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Dr. Kornel discusses daylight savings time and it’s effect on our entire body including hormones, sleep patterns and metabolism.

It turns out that after two days of extensive testing, Serene Branson’s aphasia was diagnoses as a complex migraine. What she has stated in an interview is that she had not been feeling well with a sense of tiredness and the onset of a headache before the speech disturbance began. That was a big clue.Read more

America witnessed a dramatic example of expressive aphasia, or speech arrest, when Serene Branson began speaking incoherently while reporting on-air about the Grammys. According to news reports, her symptoms resolved within a few minutes at the most, and she refused further medical assistance after the paramedics found her vital signs to be stable. Many peopleRead more

Ezriel Kornel, M.D. F.A.C.S., a principal with Brain & Spine Surgeons of New York in White Plains, has been named to the list of the nation’s top 100 orthopedic and spine physicians by Becker’s Orthopedic & Spine Review. Dr. Kornel is one of only three spine surgeons in New York State on the list. AccordingRead more

When tragedy unfolded in Arizona, news organizations turned to Dr. Ed Kornel to offer expert insight on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ injuries. Dr. Kornel’s experience continues to be invaluable to newscasters. In 1981, he was part of the team that treated Reagan Press Secretary, James Brady, immediately after the assassination attempt on President Reagan, and wasRead more

  With skiing and snowboarding season in full swing, both kids and adults are susceptible to serious brain injury on the slopes.  According to Dr. Kornel, it’s important to wear a helmet to protect yourself from injury. You also need to be able to recognize the signs of a serious brain injury: · Any symptomRead more

Dr. Kornel talks to News 12 about concussions.

I not only have my own resolutions for 2011, but I’ve come up with some we can all work toward. Here goes:

“The most wonderful time of the year” sadly also is a time when thousands of people end up in the emergency room for injuries suffered during holiday decorating. So, what’s the safest way to use a ladder to put up your holiday displays? Here are four tips from the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons:

Poor Santa! So many presents; so little time. And that sack, and those trees! They weigh a ton. What does that mean for Santa and his millions of helpers? Back strain, pulled ligaments, dislocated discs. Yes, for many people, the holiday season can be a real pain. According to Dr. Kornel, it’s important to protectRead more