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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

The co-directors of The co-directors of FoodPlanCNY FoodPlanCNY talk about what a food system includes and how a community-based approach would benefit Central New York. The co-directors of this project are talk about what a food system includes and how a community-based approach would benefit Central New York. The co-directors of this project are Matthew Potteiger Matthew Potteiger, left, a professor in the department of landscape architecture at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and, left, a professor in the department of landscape architecture at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, and Evan Weissman, PhD Evan Weissman, PhD, right, an assistant professor at Falk College of Syracuse University. They explain how this region's productive landscape, good soil and emerging diversity in agricultural production are positive factors in the food system., right, an assistant professor at Falk College of Syracuse University. They explain how this region's productive landscape, good so

Are you depressed because you're fat? Or fat because you're depressed? Are you depressed because you're fat? Or fat because you're depressed? Julio Licinio, MD, PhD Julio Licinio, MD, PhD (left), says depression and obesity are related. Licinio, a psychiatrist who is dean of Upstate's College of Medicine, has researched how the use of antidepressants can be a risk factor for obesity, even long after the medications have been discontinued. He got involved in this research after noting that a sharp rise in obesity rates in Western societies correlated with a large increase in the amount of prescriptions written for antidepressants. (left), says depression and obesity are related. Licinio, a psychiatrist who is dean of Upstate's College of Medicine, has researched how the use of antidepressants can be a risk factor for obesity, even long after the medications have been discontinued. He got involved in this research after noting that a sharp rise in obesity rates in Western societies correlated with a large incre

Vision researcher Vision researcher Audrey Bernstein, PhD, Audrey Bernstein, PhD, discusses the effort to determine what causes glaucoma. Physiatrist discusses the effort to determine what causes glaucoma. Physiatrist Gizelda Casella, MD Gizelda Casella, MD, PhD, tells about spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. Nurses Joey Michelle Angelina and Lorrie Langdon explain one way to help heart-failure patients stay healthy., PhD, tells about spinal cord injury and rehabilitation. Nurses Joey Michelle Angelina and Lorrie Langdon explain one way to help heart-failure patients stay healthy.

The incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise, partly because more cases are discovered incidentally when a patient undergoes testing for something unrelated, says The incidence of thyroid cancer is on the rise, partly because more cases are discovered incidentally when a patient undergoes testing for something unrelated, says Roberto Izquierdo, MD Roberto Izquierdo, MD, medical director of the thyroid center and the thyroid cancer program at Upstate. He discusses treatment and the outlook for people with thyroid cancer. He also goes over symptoms of an overactive and an underactive thyroid, cautioning that symptoms vary among individuals and tend to develop gradually., medical director of the thyroid center and the thyroid cancer program at Upstate. He discusses treatment and the outlook for people with thyroid cancer. He also goes over symptoms of an overactive and an underactive thyroid, cautioning that symptoms vary among individuals and tend to develop gradually.        

Have you been on an airplane when a flight attendant asked whether there was a physician on board to help with a medical emergency? Have you been on an airplane when a flight attendant asked whether there was a physician on board to help with a medical emergency? Gregory Eastwood, MD Gregory Eastwood, MD (left), has -- seven times. Each time, he responded to help, even though as an administrator -- (he was president of Upstate Medical University from 1993 to 2006, and interim president from 2013 to 2016) -- he was decades removed from patient care. He decided to write about the legal and moral duty to act and how it applies to physicians on an aircraft for the Journal of the American Medical Association. In this interview, he expains the challenges of providing care in the air, and he offers a way for medical professionals to decide whether they should render assistance if asked. (left), has -- seven times. Each time, he responded to help, even though as an administrator -- (he was president of Upstate Medica

Prostate cancer is a disease of many types that is best treated individually. Treatment options include various types of surgery, radiotherapy and medications, in addition to active surveillance and watchful waiting. Prostate cancer is a disease of many types that is best treated individually. Treatment options include various types of surgery, radiotherapy and medications, in addition to active surveillance and watchful waiting. Gennady Bratslavsky, MD Gennady Bratslavsky, MD, chief of urology at Upstate, provides an update on prostate cancer in this special 30-minute overview. One man in seven will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime. Urologists with expertise in cancer can help these men decide which treatment is best for them. The average age at diagnosis is 66. Screening is recommended to begin at age 55 and continue to age 70, but Bratslavsky says that is a rough guideline. Men at higher risk for prostate cancer -- including those whose family history includes breast cancer as well as pros

The hormone ghrelin is how our stomachs tell our brains to eat. Understanding how ghrelin works may lead to new therapies for diabetes and obesity, or a treatment for a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. The hormone ghrelin is how our stomachs tell our brains to eat. Understanding how ghrelin works may lead to new therapies for diabetes and obesity, or a treatment for a rare genetic disorder called Prader-Willi syndrome. James Hougland, PhD (left), James Hougland, PhD (left), an associate professor of chemistry at Syracuse University and an adjunct professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Upstate, is at the center of this research. His recent work has identified an associate professor of chemistry at Syracuse University and an adjunct professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at Upstate, is at the center of this research. His recent work has identified molecules that can potentially block the way ghrelin communicates molecules that can potentially block the way ghrelin communi

Kaushal Nanavati, MD Kaushal Nanavati, MD, talks about the value of social interactions for people with cancer. Nurse Anna Mroczek explains the importance of breast-feeding for both mothers and babies. Alexander Niculescu, MD, PhD, tells how precision medicine will change psychiatric care., talks about the value of social interactions for people with cancer. Nurse Anna Mroczek explains the importance of breast-feeding for both mothers and babies. Alexander Niculescu, MD, PhD, tells how precision medicine will change psychiatric care.