As per the healthfinder.gov website, “Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in the United States and the second leading cause of death from cancer. Colorectal cancer affects people in all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people age 50 and older”. March was initially deemed “Colon Cancer Awareness Month” years ago; this year, the internet is buzzing with helpful tips for preventing colon cancer and NJ Top Docs is happy to highlight their top picks. As per The Centers for Disease Control website, “Risk increases with age. More than 90% of colorectal cancers occur in people aged 50 and older.” Those who screen regularly after their fiftieth birthday can significantly lower their risk of getting colon cancer as well as death. The CDC reminds us that Precancerous polyps and colorectal cancer doesn’t always show signs at first. Many people could have cancer and Read the full article →
St. Patrick’s Day is Celebrated on March 17th, so recipe searches on the internet are heavy with traditional Irish recipes throughout the entire month. One of our favorites is Irish Soda Bread! What better to make a healthier, whole wheat version of the classic Irish favorite? Ingredients: 2 cups whole-wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/4 cups buttermilk Directions: Whisk whole-wheat flour, all-purpose flour, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center and pour in buttermilk. Using one hand, stir in full circles (starting in the center of the bowl working toward the outside of the bowl) until all the flour is incorporated. The dough should be soft but not too wet and sticky. When it all comes together, in a matter of seconds, turn it out onto a well-floured surface. Clean dough Read the full article →
NY Top Docs and NY Top Dentists are proud to feature the following February 2016 approved providers:
NY Top Docs Include: Dermatology Dr. Karen E. Burke Gastroenterology Dr. Leon Kavaler Internal Medicine Dr. Sarah Lilly Dr. Colleen Edwards Ophthalmology Dr. Leslie P. Goldberg Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Stanislav Avshalumov Dr. Rocco Bassora Dr. Friedrich Boettner Dr. Paul M. Brisson Dr. Michael J. Bronson Dr. Joel S. Buchalter Dr. Corey Burak Dr. Allen Carl Dr. Gregg Cavaliere Dr. Neil Cobelli Dr. David Dixon Dr. Thomas J. Dowling, Jr. Dr. David Edelstein Dr. Kenneth A. Egol Dr. Douglas Fauser Dr. Peter Gambacorta Dr. Alexander Golant Dr. Alan Gotesman Dr. Brett B. Greenky Dr. John Healey Dr. Victor Khabie Dr. Joseph Lopez Dr. Anthony Maddalo Dr. Christopher Mattern Dr. James M. Paci Dr. Amar S. Ranawat Dr. Anil S. Ranawat Dr. Howard A. Rose Dr. Richard Savino Dr. Jeffrey M. Schwartz Dr. Thomas P. Sculco Dr. Jay Seebacher Dr. Jeffrey F. Shapiro Dr. Raymond Shebairo Dr. Jeff Silber Dr. Barry G. Read the full article →
NY Top Docs Include: Cardiology Dr. Nevber S. Cemaletin Dermatology Dr. Bruce Heller Dr. Anne Hardick-Dacko General Surgery Dr. Michael Castellano Dr. Valerie R. Dunn Internal Medicine Dr. Pietro A. Canetta Dr. Claudia Cooke Dr. Randy L. Levine Oncology / Hematology Dr. Amy Early Orthopedic Surgery Dr. Todd Albert Dr. Andrew M. Casden Dr. Mark Figgie Dr. James Germano Dr. Christopher L. Hamill Dr. Bary S. Kraushaar Pediatrics – Surgery Dr. Kathryn Bass Plastic / Cosmetic Surgery Dr. Robert A. Guida Vascular Surgery Dr. Igor Laskowski These providers were chosen based a number of criteria including but not limited to: Years in practice Board certification review Education & Training Review of malpractice insurance and license Continuing education requirements Patient reviews NJ Top Docs is a comprehensive information resource of Top Doctors, Dentists and Hospitals. We profile over 900 Healthcare Providers, in over 100 specialties across the state and have made Read the full article →
The CDC has teamed up with Million Hearts® in order to prevent one million strokes and heart attacks in the U.S. by the year 2017. Each New Year, people all over the world set personal goals to accomplish by the end of the year. Whether it’s losing those five pesky pounds, quitting smoking, or visiting relatives more often, there should definitely be this one goal on everyone’s list: staying on top of their heart health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) encourages people each February (and all year round), to pay attention to their blood pressure. NJ Top Docs wants its readers to join the CDC and Million Hearts® in this national campaign. Uncontrolled high blood pressure is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. More than 67 million Americans have high blood pressure, making it four times more likely for them to die from a stroke Read the full article →
