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Monthly Archives: December 2011
Humorist Jeff Kramer part of new Upstate Health magazine
Did you catch the inaugural issue of Upstate Health which appeared in the fall? The winter issue is about to be published, so sign up now to receive your own copy — either electronically or in print. (Peek behind the … Continue reading
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Learn about lung cancer from Dr. Ajeet Gajra
Oncologist Ajeet Gajra MD specializes in lung cancer, a disease that often is not detected until symptoms become apparent, and by then the disease has often progressed. Like many in his speciality, Gajra would like to turn current smokers into … Continue reading
Jean Waldron, Lois Needham and four sisters share Christmas tradition that honors their mom
The Post-Standard columnist Sean Kirst tells a story about six daughters who preserve the memory of their mother at Christmastime by decorating the tree above her grave site. One of the siblings is an employee from Upstate University Hospital at … Continue reading
What women can do about pelvic pain
Dr. Myron Luthringer, director of gynecologic robotic surgery at Upstate University Hospital at Community-General, spoke recently on Health Link on Air radio about pelvic pain, a problem many women face. Pelvic pain that occurs suddenly could signal an emergency, such … Continue reading
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Collected toys en route to Central New York children
Upstate students and employees gave Santa some help by collecting hundreds of toys during a recent toy drive sponsored by the College of Health Professions and coordinated by Linda Curry. The annual drive supports Toys for Tots, a joint project between … Continue reading
Surgical expertise at Upstate allows patients with pancreatic and liver cancers to stay in Syracuse
A liver cancer diagnosis used to come with little hope. “That’s changing,” says Dilip Kittur MD, chief of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery at Upstate. He began offering surgery to treat people with cancer of the liver, bile ducts, gallbladder and … Continue reading
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Normal heart beat restored through ablation using stereotaxis
Doctors can prescribe medication to control irregular heartbeats, but many patients are opposed to a life-long prescription and the medication’s side effects. Instead, they prefer their heartbeat be restored to a normal rhythm. One way is through cardiac ablation, in … Continue reading
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Stay safe on the slopes; purchase ski helmets for $25
The trauma service at Upstate sells ski/snowboard helmets for $25. Call ahead (1-315-464-4773) to make an appointment to get yours between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. weekdays. “We like the wearer to be here so we can ensure proper fit … Continue reading
Simone Seward shares her healthy habits for Healthy Monday
Simone Seward MPH practices what she teaches. An instructor of public health and preventive medicine at Upstate, Seward has made the switch from salt to using more herbs and spices in her cooking. She is one of the “Healthy People” … Continue reading
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