Monthly Archives: August 2011

How to stave off Alzheimer’s with exercise

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Amber Smith

In all her years of presentations, physical therapist Dale Avers has yet to see a hand raised when she asks audiences who aspires to live in a nursing home. People fill conference rooms to hear Avers explain how to avoid … Continue reading →

Posted in Alzheimer's disease, community, Health Link, physical therapy | Tagged academic medical center, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, prevent alzheimer's, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | Leave a comment

Want to help researchers explore the exercise-Alzheimer’s link?

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Amber Smith

Alzheimer’s disease affects many people. Exercise may help. Researchers from Syracuse University and Upstate Medical University are looking for people to participate in a study that will look at the relationship between Alzheimer’s disease and exercise. You may qualify if … Continue reading →

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You can help discover the next big cancer breakthrough

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Amber Smith

What if you, personally, could participate in research that might help determine what causes cancer or how to prevent it? What if your involvement in such a study lead to the elimination of cancer as a major health problem for … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, community, hospital, research | Tagged academic medical center, american cancer society, cancer, cancer prevention study, cancer research, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | 1 Comment

Healthy Monday: New York State Fair

Posted on August 29, 2011 by Amber Smith

Today’s Healthy Monday message comes to us from psychologist, Rich O’Neill, PhD. You can hear his “Check Up from the Neck Up” commentaries each week on “Health Link on Air” radio, from 9 to 10 a.m. Sundays on WSYR FM-107.9. … Continue reading →

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Pharmacy director: Medication shortages present crisis for patients and health care providers

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Amber Smith

Shortages of a cancer drugs and a variety of other medications is causing problems for patients and health care providers, Steven Ciullo explains on today’s Health Link on Air radio program. (The show airs 9 a.m. Aug. 28 on WSYR … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, cardiac, community, health care, hospital | Tagged academic medical center, drug shortage, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, medication shortage, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | Leave a comment

Free bike helmets to be distributed at New York State Fair

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Amber Smith

Starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 3, Upstate University Hospital has 540 bicycle helmets to give away at the New York State Fair. Line up at the Upstate exhibit in the Science and Industry Building near the main gate. Children … Continue reading →

Posted in community, education, Golisano, Health Link on Air, neurology, neurosurgery, surgery, trauma | Tagged academic medical center, Golisano hospital, health care blog, health care social media, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, New York State Fair, state fair freebies, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | Leave a comment

OrthoNow treats orthopedic injuries after hours

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Amber Smith

Recreational athletes have another option for treatment of injuries that happen outside of normal business hours. Orthopedic surgeons from Upstate Medical University staff OrthoNow, an after-hours walk-in program in East Syracuse. OrthoNow, at 6620 Fly Road, is open from 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in community, health care, orthopedic | Tagged academic medical center, broken arm, broken leg, fracture, health care blog, hospital blog, hospital social media, medical blog, sprain, strain, SUNY, syracuse health care, syracuse hospital, university hospital, upstate medical, upstate university | Leave a comment

New Positron Emission Mammography available at Upstate

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Amber Smith

Patients with suspicious breast lumps may be able to get more complete answers quickly through a new service called Positron Emission Mammography at Upstate University Hospital. The new high resolution scanner, which will be dedicated to breast imaging, focuses on … Continue reading →

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Childhood cancer survivor completes Lake Placid Ironman

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Amber Smith

Jon Gdovin started life two months premature, weighing just 3 pounds, 6 ounces. As a toddler, he developed a childhood cancer called acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and his parents brought him to Upstate’s pediatric oncology unit for treatment from their home … Continue reading →

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Healthy recipe: Grilled Tropical Teriyaki Kebobs

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Amber Smith

Registered Dietitian Danielle Stegman provides this heart-healthy recipe that’s perfect for the grill. Many grill favorites can be high in saturated fat and sodium, but you can keep your diet heart healthy by enjoying the bounty of fruits and vegetables … Continue reading →

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