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Upstate professor is among most cited researchers in the field of psychology, psychiatry 27 Aug 2013 | 12:04 pm
An academic search engine ranks Stephen Faraone, PhD, among the most-cited researchers in the field of psychology and psychiatry, largely due to his studies of the nature and treatment of mental disor...
Upstate physicians, nurses provide care at the New York State Fair Infirmary 26 Aug 2013 | 10:53 am
Due to the excessive heat in Syracuse last summer, the State Fair Infirmary saw a record number of patients last year — 726; that's a 23 percent increase over 2011.
Upstate’s New York State Fair exhibit features a free bike helmet giveaway, health screenings and a chance to ask the doctor 19 Aug 2013 | 06:41 pm
As part of its fair appearance, Upstate will giveaway 800 free bike helmets on Aug. 24, beginning at 10 a.m. Trauma experts will help ensure that each bike helmet fits perfectly and stress the importa...
Upstate Medical University welcomes students to campus with series of activities 16 Aug 2013 | 02:05 pm
More than 1,600 students will study at Upstate Medical University, including the first class of its Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program.
Healthy food options are menu staples at Upstate 15 Aug 2013 | 12:21 pm
It's now easy to eat healthy at hospital cafes, especially with legume-based pasta, hummus and other healthy food options now common menu items.
UV light cleaning technology enhances patient safety 15 Aug 2013 | 10:12 am
In addition to traditional cleaning process, Upstate now uses special ultraviolet light device to kill troublesome bacteria.
Upstate University Hospital recognized for quality in cardiac care 8 Aug 2013 | 03:11 pm
Upstate receives designation as Blue Distinction Center from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield for better quality and improved outcomes for cardiac patients
Lung cancer expert urges high-risk smokers and ex-smokers to get screened for lung cancer 8 Aug 2013 | 10:19 am
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is recommending that high-risk and ex-smokers between the ages of 55 and 79 should be screened for lung cancer. Low-dose CT scans have been shown to detect earl...
Preventing school violence is topic of Upstate conference Aug. 9 8 Aug 2013 | 10:11 am
Conference will examine NYSAFE Act and violence risk assessments for children as it looks for answers to curbing violence in schools.
Upstate Poison Center launches campaign to ensure families give proper medicine dosage to kids 7 Aug 2013 | 07:22 pm
Operation Medicine Spoon encourages families to use calibrated medicine spoons, not "kitchen" spoons in give meeds to children. Lack of proper measurement can lead to overdosing, poison center experts...
