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This year's Frank A. Oski, MD, Memorial Lecture was given by the noted pediatrician's daughter, Jane Oski, MD, left, who is also a pediatrician. She spoke about the health status of Native American children living on reservation lands. Oski, who lives in Arizona, points out that in parts of the desert Southwest and Alaska, some Native famlies live in poverty, without electricity or running water. Such living situations make for adverse childhood experiences, which can have a lifelong impact on a person's health, she says. Oski also discusses the individual effect of historical trauma, such as genocide, forced migration or war. Her father was a pediatric hematologist who was chairman of pediatrics at Upstate until 1985, when he left to lead the pediatrics department at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He died in 1996, and the Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital named its pediatric intensive care unit in his memory. This year's Frank A. Oski, MD, Memorial Lecture was given by the noted pediatrician's daughter

Upstate pediatrician Upstate pediatrician Melissa Schaffer, MD Melissa Schaffer, MD, discusses, discusses sepsis and its prevention sepsis and its prevention. Upstate scientist. Upstate scientist Frank Middleton, PhD Frank Middleton, PhD, explains how, explains how saliva might help diagnose autism saliva might help diagnose autism. Professors. Professors Matthew Potteiger Matthew Potteiger (from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry) and (from the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry) and Evan Weissman, PhD, Evan Weissman, PhD, (from Syracuse University) talk about what is involved in (from Syracuse University) talk about what is involved in food systems. food systems.

Weight-loss surgeon Weight-loss surgeon Jesse Gutnick, MD Jesse Gutnick, MD, left, says most of his patients have considered surgical help to lose weight for years before they end up in his office for a serious discussion about their options. Gutnick, who is fellowship trained in bariatric surgery, talks about how to prepare for such an operation and what to expect afterward. The surgery's success depends on which operation is done, the patient's genetics and how well he or she adapts to the lifestyle changes required after surgery., left, says most of his patients have considered surgical help to lose weight for years before they end up in his office for a serious discussion about their options. Gutnick, who is fellowship trained in bariatric surgery, talks about how to prepare for such an operation and what to expect afterward. The surgery's success depends on which operation is done, the patient's genetics and how well he or she adapts to the lifestyle changes required after surgery.

About half of all bladder cancers are caused by smoking, and chemical exposure also increases a person's risk. Urologist About half of all bladder cancers are caused by smoking, and chemical exposure also increases a person's risk. Urologist Joseph Jacob, MD, Joseph Jacob, MD, left, who is fellowship trained in urologic oncology, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Some specific surgeries are only available at academic medical centers such as Upstate University Hospital. left, who is fellowship trained in urologic oncology, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of bladder cancer. Some specific surgeries are only available at academic medical centers such as Upstate University Hospital.

Malfunctioning glands as tiny as a grain of rice can cause problems with bones and lead to kidney stones, excessive urination, fatigue and other symptoms.  Malfunctioning glands as tiny as a grain of rice can cause problems with bones and lead to kidney stones, excessive urination, fatigue and other symptoms.  Jesse Gutnick, MD Jesse Gutnick, MD, left, who is fellowship trained in endocrine surgery, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hyperparathyroidism. The parathyroid glands control the body's calcium and are situated near the thyroid glands in the neck. If one or more of these glands becomes overactive, the condition is called hyperparathyroidism. Gutnick also goes over thyroid nodules and thyroid cancer., left, who is fellowship trained in endocrine surgery, discusses the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of hyperparathyroidism. The parathyroid glands control the body's calcium and are situated near the thyroid glands in the neck. If one or more of these glands becomes overactive, the cond

Pediatric infectious diseases expert Pediatric infectious diseases expert Jana Shaw, MD, Jana Shaw, MD, talks about the flu season. Pediatric cardiologist talks about the flu season. Pediatric cardiologist Gerard Martin, MD Gerard Martin, MD, discusses congenital heart defects. College of Medicine Dean, discusses congenital heart defects. College of Medicine Dean Julio Licinio, MD, PhD, Julio Licinio, MD, PhD, tells about his research on depression, antidepressant use and obesity. tells about his research on depression, antidepressant use and obesity.

