Monthly Archives: January 2015

Recipe: Frozen Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Amber Smith

When you crave something decadent and sweet, it can be tricky not to go overboard on calories. Here’s a recipe from Morrison Healthcare, the food service provider for Upstate Medical University, that can satisfy a sweet tooth with a reasonable … Continue reading →

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Study: Free antibiotics meant more patients filled prescriptions

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Amber Smith

Doctors have a tendency to prescribe medications for which they have free samples to give to patients, according to several previous studies. Would doctors similarly prescribe medications that patients could get for free at Wegmans? That’s what a group of … Continue reading →

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Eight ways to burn calories in Central New York in winter

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Amber Smith

Say you’ve got two hours on a Sunday afternoon in Syracuse. The way you spend that time will determine whether you burn a whole bunch of calories – or not. Keep in mind, the precise number of calories a person … Continue reading →

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He recovered from a broken neck

Posted on January 19, 2015 by Amber Smith

One minute, Edward St. George was on the deck of his family cottage on the St. Lawrence River in Cape Vincent, taking measurements for vinyl siding work he was doing that day. The next, he was falling from the granite … Continue reading →

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Talking about caring in ‘Schwartz Rounds’

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Amber Smith

Health care providers at an academic medical center routinely attend lectures on a variety of topics. At Upstate, they gather with other staff for Schwartz Center Rounds, a multidiscipliary forum where caregivers discuss social and emotional issues that arise in … Continue reading →

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Surgery can repair urethral stricture: One woman’s story

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Amber Smith

Even knowing how painful it was to have her urethra dilated when it was obstructed and prevented her bladder from emptying, Patricia Moro was still hesitant to pursue a surgical repair. Moro’s life began revolving around the bathroom. She could … Continue reading →

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A parent shares how to embrace life with a special needs child

Posted on January 14, 2015 by Amber Smith

By Lindsay Pelton To Parents of Children with Cystic Fibrosis, That first pregnancy test: joy, happiness, excitement. Everyone says, “Boy or girl, I don’t care, as long as the baby is healthy.” Well, what if the baby is not healthy? … Continue reading →

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No, this is not bubble wrap

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Amber Smith

This issue’s “Science is Art is Science” feature comes from the laboratory of senior research scientist Gary Nieman. And no, it’s not bubble wrap. It’s a microscopic look at the air sacs in the lungs of a rat during mechanical ventilation. … Continue reading →

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Possible solutions to 4 nutritional challenges during cancer therapy

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Amber Smith

Appetites often change during cancer treatment. “Even if you’re not feeling particularly well, remember that nutrition is an important part of your treatment,” says registered dietitian nutritionist, Maria Erdman of the Upstate Cancer Center. She provides this advice: * For … Continue reading →

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Robotic tool improves accuracy in hip, knee replacements

Posted on January 9, 2015 by Amber Smith

The orthopedic staff at Upstate University Hospital has a new tool called the Mako that helps surgeons precisely install replacement parts for hips and knees. “The Mako is a robotic arm that is connected to a series of computers that … Continue reading →

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