• Grant enables Rutgers CINJ investigators to explore melanoma metastasis

    The mechanism by which small cellular vesicles promote melanoma metastasis (spread of disease), will be further explored by investigators at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and the Ernest Mario School of Pharmacy at Rutgers University.A recently awarded $200,000 grant (R21CA185835) from the National Cancer Institute to researchers Suzie Chen, Ph.D., and James S. Goydos,…

  • Sports hernia can be difficult to diagnose; primarily effects hockey players

    By Wageeh William Azer, M.D. Sports hernia, also known as hockey groin or athletic pubalgia, describes a condition characterized by unilateral persistent groin pain, often in an athlete, without a true hernia. It was described initially in Europe, and has become a common diagnosis in high intensity sports, especially in youths and collegiate athletes. Sports…

  • Warning signs women should not ignore

    By Michael L. Dimino, M.D. I doubt anyone will argue they have a busier schedule than most women today.Their day-to-day responsibilities rival that of any Fortune 500 CEO, to be sure. But it’s critical that women also take time to stay on top of their own health. Often, minor changes in the body can offer…

  • Reduce your risk for colorectal cancer

    Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both the United States and Canada. So say the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society, who project nearly 60,000 Americans and Canadians will lose their lives to colorectal cancer in 2015 alone. Though many risk factors for colorectal cancer, including age, heredity and…

  • Community center to offer brunch, music

    The Jewish Community Center of Middlesex County, 1775 Oak Tree Road, Edison, will host a brunch at 11:15 a.m. March 10. Music will be provided by Ron Hackling on keyboard and vocals. The cost is $19 until March 3 and $22 from March 4-9. For more information and registration, call 732-494-3232.

  • Program seeks treatment homes for children in need

    METUCHEN — A Bayville couple had raised two sons to become college graduates when they heard about the need for treatment homes through Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen. The specialized foster care program serves children who have been abused, neglected or have had multiple out-of-home placements. The program also provides additional support services to the…

  • March dates set for Metuchen mural project

    The Metuchen Arts Council will present the second phase of the Metuchen Community Mural Project, “Autumn,” at the Metuchen Senior Center, 15 Center St., Metuchen, on the following dates: 10 a.m. to noon on March 7; 2-4 p.m. March 8; 10 a.m. to noon on March 14; 2-4 p.m. March 15; 10 a.m. to noon…

  • Temple Emanu-El to host March events

    Temple Emanu-El, 100 James St., Edison, will host the following events in March:  March 6, 7 p.m., Shabbat Alive, a participatory musical Shabbat service  March 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Purim Carnival  March 13, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat dinner followed by Shabbat services with keynote speech by Rabbi Kahn-Troster at 8 p.m. The cost…

  • Resident addresses exams, superintendent salaries

    So nice that the Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee decided that it was not a good idea to cap superintendents’ salaries. It’s just a shame they locked the barn door too late — the damage has been done. It would be even nicer if legislators would give more thought to the consequences of legislation and…

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