallen, MD, and, and Ajay Jain, MD Ajay Jain, MD, explain this approach to cancers of the upper portion of the digestive system, known as the

Lee Livermore and Michele Caliva from the Upstate New York Poison Center provide an Lee Livermore and Michele Caliva from the Upstate New York Poison Center provide an update on e-cigarette use update on e-cigarette use. Jeffrey Albright, MD,. Jeffrey Albright, MD, discusses hemorrhoids discusses hemorrhoids. Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD, and Meghan Lewis, RN, talk about. Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD, and Meghan Lewis, RN, talk about forthcoming  treatments for patients with blood cancers. forthcoming  treatments for patients with blood cancers.

Teaching parents the safest ways for their infants to sleep is a mission at Upstate, through its Family Birth Center, Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital and its outpatient clinics. The goal is to prevent sleep-related injuries and deaths, explains Michelle Jeski, left, a nurse at the children‘s hospital. Among things to avoid: sleeping in the same bed as the infant, falling asleep on a couch with the infant or having objects in the crib, she says. The children‘s hospital was Teaching parents the safest ways for their infants to sleep is a mission at Upstate, through its Family Birth Center, Upstate Golisano Children‘s Hospital and its outpatient clinics. The goal is to prevent sleep-related injuries and deaths, explains Michelle Jeski, left, a nurse at the children‘s hospital. Among things to avoid: sleeping in the same bed as the infant, falling asleep on a couch with the infant or having objects in the crib, she says. The children‘s hospital was recently honored for its commitment to safe infant sleep pra

Colorectal cancer incidence would drop by 90 percent if everyone followed recommendations and underwent a screening colonoscopy starting at age 50, colorectal surgeon Colorectal cancer incidence would drop by 90 percent if everyone followed recommendations and underwent a screening colonoscopy starting at age 50, colorectal surgeon Jiri Bem, MD Jiri Bem, MD, left, says in this interview. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. But the disease is highly preventable. Bem goes over the risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer, as well as the common treatments., left, says in this interview. Among cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. But the disease is highly preventable. Bem goes over the risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer, as well as the common treatments.

Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD, left, and nurse Meghan Lewis Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD, left, and nurse Meghan Lewis Patients with blood cancers will have new treatment options in addition to stem cell transplants now available at the Upstate Cancer Center. Patients with blood cancers will have new treatment options in addition to stem cell transplants now available at the Upstate Cancer Center. Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD Jeffrey Pu, MD, PhD, and clinical leader Meghan Lewis, RN,  tell about the addition of allogeneic stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell therapy. Allogeneic stem cell transplants use stem cells from donors. T-cells are a type of white blood cells, and chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy is a process in which the patient's own T-cells are engineered to better attack cancer cells., and clinical leader Meghan Lewis, RN,  tell about the addition of allogeneic stem cell transplants and CAR T-cell therapy. Allogeneic stem cell transplants use stem cells from donors. T-cells are a type of white blood cells, and chimeri

Jamal Ahmed Jamal Ahmed, MD, and nurse Scott Davis, MD, and nurse Scott Davis discuss a new way to decrease stroke risk discuss a new way to decrease stroke risk in some heart patients with atrial fibrillation. in some heart patients with atrial fibrillation. Nurse Kim Nasby and social worker Chanel Beard Nurse Kim Nasby and social worker Chanel Beard talk about reducing violence. talk about reducing violence. Wanda Fremont Wanda Fremont, MD, tells of, MD, tells of a forthcoming hospital unit for adolescent psychiatry patients a forthcoming hospital unit for adolescent psychiatry patients. .

Tom Welch, MD Tom Welch, MD (left), is retiring this year after 17 years at Upstate. He's the chair of the (left), is retiring this year after 17 years at Upstate. He's the chair of the department of pediatrics department of pediatrics at Upstate Medical University and the medical director of the at Upstate Medical University and the medical director of the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital. He oversaw the creation of the children's hospital, which enabled Upstate to attract a variety of pediatric specialists. In this interview, Welch talks about national, regional and local challenges in child health care, as well as successes that have taken place during his 45-year career.. He oversaw the creation of the children's hospital, which enabled Upstate to attract a variety of pediatric specialists. In this interview, Welch talks about national, regional and local challenges in child health care, as well as successes that have taken place during his 45-year career