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Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD Elizabeth Asiago-Reddy, MD, , t t alks about alks about sexually transmitted diseases and how to protect yourself from them. sexually transmitted diseases and how to protect yourself from them. Leslie Kohman, MD, explains why Leslie Kohman, MD, explains why overall cancer death rates have fallen i overall cancer death rates have fallen i n recent decades, with some exceptions. Doctor of physical therapy Adam Rufa advises n recent decades, with some exceptions. Doctor of physical therapy Adam Rufa advises how to avoid pain and injury when using smartphones, tablets and other high-tech devices how to avoid pain and injury when using smartphones, tablets and other high-tech devices. .

Michael Schreck, MD Michael Schreck, MD Upstate hand surgeon Upstate hand surgeon Michael Schreck, MD, left, d Michael Schreck, MD, left, d iscusses carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendinitis, arthritis and fractures of the hand and wrist. These are the five most common causes of hand pain. He describes each one and how it can be treated. iscusses carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendinitis, arthritis and fractures of the hand and wrist. These are the five most common causes of hand pain. He describes each one and how it can be treated.

A surgical procedure can correct a birth defect called pectus excavatum, in which a person's breastbone is sunken into his or her chest. A surgical procedure can correct a birth defect called pectus excavatum, in which a person's breastbone is sunken into his or her chest. Jason Wallen, MD Jason Wallen, MD, left, chief of thoracic surgery at Upstate, explains how a steel bar is inserted between the breastbone, or sternum, and the heart and left in place for two to three years. The condition is suspected to be genetic, affecting how the cartilage and bone form where the ribs meet the sternum., left, chief of thoracic surgery at Upstate, explains how a steel bar is inserted between the breastbone, or sternum, and the heart and left in place for two to three years. The condition is suspected to be genetic, affecting how the cartilage and bone form where the ribs meet the sternum.        

Psychologist Nancy Goodman, PhD, discusses the Psychologist Nancy Goodman, PhD, discusses the rising anxiety levels in teens rising anxiety levels in teens. Family Birth Center nurse manager Laurie Fegley explains how. Family Birth Center nurse manager Laurie Fegley explains how laughing gas eases the pain of childbirth laughing gas eases the pain of childbirth. Physical therapy researcher Erin Wentz, PhD, tells about a study on. Physical therapy researcher Erin Wentz, PhD, tells about a study on the benefits of "tummy time" for infants. the benefits of "tummy time" for infants.

Nurse practitioner Nurse practitioner Theresa Baxter talks about pain control and reversing the opioid epidemic Theresa Baxter talks about pain control and reversing the opioid epidemic. Emergency physician. Emergency physician James Ciaccio, MD, discusses medical emergencies that affect seniors James Ciaccio, MD, discusses medical emergencies that affect seniors. Registered dietitian nutritionist. Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin shares a website that can help improve eating habits. Maureen Franklin shares a website that can help improve eating habits.

Many aspects of breast-feeding come naturally to mother and baby, but there can be challenges. New moms may benefit from seeing a lactation consultant or a specialist in breast-feeding medicine, an Upstate program that accepts patients from anywhere (call 315-464-2192 or Many aspects of breast-feeding come naturally to mother and baby, but there can be challenges. New moms may benefit from seeing a lactation consultant or a specialist in breast-feeding medicine, an Upstate program that accepts patients from anywhere (call 315-464-2192 or click here fo click here fo r more information). Nurse and lactation consultant Michele Dwyer, above, says she encourages moms to set aside their cellphones and look at their babies while breast-feeding. She also explains how dad or another support person can be helpful to new moms. r more information). Nurse and lactation consultant Michele Dwyer, above, says she encourages moms to set aside their cellphones and look at their babies while breast-feeding. She also explains ho

It's more a compulsion than an addiction, but many people have unhealthy attachments to their smartphones, says Upstate psychiatrist It's more a compulsion than an addiction, but many people have unhealthy attachments to their smartphones, says Upstate psychiatrist Christopher Lucas, MD, Christopher Lucas, MD, left. A left. A survey by the Pew Research Center survey by the Pew Research Center found 46 percent of smartphone owners said they could not live without their phones. Lucas tells of another survey in which almost half of respondents said they'd rather break their arm than their cellphone. He says a person's cellphone use may be excessive if it interferes with aspects of everyday life such as sleep and social interactions. Lucas advocates for people to create digital-free zones or digital-free times in order to help reduce dependence on phones, and he points out that the dominant psychological characteristic of those who use phones excessively is loneliness. found 46 percent of smartphone owners said t

