Dr. Josyann Abisaab

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• Josyann Abisaab: Back to School Safety Checklist August 30, 2012
  The school year is starting, bringing with it many changes and new experiences for young children. Emergency care doctors like Dr. Josyann Abisaab know that this is a vital time to go over safety rules regarding transportation and play. The National Safety Council recently released a back-to-school safety checklist for parents and family members: “Review [.. […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Emergency Room Tips August 30, 2012
  No one wants to be in a position in which they have to go to the emergency room, but each year 135m+ Americans do end up making a visit.  Given this large number, it is probably worth reading up on some tips on how to make it as smooth an experience as possible.  The less [...]Josyann Abisaab: Emergency Room Tips is a post from: Josyann Abisaab […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Tips After Snake Bites August 30, 2012
  Perhaps somewhat frightening to hear, very year, Americans incur 6,000+ snakebites.  The good news is that, according to The American Family Physician, fewer than 12 of these (0.25 percent) have fatalistic snake venom poisoning consequences. The issue however is that most people will not know the difference between a fatalistic bite and the less dangerous [. […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Lawn Mower Dangers August 30, 2012
  No matter the time of year, there are many ways that children can get hurt and end up in the emergency room. One of these hazards involves the pushing lawn mower. While parents often want their children to have chores around the house, it’s important to think about which chores are appropriate for which ages. [...]Josyann Abisaab: Lawn Mower Dangers is a pos […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Ultrasound in the ER August 30, 2012
  When confronted in the emergency room with a patient who is suspected of having elevated intracranial pressure, a physician like Dr. Josyann Abisaab will likely reach for one of the most useful tools available to her, and that is the ultrasound machine. This amazing piece of modern hospital equipment is an excellent way to discover [...]Josyann Abisaab: Ultr […]
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• Backyard Safety During the Summer June 28, 2012
  The summer months are a time to enjoy the great outdoors. This opportunity also comes with risks, however, and they need to be closely understood to prevent accidents. Even the family backyard can become a location for accidents and emergency room visits. Anyone who has a trampoline, for instance, should know that they can be [...]Backyard Safety During the […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Arthritis, Joint Pain and Winter December 5, 2011
  Winter weather can affect each person differently. For those of us with either lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, the cold weather which winter brings can be a real challenge. Many people suffering from arthritis feel especially stiff upon waking in the morning. It can be difficult to get going with your day when it takes longer [...]Josyann Abisaab: Arthritis, […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Flu Season Means Flu Shots November 7, 2011
  Winter is fast approaching, and along with cold, stormy weather comes the influenza virus. To be more accurate, the flu is actually a group of many different viruses which all cause similar symptoms. Each winter international teams of researchers and doctors estimate which types and strains of viruses will spread the most widely throughout the [...]Josyann A […]
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• Josyann Abisaab: Flu Season is Back-To the ER or Not, That is the Question October 10, 2011
  Knowing when to go, and when to refrain from going to the emergency room can not only save you time, and money, but it can also save your life. When the flu strikes there is no question that you should be examined by a health care professional, but the question is how urgent is it [...]Josyann Abisaab: Flu Season is Back-To the ER or Not, That is the Questio […]
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• Three Emergency Medicine Locations of New York-Presbyterian Hospital September 21, 2011
  New York-Presbyterian Hospital offers New Yorkers and others from nearby locations cutting edge emergency medical care at no less than three locations: Weill Cornell at 525 East 68th Street; Columbia Hospital at 622 West 168th Street; and at the Allen Hospital at 5141 Broadway at 220th Street. New York-Presbyterian Hospital prides itself on its goal [...]Thr […]
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