NY Doctor Blog

Throughout the month of October, people with Down syndrome are celebrated to make people aware of their abilities and accomplishments.  It’s not about celebrating disabilities, it’s about celebrating capabilities! It’s a time where people can learn all about the history of Down Syndrome and gives the affected the ability to speak out about what it’s like to have DS. Down syndrome occurs when an individual has a full or partial extra copy of chromosome 21. People with DS have an increased risk for certain medical conditions such as congenital heart defects, respiratory and hearing problems, Alzheimer’s disease, childhood leukemia and thyroid conditions. Many of these conditions are now treatable, so most people with Down syndrome lead healthy lives. People with Down syndrome attend school, work, participate in decisions that affect them, have meaningful relationships, vote and contribute to society in many wonderful ways. People with Down syndrome, their friends, and Read the full article →

Ingredients: 3 chicken thighs, skin removed 10 ounce can diced tomatoes green chiles 1 1/2 cups cooked black beans 1 1/2 cups chicken broth 1 1/2 cups water 1 yellow onion, finely chopped 3 garlic cloves, finely minced 1 jalapeno, finely chopped 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder Juice of 1/2 lemon 20 tortilla chips 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese Directions: Place the chicken, tomatoes (and juices), beans, broth, water, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and chili powder in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 3 to 4 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours. Uncover the slow cooker and use tongs to remove the chicken from the pot. Once cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bones and shred, then return the meat to the pot. Stir in the lemon juice. Crumble a few Read the full article →

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month- a time to honor and remember children and families affected by these rare diseases, and aid gathering support to give kids with cancer better outcomes by supporting our groundbreaking research. During the month of September: 25,000 families around the world will get the horrible news that their child or teen has cancer. 6,667 families will experience the loss of a child. 80 percent of childhood cancer cases can be effectively treated. At Children’s Cancer Research Fund, they’re working every day to fund lifesaving research that leads to a cure. More and more children are being detected with cancer today than ever before. It’s time to change that by helping to make a difference! Social Media- #GoGold Let’s help spread the word on social media with #GoGold all month long. The average person has about 156 Facebook friends. If each of Children’s Cancer Research Fund’s Read the full article →

NY Top Docs Include: Gastroenterology Dr. Bradley Rieders Dr. Ira M. Jacobson Dr. Julie Tobak Dr. Mark Liss Dr. Michael B. Blechman Dr. Michelle Nussbaum Internal Medicine         Dr. Holly Gilbert Neurology         Dr. Itzhak C. Haimovic Obstetrics & Gynecology Dr. Daniel Perkes Dr. David H. Fields Dr. Kameelah A. Phillips Dr. Kenya Cain Dr. Michael A. Abrahams Dr. Ulrika A. Holm Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Howard J. Goodman Dr. Mark C. Drakos Otolaryngology (ENT)  Dr. Debra Reich Dr. Habib Jamal Dr. Lane D. Krevitt Dr. Michael A. Gordon Dr. Paul E. Hammerschlag Dr. Robert Gargano Spine Surgery         Dr. Daveed D. Frazier Vascular Surgery Dr. Roger Walcott   NY Top Dentists Include:  Endodontics Dr. Scott Schechter  General Dentistry Dr. Scott Schechter Dr. Abdulla Zoobi Dr. Bella Normatov Dr. Garo Nazarian Dr. Gary S. Tomack Dr. Jay P. Bindiger Dr. Jeffrey N. Leibowitz Dr. Joseph P. Gulbenkian Dr. Kristina Gabrilyants Dr. Marjan Kermanshah  Prosthodontics Dr. Read the full article →