What do mushrooms, tiki torch fuel and pesticides have in common? All could result in accidental ingestion that warrants a call to the Upstate New York Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore talk about some of the poisoning cases that arise during the warmer months in Central New York.

A rise in the incidence of kidney cancer may be because of the increased use of imaging techniques. A person who undergoes a computerized tomography or CT scan may learn of tumors in one of their kidneys incidentally. Upstate urologist Oleg Shapiro, MD, explains how kidney cancer is diagnosed and the variety of treatment options, which are based on the patient and the location, size and type of tumor.

A variety of harmful chemicals -- often including nicotine -- exist in the liquids used in electronic cigarettes. Some people use the devices to ingest synthetic marijuana and other illegal drugs. Officials from the Upstate New York Poison Center say e-cigarettes appeal to a younger generation, citing a 160 percent increase from the year 2014 to 2018 in the number of high school students who vape, or inhale the vapor of e-cigarettes. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore speak about the widespread incidence of teen vaping and drug abuse trends in Central New York.

Harvard psychiatrist Harvard psychiatrist Adam Stern, MD, an alumnus of Upstate Medical University, shares his personal experience of dealing with, and reflecting on, metastatic kidney cancer Adam Stern, MD, an alumnus of Upstate Medical University, shares his personal experience of dealing with, and reflecting on, metastatic kidney cancer. Upstate urologist. Upstate urologist Oleg Shapiro, MD, explains how kidney cancer is diagnosed and treated. Oleg Shapiro, MD, explains how kidney cancer is diagnosed and treated.

Michele Caliva and Lee Livermore Michele Caliva and Lee Livermore (photo by Jim Howe) (photo by Jim Howe) What do mushrooms, tiki torch fuel and pesticides have in common? All could result in accidental ingestion that warrants a call to the What do mushrooms, tiki torch fuel and pesticides have in common? All could result in accidental ingestion that warrants a call to the Upstate New York Poison Center Upstate New York Poison Center at 1-800-222-1222. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore talk about some of the poisoning cases that arise during the warmer months in Central New York. at 1-800-222-1222. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore talk about some of the poisoning cases that arise during the warmer months in Central New York.

Michele Caliva and Lee Livermore Michele Caliva and Lee Livermore (photo by Jim Howe) (photo by Jim Howe) A variety of harmful chemicals -- often including nicotine -- exist in the liquids used in electronic cigarettes. Some people use the devices to ingest synthetic marijuana and other illegal drugs. Officials from the A variety of harmful chemicals -- often including nicotine -- exist in the liquids used in electronic cigarettes. Some people use the devices to ingest synthetic marijuana and other illegal drugs. Officials from the Upstate New York Poison Center Upstate New York Poison Center say e-cigarettes appeal to a younger generation, citing a 160 percent increase from the year 2014 to 2018 in the number of high school students who vape, or inhale the vapor of e-cigarettes. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore speak about the widespread incidence of teen vaping and drug abuse trends in Central New York. say e-cigarettes appeal to a younger generation, citing a 160 percent increase from the year 2014 to 2018 in the number of high school students who vape, or inhale the vapor of e-cigarettes. Administrative Director Michele Caliva and Public Education Coordinator Lee Livermore speak about the widespread incidence of teen vaping and drug abuse trends in Central New York.

Oleg Shapiro, MD (photo by Jim Howe) Oleg Shapiro, MD (photo by Jim Howe) A rise in the incidence of kidney cancer may be because of the increased use of imaging techniques. A person who undergoes a computerized tomography or CT scan may learn of tumors in one of their kidneys incidentally. Upstate urologist A rise in the incidence of kidney cancer may be because of the increased use of imaging techniques. A person who undergoes a computerized tomography or CT scan may learn of tumors in one of their kidneys incidentally. Upstate urologist Oleg Shapiro, MD Oleg Shapiro, MD, explains how kidney cancer is diagnosed and the variety of treatment options, which are based on the patient and the location, size and type of tumor., explains how kidney cancer is diagnosed and the variety of treatment options, which are based on the patient and the location, size and type of tumor.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin explains the time-tested DASH diet and its benefits. Jay Brenner, MD, tells how emergency physicians play a role in preventing opioid overdoses. Ear, nose and throat specialist Sherard Tatum, MD, discusses his field of medicine, known as otolaryngology.

Registered dietitian nutritionist Registered dietitian nutritionist Maureen Franklin explains the time-tested DASH diet Maureen Franklin explains the time-tested DASH diet and and its benefits its benefits. . Jay Brenner, MD, tells how emergency physicians play a role in preventing opioid overdoses Jay Brenner, MD, tells how emergency physicians play a role in preventing opioid overdoses. Ear, nose and throat specialist. Ear, nose and throat specialist Sherard Tatum, MD, discusses his field of medicine, known as otolaryngology. Sherard Tatum, MD, discusses his field of medicine, known as otolaryngology.

Family physician James Greenwald, MD, addresses the increase in sexually transmitted illnesses. Surgeon Jessica Summers, MD, talks about preventing and treating burns. Urologist Dmitriy Nikolavsky, MD, and visiting urologist Igor Vaz, MD, tell about fistula repair in young women in Africa.