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‘Encouraging’ period of stable disease suggested in vaccine treatment of pancreatic cancer
Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey presented at national meeting Research from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey shows that the ‘first in man’ series of vaccine injections given directly into a pancreatic cancer tumor is not only well tolerated, but also suggests an “encouraging” period of stable disease. Results from a Phase…
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Enterovirus D68 has reached N.J.; Hand washing and good hygiene can help prevent its spread
By Jane Badaracco, B.S.N., R.N., C.I.C. Frequent hand-washing can help prevent the spread of enterovirus D68 (EV-D68). Enterovirus D68 is a respiratory virus responsible for hospitalizing more than 100 children in the South and Midwest. Health officials have now confirmed cases of more than a dozen children in New York, Connecticut and as of Sept.…
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Rutgers CINJ studying low participation in cancer screenings by South Asian population
I n an effort to learn why South Asians in New Jersey and New York City have low participation rates when it comes to some cancer screenings, researchers at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey are conducting a study to further explore this issue.The goal is to use the information to develop a program to…
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Plaza Chiropractic Center celebrates 30th year in business
Dr. Ira Shapiro and Dr. Edward C. Camacho Founded in 1984, the Plaza Chiropractic Center, under the direction and guidance of Dr. Ira A. Shapiro, has celebrated its 30th year attending to the chiropractic care and wellness of tens of thousands of patients based throughout Old Bridge and the surrounding communities. Over the past three…
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Expanded Fast Track at RBMC in Old Bridge a good choice for ED visits
By Cindy Schwemer, R.N., B.S.N. Emergency departments across the country are visited by nearly 130 million people annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and roughly 15 percent of these visits result in a hospital admission. For the balance of patients, a visit to the emergency department can mean a long wait.Anyone…
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Strengthen your weekend
Here’s how to live it up on the weekends without the extra pounds By Jeff Schnaufer CTW Features When the weekend used to roll around, Julia Griggs Havey would walk to the freezer and pull out a pint of Baskin and Robbins Expresso ’n Cream Light — over and over again. “I would have a…
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Fitness fun
TERRY BOUDREAU Sean “Coach Bacon” McCauley of Bayonne greets teammate Lou Gregoire of Old Bridge as he makes his way down the slide on the boardwalk in Laurence Harbor. CrossFit Bacon of Old Bridge participated in an exercise competition at locations throughout Old Bridge on Sept. 27.
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Fisherman seeks fewer restrictions on parking near South Amboy beach
By JACQUELINE DURETT Correspondent SOUTH AMBOY — An area resident brought his concerns about beach parking to the Sept. 17 City Council meeting. Michael Kotula of Union asked that the city work with him regarding parking near the beach, as he has a disability that significantly impedes his walking. He said he currently parks during…
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Roast & rides
PHOTO COURTESY OF MARY TAYLOR The Motorcycle Club of South Amboy Elks Lodge No. 784 held its fourth annual Hog Roast on Sept. 21 at the lodge on Washington Avenue. The party began after the Rolling Thunder Ride.
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