Author: Greater Media
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Brain aneurysm ruptures: Know the warning signs and if you’re at risk
By Mark R. McLaughlin, M.D., F.A.C.S. We were all shocked and saddened to hear about the 49-year-old female television news reporter who suddenly passed away from a cerebral aneurysm.This sad case compelled many to wonder why these aneurysms happen to seemingly healthy people and how they can prevent them.As a neurosurgeon (who is the same…
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Rutgers CINJ to hold forum on immunotherapy May 20
Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is hosting a public forum titled “Immunotherapy for Cancer.” Experts from the Cancer Institute will discuss how scientists are looking to take advantage of the immune system to fight cancer.The discussion also will include understanding side effects of immunotherapy.The event runs from 10-11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at…
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‘What more can be done?’ is the critical question that can save a stroke victim
Newly proven, minimally invasive treatment removes blood clots and has patients returning home as good as new The normal response from the doctor used to be,“He suffered a stroke.There’s nothing more we could do.” Especially if the patient sought medical care after the six-hour treatment window. Today, the response should be much different. So it’s…
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ON CAMPUS
Michael Richardson, son of Diane and Neal Richardson of Marlboro, has been named to the dean’s list for the 2014 fall semester at LaSalle University, Philadelphia. Michael, who is a 2013 graduate of Christian Brothers Academy, Lincroft, was also awarded a Founder’s Scholarship. He is majoring in speech language pathology. Dean Imbemba, son of Bill…
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Youth orchestra to perform at Brookdale
The Bravura Youth Orchestra of central New Jersey will hold its year-end concert at 7 p.m. May 17 at the Performing Arts Center of Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. The free concert will feature three winners of the 2015 Bravura Youth Young Artists Concerto Competition: Iris Kwak, Sabrina Park and Kaylee Wang.…
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Reformed Church Home receives National Embracing Quality Award
For the third year in a row, Reformed Church Home has been awarded the Providigm Embracing Quality Award for exceptional achievement in the categories of Deficiency — Free Survey and Customer Satisfaction. With only 302 nursing centers in the United States and Ontario receiving awards in 2015, this puts Reformed Church Home in a select…
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History will be on display at Battlefield State Park
By CHRISTINE BARCIA Staff Writer An opportunity to learn about New Jersey’s history is coming to Battlefield State Park, Route 33, Manalapan. The 11th annual New Jersey State History Fair will offer visitors an experience that covers five centuries of the state’s past. The history fair will be held 11 a.m.-5 p.m. May 9. Admission…
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The Spirit of the Jerseys
TOP PICK Experience five centuries of New Jersey’s history all in one place at the annual Spirit of the Jersey State History Fair — a historical festival for all ages on May 9 at its new location at Monmouth Battlefield State Park in Manalapan. This free, award-winning event — running 11 a.m.-5 p.m., rain or…
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Naval historian to portray Farragut
Bruce Tucker, a history lecturer and naval historian at the Rutgers University School of Continuing Education, will portray Admiral David Farragut during a discussion at 2 p.m. May 16 at Hageman Farm, 209 S. Middlebush Road, Somerset. Farragut joined the Navy as a midshipman at the age of 9 in 1810 before fighting in the…
