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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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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…
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CentraState named ‘Top Hospital’ in Monmouth and Ocean counties
CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township, has been named best hospital (under 350 beds) in Monmouth and Ocean Counties by Inside Jersey magazine. Inside Jersey joined with health care research and information company, Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., who polled more than 2,000 licensed physicians throughout the state to name the top hospitals for various medical conditions,…
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Skin cancer is a concern no matter the season
Skin cancer can affect anyone, and overexposure to the sun, a key risk factor for skin cancer, can occur at any time of year. Whether it is a hot, sultry day spent by the pool or a chilly day skiing the slopes, any exposure to the sun can result in skin damage that can increase…
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Animal planet
SCOTT FRIEDMAN Youngsters make friends with goats and chickens at a petting zoo that was one of the attractions at Holmdel’s 17th annual Earth Day festival held May 3 at Bayonet Farm.
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Mater Dei raises $1.6M to make transition to private school
By KAYLA J. MARSH Staff Writer MIDDLETOWN — After months of fundraising, Mater Dei Preparatory School has met the goal of raising $1 million and is set to transition into a private Catholic high school when the new academic year begins in September. On April 30, Bishop David M. O’Connell of the Diocese of Trenton…
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Lunch Break: Foodstock needed more than ever
By JEREMY GROSSMAN Staff Writer RED BANK — As the fourth annual Foodstock community food drive approaches, Lunch Break officials say the community’s support is needed now more than ever. Kate McMahon, development director for the Red Bank soup kitchen, said some people come to Lunch Break that never imagined they would need the help.…
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Garden club hosts plant sale this week
The Garden Club RFD will hold its annual plant sale May 8-9 at the Little Red Schoolhouse at 951 Middletown Lincroft Road, Middletown. Sales will be held from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. May 8 and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. May 9. Proceeds will support club projects and help the club maintain its historic schoolhouse and the surrounding…
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Holmdel to honor veterans at ceremony
Holmdel Recreation will honor veterans who have served in all wars with a Memorial Day Ceremony on May 25. The ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Circle in front of Town Hall. All are invited to attend, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Recreation Office at 732-946-2820, ext. 1225.
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