Psychologist Psychologist Wendy Gordon, PhD, talks about helping kids deal with traged Wendy Gordon, PhD, talks about helping kids deal with traged y in the news. Weight-loss surgeon y in the news. Weight-loss surgeon Jesse Gutnick, MD, discusses today's surgical options Jesse Gutnick, MD, discusses today's surgical options. Andrologist. Andrologist Kazim Chohan, PhD, explains why sperm counts are declining. Kazim Chohan, PhD, explains why sperm counts are declining.

One in four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year - and these falls can be deadly. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among senior citizens, and they are responsible for about 2.8 million visits to a hospital emergency department every year. Upstate emergency physician One in four people over the age of 65 suffers a fall each year - and these falls can be deadly. Falls are the leading cause of fatal injury among senior citizens, and they are responsible for about 2.8 million visits to a hospital emergency department every year. Upstate emergency physician James Ciaccio, MD James Ciaccio, MD, left, routinely cares for people who have fallen. He explains why it's as crucial to determine what caused someone to fall as it is to treat the complications from a fall. Chronic medical conditions, acute illnesses and medication side effects can all contribute to someone falling. Ciaccio also notes that recovery can be lengthy., left, routinely cares for people who have fallen. He explains why it's

Hearing and balance are affected when someone has Meniere's disease. A person may experience progressive hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in one ear, a ringing in the ears called tinnitus and/or episodes of vertigo or severe dizziness. Ear, nose and throat physician Hearing and balance are affected when someone has Meniere's disease. A person may experience progressive hearing loss, a feeling of fullness in one ear, a ringing in the ears called tinnitus and/or episodes of vertigo or severe dizziness. Ear, nose and throat physician Charles Woods, MD Charles Woods, MD, left, says many patients with Meniere's become reclusive because the symptoms are so debilitating and unpredictable. They don't want to risk having an episode in public. Woods explains that most people with Meniere's are able to manage their symptoms by following a low-sodium diet and taking diuretic medication to help control their fluid levels. Some patients, however, require surgical intervention, and Woods explains the various methods that

The American Academy of Pediatrics says babies need to be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome during the first year of life. But daily supervised play time while on their tummies is recommended for developmental reasons. Upstate physical therapist The American Academy of Pediatrics says babies need to be placed to sleep on their backs to reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome during the first year of life. But daily supervised play time while on their tummies is recommended for developmental reasons. Upstate physical therapist Erin Wentz, PhD Erin Wentz, PhD, above, says this supervised time is important for babies to help strengthen their neck and trunk but also to stimulate exploration. She's leading a study to determine the best daily cumulative amount of "tummy time" and seeks full-term newborns up to 8 weeks of age to participate. The study continues with monthly home visits by Wentz until the baby reaches 18 months of age. To learn more, send her an

Cardiologist Cardiologist Robert Carhart, MD, goes over heart attack symptom Robert Carhart, MD, goes over heart attack symptom s in both men and women. Urologists s in both men and women. Urologists Michael Daugherty. MD, and Timothy Byler, MD, discuss human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men Michael Daugherty. MD, and Timothy Byler, MD, discuss human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men. Genetic counselor. Genetic counselor Gloria Morris, MD, PhD, talks about cancers that are inherited. Gloria Morris, MD, PhD, talks about cancers that are inherited.

Upstate child psychologist Upstate child psychologist Nancy Goodman, PhD, Nancy Goodman, PhD, says parents face a balancing act as they try to help a says parents face a balancing act as they try to help a growing number of children who have anxiety growing number of children who have anxiety. She helps children as young as age 5 learn coping skills. Goodman differentiates between what's normal and what defines a clinical disorder, explains how anxiety presents itself and how it may change across the lifespan.. She helps children as young as age 5 learn coping skills. Goodman differentiates between what's normal and what defines a clinical disorder, explains how anxiety presents itself and how it may change across the lifespan.

