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Stay Healthy Year-Round With An Annual Vaccination Schedule Stay Healthy Year-Round With An Annual Vaccination Schedule
Stay Healthy Year-Round With An Annual Vaccination Schedule While getting a flu shot is a pre-school right of passage for many students, it's important for parents to also make sure their vaccinations are up to date before heading back to their normal fall schedules as well. “It’s well known that children have a vaccination schedule, but many adults aren’t aware there are a number of vaccines they should have to protect them from diseases such as pneumonia, shingles, whooping cough and tetanus,” said Dr. Charles O’Dowd, an internist at Highland Medical, P.C., Clarkstown Medical Associates in New City, N.Y. This past flu season had record-breaking le…

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Health Conscious? Highland Medical Shares Five Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider Health Conscious? Highland Medical Shares Five Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider
Health Conscious? Highland Medical Shares Five Questions To Ask Your Primary Care Provider Visits to primary care providers are often for a specific reason, rather than a general checkup. No matter the reason for your next visit though, patients should come prepared with some general questions to benefit overall health.  Amy Eisenberg, a nurse practitioner at Highland Medical, P.C., Pearl River Internal Medicine, recommends asking the following questions to gain a more complete understanding of your health: Do I need any cancer screening tests? “I always tell my patients that it’s much better to prevent a disease than to address it once it’s there," said Eisenberg. "It…

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How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup
How To Prepare Teen Girls For An Important Health Checkup For young women and their mothers, knowing when to begin scheduling visits to their gynecologist can be a tricky decision. While the appropriate time often depends on a variety of factors, Dr. Olga Tusheva, an obstetrician-gynecologist with Highland Medical, P.C., OBS-GYN of Rockland, explained when to think about this transition to womanhood. Generally, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology recommends young women have their first visit to the gynecologist between the ages of 13 and 15. However, they may want to visit a gynecologist earlier if they've already begun menstruatin…

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Breakthrough Procedure Helps Those Dealing With Colorectal Diseases Breakthrough Procedure Helps Those Dealing With Colorectal Diseases
Breakthrough Procedure Helps Those Dealing With Colorectal Diseases When dealing with an incredibly personal disease such as colorectal cancer, it's important for patients to receive effective, minimally invasive treatment. And thanks to a new approach to colorectal surgery at Highland Surgical Associates and Montefiore Nyack Hospital, doctors are also able to decrease patient discomfort, shorten length of hospital stays and shorten recovery times as well. Known as Enhanced Recovery After Surgery -- or ERAS -- the strategy includes a series of steps before, during and after colorectal surgery for cancer or benign diseases. “ERAS not only shortens hospital s…

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Live Asthma-Free Thanks To Breakthroughs In Treatment Live Asthma-Free Thanks To Breakthroughs In Treatment
Live Asthma-Free Thanks To Breakthroughs In Treatment For those suffering from asthma and struggling to control their breathing, leading an active life is a real possibility thanks to the array of medications and treatments available today. “The goal recommended by asthma care guidelines is for every person to be able to go about their daily activities without asthma symptoms,” said Dr. Michael Akerman, a pulmonologist with Highland Medical, P.C., Palisades Pulmonary and director of Pulmonology at Nyack Hospital. “My approach is that every person should be able to say, ‘Sometimes I feel like I don’t have asthma anymore!’ If you are taking your …

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Phoning All Techies: Here's How Smartphones Can Affect Your Health Phoning All Techies: Here's How Smartphones Can Affect Your Health
Phoning All Techies: Here's How Smartphones Can Affect Your Health There's seemingly no escaping them. As smartphones play an increasingly irreplaceable role in people’s lives, medical professionals caution that spending too much time on phones can actually interfere with our physical and mental health. Dr. Dana Corriel, director of quality for Highland Medical, P.C. and board-certified internist at Pearl River Internal Medicine, explains how to be smart about using smartphones. Q: How can smartphones affect people’s health? A: I think there’s a role for screens in people’s lives both in a professional setting and out. But too much screen time can lead to…

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Feeling Stressed? Highland Medical Explains Potential Health Hazards Feeling Stressed? Highland Medical Explains Potential Health Hazards
Feeling Stressed? Highland Medical Explains Potential Health Hazards Stress can cause more than just aggravation and mental discomfort. Chronic stress can take a toll on the heart and is shown to promote dangerous conditions such as high blood pressure, smoking, physical inactivity and overeating. As Highland Medical celebrates Stress Awareness Month this April, they explain stress' effects and how to improve overall health.  “Stress can increase the levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol, which can increase blood pressure,” said Dr. Duane Bryan, cardiologist at Highland Medical, P.C., Advanced Cardiovascular Care, chief medical director of Nu…

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Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis
Prediabetic? Here's How To Beat The Diagnosis NYACK, N.Y. -- An estimated 84 million Americans have prediabetes -- a diagnosis which can ultimately lead to type 2 diabetes. However, 90 percent of those at risk are unaware of their condition, according to the CDC. Taking steps to reduce the risk of prediabetes and diabetes isn't difficult according to Dr. Valentine J. Burroughs, an endocrinologist at Highland Medical P.C. By simply making changes to diet and activity levels, diabetes can usually be completely avoided.  “If your doctor tells you that you have prediabetes, you should get busy making changes to your diet and exercise plan,…

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Highland Medical Explains What You Need To Know About Living With Epilepsy Highland Medical Explains What You Need To Know About Living With Epilepsy
Highland Medical Explains What You Need To Know About Living With Epilepsy NYACK, N.Y. -- Today, people with epilepsy have more treatment options available than ever before. “Generally speaking, people whose epilepsy is well controlled on medication can lead healthy and active lives,” said Dr. Ellen Kotwas-Song, a neurologist at Highland Medical, P.C., Rockland Neurological Associates and a consulting neurologist at Nyack Hospital. “The key is to find a neurologist you feel comfortable with, go regularly to your medical appointments and take your medication as directed.” Epilepsy Basics Epilepsy can start at any age, but most commonly appears in childhood or in o…

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Small But Mighty: Keep Your Thyroid Gland In Top Shape Small But Mighty: Keep Your Thyroid Gland In Top Shape
Small But Mighty: Keep Your Thyroid Gland In Top Shape ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- The regulator of many everyday functions, the thyroid gland helps the body use energy, stay warm and keeps the brain, heart, muscles and other organs working as they should. However, when the thyroid does not work properly, it can cause serious problems. In a disorder known as hyperthyroidism, the thyroid gland makes and releases too much thyroid hormone, throwing the body into disarray. If not treated, hyperthyroidism can lead to serious heart, bones, muscles, menstrual cycle and fertility issues.The good news is that in most cases, hyperthyroidism can be cured. “A…

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