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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Here’s an example of quality improvement in cancer care
Cancer caregivers created a series of patient booklets about managing symptoms related to cancer treatment, in direct response to patient feedback about a need for symptom management information. “It appeared that patients were overwhelmed with the volume and varied types … Continue reading
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New lung cancer screening may reduce mortality
A new lung cancer screening program for current and former smokers is now offered by the Upstate Cancer Center and the Upstate Radiology Department. Low-dose computerized tomography scans are for smokers between the ages of 55 and 74 or former … Continue reading
Paramedics acheive regional faculty designation from American Heart Association
Barbara Harris and Matthew Cheevers aren’t just paramedics. They’re also teachers at Upstate Medical University, Department of Emergency Medicine’s EMSTAT Center. Despite their hectic full-time paramedic schedules, Barb and Matt find the time to teach the American Heart Association’s Advanced … Continue reading
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Heart care team includes nurse practitioners and physician assistants
One white coat can begin to look like the next, even with nametags that spell out NURSE PRACTITIONER or PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT. The health professionals who hold those positions at Upstate often explain themselves to patients. “By the time they leave, … Continue reading
Consider Upstate place cards as centerpieces at your event
The Foundation for Upstate Medical University offers special occasion place cards for the Upstate Cancer Center. These are small table cards that can be used at special occasions such as wedding showers or receptions or anniversary parties, indicating a donation … Continue reading
Psychiatrist treats people with pain medication addiction after back surgery
People who have become addicted to pain medications after back surgery may be eligible to receive treatment at Upstate that is designed to eliminate the drug dependency, restore the ability to deal with pain and potentially eliminate the pain. This … Continue reading
Emergency doctors partner with dive rescue team
Physicians from the Division of Hyperbaric Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine at Upstate now provide medical oversight to Jefferson County’s dive rescue team. The physicians are board certified in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine. That means if one of the rescue divers … Continue reading
Impella pump assists patients with severe heart disease
Cardiologists at Upstate are using a new pumping device to extend the lives of patients with severe forms of heart disease. Patients suffering heart failure, and those whose hearts are too weak to tolerate angioplasty are candidates for the device … Continue reading
Immunotherapy is an option for some men with prostate cancer
Provenge, a new method of treating prostate cancer using a patient’s own white blood cells, may extend a man’s life by several months. “It’s a modest improvement in terms of survival for the patients,” says Bernard Poiesz MD, chief of … Continue reading
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