In honor of World Hepatitis Day (July 28th), NY Top Docs reached out to our reviewed and approved healthcare practitioners to learn the the Hepatitis, A,B, C’s. For those who are unaware, Hepatitis is a disease that causes liver inflammation. The most common types of viral hepatitis are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C. A Hepatitis A is a very contagious liver infection that can last for a few weeks to a few months. Usually, this virus is spread when someone ingests food or drink that has been contaminated by feces of an infected person. This infection can be easily prevented with a vaccination – which is recommended for all children 1 year of age and older to receive. B Hepatitis B is a liver disease that occurs when infected by the hepatitis B virus. Unfortunately with Hepatitis B, if an infant is infected, the infection can lead to Read the full article →
NY Top Docs is proud to feature the following June 2017 approved providers. (Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time.) NY Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. James R. Albanese Dr. Jared Corriel Dermatology Dr. Michelle C. Abadir Dr. Alan Copperman Family Practice Dr. Alfred P. Belding Dr. Holly Bienenstock Dr. Enrique Corvalan-Schmidt Gynecology Dr. Erkan Buyuk Nephrology Dr. Rocco C. Venuto Dr. Brij Singh Ahluwalia Dr. Klara Briskin Obstetrics Dr. Timothy Brown Dr. Lisa Anderson Opthalmology Dr. John Chang Dr. David A. DiLoreto Dr. Stella Douros Pediatrics Dr. Erica D. Berg Dr. Bruce Brovender Reproductive Medicine Dr. Rachel Bennett Sports Medicine Dr. Marina Babiy Dr. Michael S. Cicchetti Dr. Mark Haray Vascular Surgery Dr. Roger Walcott
In the United States, June is designated as PTSD Awareness Month and June 27th is the specific day designated for National PTSD Awareness. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition experienced by 7- 8% of the population. About 8 million American adults will have PTSD during any given year – which is only a small portion of those who’ve suffered through a traumatic event. A traumatic event is defined as any experience that threatens your life or safety, or if you witness something horrible happening to someone else. For example, here are a few types of traumatic events that could lead to development of PTSD: Military combat Sexual Assault Physical Assault Child Abuse Serious Car Accidents Natural Disasters (Hurricanes, Fires, Tornadoes, Floods, Earthquakes, Etc.) Terrorist Attacks The similarity between all of these different types of events is the fact that you may Read the full article →
(Please note that all listings hyperlinked in blue are links to their online profile. Those that are bolded in black do not have an online profile at this time.) NY TOP DOCS INCLUDE: Allergy & Immunology Dr. Jennifer Collins Dr. John County Cardiology Dr. Cesare Saponieri Dr. John P. Dervan Cardiovascular Disease Dr. Gary S. Cohen Dermatology Dr. Edward Desciak Dr. James J. Briley Endocrinology Dr. Ruban Dhaliwal Family Practice Dr. Christina Aranda Dr. Daria F. Blyskal Dr. Denise K. Burns Gastroenterology Dr. Olusegun M. Adeonigbagbe General Surgery Dr. Christopher Brandy Internal Medicine Dr. Michael D. Corvini Dr. Roy Forrest Nephrology Dr. Louis J. Riley, Jr. Dr. Renee E. Garrick Dr. Serge Balmir Dr. Susan Grossman Neurological Surgery Dr. Simone A. Betchen Neurology Dr. James Bruno Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Scott Chudnoff Ophthalmology Dr. Gregory L. Cowan Dr. John Alijan Dr. Norman C. Charles Dr. Paula L. Coleman Dr. Robert E. Brass Orthopedic Surgery Dr. James Barsi Orthopedic Surgery Read the full article →
Ingredients: 5 tablespoons olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 1/2 cups sliced fresh peaches (about 2 medium) 1 (12-oz.) pkg. broccoli slaw 3 (6-oz.) skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut crosswise into 1-in. strips 1/4 cup barbecue sauce 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives 1 ounce feta cheese, crumbled (about 1/4 cup) 2 center-cut bacon slices, cooked and crumbled Preparation: Combine 4 tablespoons oil, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a large bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add peaches and slaw to vinegar mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle chicken evenly with remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken to pan; cook 6 minutes or until done. Place chicken in a large bowl. Add barbecue sauce to bowl; Read the full article →