Environmental chemicals, pesticides, cigarette smoking and lifestyle factors are likely to blame for Environmental chemicals, pesticides, cigarette smoking and lifestyle factors are likely to blame for dramatic declines in sperm counts dramatic declines in sperm counts in America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, says Upstate's in America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand, says Upstate's Kazim Chohan, PhD Kazim Chohan, PhD, left, a professor of pathology and obstetrics and gynecology who is director of andrology, which deals with the male reproductive system. He discusses research that was published this year in the journal Human Reproduction Update showing sperm counts in men have dropped more than 50 percent in less than 40 years. Chohan believes the decline is more pronounced in developing countries. He talks about research taking place at Upstate and shares advice for men who want to become fathers in this interview., left, a professor of pathology and obstetrics and gynecology who is director of andro

Research taking place at Upstate Medical University may lead to the development of a quick, painless tool to help diagnose autism in children. Using a swab like a Q-tip, scientists are collecting saliva from the mouths of children and analyzing the samples for tiny particles called microRNA. Scientist Research taking place at Upstate Medical University may lead to the development of a quick, painless tool to help diagnose autism in children. Using a swab like a Q-tip, scientists are collecting saliva from the mouths of children and analyzing the samples for tiny particles called microRNA. Scientist Frank Middleton, PhD Frank Middleton, PhD, left, leads the study, which seeks participants between the ages of 2 and 6. (, left, leads the study, which seeks participants between the ages of 2 and 6. ( Click here Click here for more information about the study.) Middleton is an associate professor of pediatrics, neurosciences and physiology, psychiatry and biochemistry at Upstate. If his work progresses as he hopes

When looking for a nursing home for a loved one, Upstate College of Nursing faculty member When looking for a nursing home for a loved one, Upstate College of Nursing faculty member Helen Clancy, left, Helen Clancy, left, says to make note of the mood of the staff, whether residents appear clean and well cared for, and your gut feeling. "Your intuition tells you a lot, so listen to it," she advises about easing the transition into long-term care. The transition into a nursing home is more than a change of address, and Clancy describes some ways to ease that change. says to make note of the mood of the staff, whether residents appear clean and well cared for, and your gut feeling. "Your intuition tells you a lot, so listen to it," she advises about easing the transition into long-term care. The transition into a nursing home is more than a change of address, and Clancy describes some ways to ease that change. Click here Click here for a journal article she wrote on the topic. for a journal article she wrote on

Pediatrician Pediatrician Melissa Schafer, MD, Melissa Schafer, MD, left, describes how sepsis -- a potentially life-threatening infection complication -- develops, how it is diagnosed and treated and what steps are in place at Upstate to help identify and treat sepsis early. left, describes how sepsis -- a potentially life-threatening infection complication -- develops, how it is diagnosed and treated and what steps are in place at Upstate to help identify and treat sepsis early. Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital has been recognized for efforts to prevent sepsis Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital has been recognized for efforts to prevent sepsis. The Sepsis Alliance -- a group that raises awareness of sepsis and educates health care providers on how best to treat it -- bestowed the "Sepsis Hero" recognition on the children's hospital for its part in The Children‘s Hospital Association Improving Pediatric Sepsis Outcomes Collaborative.. The Sepsis Alliance -- a group that raises awareness of se

Upstate Medical University has joined with nine other SUNY campuses and five not-for-profit organizations to establish a sustainable village and learning community in Haiti. Upstate pediatrician Upstate Medical University has joined with nine other SUNY campuses and five not-for-profit organizations to establish a sustainable village and learning community in Haiti. Upstate pediatrician Janice Bach, MD Janice Bach, MD, left, discusses the project, which takes place on 40 acres of land near the village of Akaye that was donated by a professor emeritus from Nassau Community College. Bach has made two trips to Haiti so far. She and Upstate emergency physician, left, discusses the project, which takes place on 40 acres of land near the village of Akaye that was donated by a professor emeritus from Nassau Community College. Bach has made two trips to Haiti so far. She and Upstate emergency physician Bonnie Grossman, MD, Bonnie Grossman, MD, are part of a health and wellness working group that will help create a me

Physical therapist Physical therapist Lee Berube Lee Berube talks about running. Professor talks about running. Professor James Hougland James Hougland, PhD, explains what he knows about the "hunger hormone," ghrelin. Bereavement counselor Susan Bachorik discusses how grief may affect caregivers., PhD, explains what he knows about the "hunger hormone," ghrelin. Bereavement counselor Susan Bachorik discusses how grief may affect caregivers.

Lung cancer specialist Lung cancer specialist Valerie Rusch, MD Valerie Rusch, MD, talks about surgery in the era of personalized medicine. Bioethicist, talks about surgery in the era of personalized medicine. Bioethicist Gregory Eastwood, MD Gregory Eastwood, MD, discusses whether doctors should render aid on airplanes. Editor, discusses whether doctors should render aid on airplanes. Editor Deirdre Neilen, PhD Deirdre Neilen, PhD, unveils the new volume of, unveils the new volume of "The Healing Muse" "The Healing Muse" literary journal with readings by two prize-winning contributors, medical students Jordana Gilman and Ben Casola. literary journal with readings by two prize-winning contributors, medical students Jordana Gilman and Ben Casola.