Women giving birth at Upstate University Hospital's Women giving birth at Upstate University Hospital's Family Birth Center Family Birth Center now now have the option of using nitrous oxide have the option of using nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, to help control labor pain. Nurse manager Laurie Fegley, left, explains how the gas works and how it compares with epidural pain relief. She also tells about the private birthing rooms with whirlpool tubs that make up the Family Birth Center, located at Upstate's Community campus. , also known as laughing gas, to help control labor pain. Nurse manager Laurie Fegley, left, explains how the gas works and how it compares with epidural pain relief. She also tells about the private birthing rooms with whirlpool tubs that make up the Family Birth Center, located at Upstate's Community campus. 

Registered dietitian nutritionist Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin gives an update on dietary fiber Maureen Franklin gives an update on dietary fiber. Urologist. Urologist Joseph Jacob, MD, discusses bladder cancer Joseph Jacob, MD, discusses bladder cancer diagnosis and treatment. Nursing expert diagnosis and treatment. Nursing expert Helen Clancy tells how to ease the transition into long-term care. Helen Clancy tells how to ease the transition into long-term care.

Pediatrician Pediatrician Jana Shaw, MD Jana Shaw, MD, tells about common infectious disease outbreaks on college campuses. Endocrine surgeon, tells about common infectious disease outbreaks on college campuses. Endocrine surgeon Jesse Gutnick, MD Jesse Gutnick, MD, discusses endocrine disorders. Pediatrician, discusses endocrine disorders. Pediatrician Janice Bach, MD, Janice Bach, MD, talks about building a sustainable village in Haiti. talks about building a sustainable village in Haiti.

Children, students, adults, families and professionals can find helpful nutritional information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website Children, students, adults, families and professionals can find helpful nutritional information on the U.S. Department of Agriculture website ChooseMyPlate.gov ChooseMyPlate.gov, says Maureen Franklin, left, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center. She explains some of her favorite features of the free website, including tools for eating healthily on a budget, sample menus and simple recipes. The site provides nutritional information for thousands of foods and allows users to track what they eat and how much exercise they do, features that are offered on some cellphone applications that cost money. Franklin also points out the website's many nutrition-themed games for children, the "My Plate" tips  section and the advice about what foods are in season., says Maureen Franklin, left, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate's Joslin D

Maintaining a routine is important for children and adults after hearing about a traumatizing event such as a mass shooting, says psychologist Maintaining a routine is important for children and adults after hearing about a traumatizing event such as a mass shooting, says psychologist Wendy Gordon, PhD Wendy Gordon, PhD, left, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate. She advises parents to consider the developmental level of a child when deciding whether and how to talk with him or her about terrorist incidents or other disasters. Remaining as calm as possible can help too, says Gordon, because children look to their parents for reassurance., left, a professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at Upstate. She advises parents to consider the developmental level of a child when deciding whether and how to talk with him or her about terrorist incidents or other disasters. Remaining as calm as possible can help too, says Gordon, because children look to their parents for reassurance.

Men age 50 and younger need 38 grams of fiber per day, and women 50 and younger need 25 grams. Those nutritional recommendations drop slightly as people age, but getting enough dietary fiber remains a challenge for some people. Maureen Franklin, left, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center, explains the different types of fiber and gives examples of foods rich in fiber. Fiber helps our bodies control blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol and can help us lose weight by making us feel full. Also, fiber is important for bowel health and regularity. Men age 50 and younger need 38 grams of fiber per day, and women 50 and younger need 25 grams. Those nutritional recommendations drop slightly as people age, but getting enough dietary fiber remains a challenge for some people. Maureen Franklin, left, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Upstate's Joslin Diabetes Center, explains the different types of fiber and gives examples of foods rich in fiber. Fiber helps our bodies control

Many of the people who become addicted to opioids are struggling with pain, explains nurse practitioner Many of the people who become addicted to opioids are struggling with pain, explains nurse practitioner Theresa Baxter, Theresa Baxter, left, who works in the Acute Pain Service at Upstate University Hospital. She explains that opioid medications are more addictive than originally believed. They work well for people recovering from injury or surgery who need help controlling pain for a few days. But opioids are not meant for treating chronic pain, Baxter says. (Click left, who works in the Acute Pain Service at Upstate University Hospital. She explains that opioid medications are more addictive than originally believed. They work well for people recovering from injury or surgery who need help controlling pain for a few days. But opioids are not meant for treating chronic pain, Baxter says. (Click here here  for a related story about  for a related story about Ross Sullivan, MD, Ross Sullivan, MD,  an Upstat