Category Archives: technology

Palliative care patients leave lasting memories in ‘Sharing Life’ videos

Posted on October 4, 2017 by

BY JIM HOWE After a person is gone, it can be comforting for his or her loved ones to hear their voice or see their face again. “It would be so awesome to capture that and to be able to … Continue reading →

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What you need to know about hereditary cancers

Posted on September 27, 2017 by

Up to 10 percent of cancers result from a genetic mutation that is inherited from a parent. Since half of our genes come from our mother and half from our father, the cancer history from each side of our families … Continue reading →

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News about Upstate you may have missed

Posted on September 7, 2017 by

Autism symposium “The message of our book,” said the co-author of a Pulitzer Prize finalist work about autism, “is that the larger community needs to change, needs to step up and not freak out over people who are different.” That’s … Continue reading →

Posted in autism, community, fitness, health care, health careers, medical education, medical student, public health, sexuality, sustainability/environment, technology, women's health/gynecology

Science is art: Preserving fatherhood

Posted on September 1, 2017 by

The andrology department at Upstate helps men preserve their ability to become fathers by offering: — sperm banking, where semen is collected and frozen in liquid nitrogen; — testicular sperm extraction, a surgical procedure for men with no sperm in … Continue reading →

Posted in health care, HealthLink on Air, men's health, research, sexuality, technology

Geocaching booklet shows one way people with disabilities can enjoy nature

Posted on August 24, 2017 by

Real-life scavenger hunts using GPS assistance can involve people with developmental disabilities. A booklet called “Accessible Geocaching” explains how to find accessible nature areas and instructions for novice geocachers. It’s an effort to promote inclusion of young adults with developmental … Continue reading →

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Upstate stroke neurologists care for patients in remote areas

Posted on August 9, 2017 by

BY AMBER SMITH This is a story about two women, living in different parts of rural Central New York. Each suffered a stroke. Each had a loved one who summoned help. Each saw a stroke neurologist from Upstate University Hospital … Continue reading →

Posted in brain/neurology, brain/spine/neurosurgery, emergency medicine/trauma, health care, patient story, stroke, technology

This common medical device dates back centuries

Posted on July 28, 2017 by

This article appears in the summer 2017 issue of Upstate Health magazine.

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Brains against brain tumors

Posted on July 12, 2017 by

Experts from several scientific fields join forces to accelerate fight against brain cancer BY JIM HOWE To better meet the challenges of treating brain cancer, Upstate’s Precision Neuro-Oncology Program pools the expertise of the best minds in a variety of … Continue reading →

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Up close: Offering a better biopsy

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

Upstate offers a 3-D guided breast biopsy option for patients whose mammograms reveal something suspicious that requires additional investigation. Using this system, radiologists can easily locate and target regions of interest for what is known as an upright core breast … Continue reading →

Posted in cancer, medical imaging/radiology, pathology, technology, women's health/gynecology

Settling in: Newcomers to CNY found jobs, a home – and a doctor

Posted on June 19, 2017 by

BY AMBER SMITH When she moved to Syracuse two summers ago, Andrea Scheibel, 32, had a rare form of anemia that required blood transfusions, sometimes as often as every week. She got sick in 2014 when her body stopped making … Continue reading →

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