The flu vaccine primes your body's immune system, so it's prepared to fight influenza. Getting vaccinated doesn't guarantee that you won't get the flu this season, but if that happens, you likely would have only a mild illness, says The flu vaccine primes your body's immune system, so it's prepared to fight influenza. Getting vaccinated doesn't guarantee that you won't get the flu this season, but if that happens, you likely would have only a mild illness, says Jana Shaw, MD Jana Shaw, MD, an Upstate pediatrician with expertise in infectious diseases. Shaw explains that the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older, especially those who are most vulnerable to complications of influenza -- senior citizens and pregnant women. She tells why flu vaccination is needed every year, and how pharmacists are improving access., an Upstate pediatrician with expertise in infectious diseases. Shaw explains that the flu vaccine is recommended for everyone age 6 months and older, especially those who are

College campuses are increasingly coping with outbreaks of measles and mumps, two viruses for which children are commonly vaccinated. In the case of measles, outbreaks have occurred because of people who went unvaccinated, and in the case of mumps, the vaccination has not provided long-term protection, says College campuses are increasingly coping with outbreaks of measles and mumps, two viruses for which children are commonly vaccinated. In the case of measles, outbreaks have occurred because of people who went unvaccinated, and in the case of mumps, the vaccination has not provided long-term protection, says Jana Shaw, MD, Jana Shaw, MD, left, a pediatrician at Upstate Golisano Children's Hospital who specializes in infectious diseases. She explains that meningococcal disease is also sometimes a concern on campuses, where close quarters and frequent contact with many people may ease the spread of disease. Shaw discusses what students and staff can do to protect themselves -- and reminds them to get a flu va

Urologic oncologist Urologic oncologist Gennady Bratslavsky, MD Gennady Bratslavsky, MD, provides an update on prostate cancer. Endocrinologist, provides an update on prostate cancer. Endocrinologist Roberto Izquierdo, MD Roberto Izquierdo, MD, explains common thyroid disorders including cancer., explains common thyroid disorders including cancer.

Upstate graduate Upstate graduate Gerard Martin, MD Gerard Martin, MD, left, is one of the nation's foremost authorities on congenital heart disease, the defects with which approximately one in 100 babies is born. Martin, a pediatric cardiologist at the, left, is one of the nation's foremost authorities on congenital heart disease, the defects with which approximately one in 100 babies is born. Martin, a pediatric cardiologist at the Children's National Health System Children's National Health System in Washington, D.C., developed his interest in pediatric cardiology during his training in Syracuse. Martin's research and advocacy has led to uniform screening of newborn babies to detect the presence of heart disease. He explains how various problems are corrected and tells how survival rates have greatly improved in recent years.  in Washington, D.C., developed his interest in pediatric cardiology during his training in Syracuse. Martin's research and advocacy has led to uniform screening of newborn

Upstate physical therapist Upstate physical therapist Lee Berube, Lee Berube, left, who won the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race in 2016 and 2017, talks about the health benefits of running and explains how he got his start as a youngster. He also offers advice for beginning runners. left, who won the J.P. Morgan Corporate Challenge race in 2016 and 2017, talks about the health benefits of running and explains how he got his start as a youngster. He also offers advice for beginning runners.

When a caregiver grieves over the loss of the person they've cared for, in some cases for several years, "they have to go through this at their own pace," advises bereavement counselor Susan Bachorik, left, from When a caregiver grieves over the loss of the person they've cared for, in some cases for several years, "they have to go through this at their own pace," advises bereavement counselor Susan Bachorik, left, from Hospice of Central New York Hospice of Central New York. She also cautions those who want to help not to say, "I know exactly how you feel." Bachorik says those who are grieving need three important people in their lives: a listener, a doer and a distracter. The listener listens without judgment. The doer helps the person to complete any of a variety of tasks. And the distracter takes the person out of their grief, if only temporarily. "You can't grieve 24 hours a day," Bachorik says.. She also cautions those who want to help not to say, "I know exactly how you feel." Bachorik says those who a

Two fourth-year medical students from Upstate who use poetry to help process their experiences were awarded the Dearing Writing Award and had their poems published in volume 17 of Upstate's literary journal, "The Healing Muse." Jordana Gilman, right, who is working on a master's in public health, wrote about something that happened while she was training in oncology (cancer care). Ben Casola, left, shared his experience performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation and witnessing death. Editor Deirdre Neilen, PhD, tells about the mission of "The Healing Muse," which is available for purchase, and authors can learn about submissions through Upstate's Center for Bioethics and Humanities; click Two fourth-year medical students from Upstate who use poetry to help process their experiences were awarded the Dearing Writing Award and had their poems published in volume 17 of Upstate's literary journal, "The Healing Muse." Jordana Gilman, right, who is working on a master's in public health, wrote about something that hap