By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The ear-splitting, chainsaw-like sounds coming from the other side of your bed does not necessarily mean that your beloved has
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When the Body Turns on Itself: Autoimmune Disorders
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The bad news? No cures exist for autoimmune conditions About 80 autoimmune disorders exist, depending upon how these conditions are
$12,000. That’s How Much an Average Funeral Costs
By Jim Miller It definitely pays to know what charges to expect when pre-planning a funeral. Most people don’t have a clue and can
Memory Box Preserves Memories of Lost Family Members
By Norah Machia For nearly 20 years, Upstate University Hospital has helped grieving families find a special way to preserve some precious memories of
Devon J. Ryan, MD
By Chris Motola New SOS orthopedic surgeon is all about hands, wrists, elbows Q: Tell us about the new hand and wrist center you’re
Q&A with Paul Joslyn
By Mary Beth Roach Executive Director at AccessCNY talks about a new facility the nonprofit plans to build in northern Onondaga County — ‘there
New Medication to Address Alopecia Areata Seen with Caution
By Deborah Jeanne Sergeant The FDA announced in June its approval of baricitinib (brand name Oluminant, among others) to treat alopecia areata. Many people
Crouse Health Pioneers Single Incision Robotic Surgery with Acquisition of Robot
Crouse Health has become the only hospital in Central New York to acquire the innovative da Vinci SP (single port) system, which provides surgeons
Surgeon joins Hamilton’s Community Memorial
The Community Memorial (CMH) healthcare system recently announced that physician Gregory Ripich has joined the organization’s surgery team as a general surgeon. This addition
Sandra Carter named executive director of NAMI Syracuse
Sandra Carter has been appointed executive director of NAMI Syracuse. She previously served on the organization’s board of directors. NAMI Syracuse, an affiliate of







