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Surgical first for gynecologic oncologist at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey
Surgeon performs first-in-region single-incision robotic hysterectomy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital A member of the gynecologic-oncology team at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital (RWJUH) is the first in the region to have performed what is known as a single-incision hysterectomy using a robotic method. Mira Hellmann, M.D.,…
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Attract abundance through better energy
By Heidi Scanlon No matter how hard you work or how hard you try, do you feel there is something blocking you from receiving the prosperity and abundance you deserve? Everyone wants enough money, good health and happy relationships. Why is it that for some people, just the opposite occurs? A person’s thoughts directly affect…
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Opening minds: Overcoming the stigma of mental illness
By Dr. David Reznik I t’s important to recognize that the fear of stigmas associated with mental health issues often stops people from seeking help and taking advantage of the many effective treatments available today. One in four U.S. adults will have a mental illness this year.That’s 25 percent of our population, making mental illness…
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UniMed is offering free diabetes treatment via clinical trial
By Jenny Liu, M.D., M.S., M.R.O., L.D. Diabetes is a serious, chronic disease that can be controlled — but it still causes more deaths a year than breast cancer and AIDS combined. Two out of three people with diabetes die from heart disease or stroke. Weight is a risk factor for diabetes, but there are…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center and Joslin Diabetes Center announce affiliation
Raritan Bay Medical Center (RBMC) announces that it is now an affiliate of Joslin Diabetes Center.As an affiliate of this preeminent diabetes research and clinical care organization, Raritan Bay Medical Center now offers some of the latest advances for treating diabetes and its complications as well as patient education and support services. “We identified a…
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Straight smiles are healthier smiles
By Breyn P. Peters D.D.S., M.S.D. I t is common knowledge that regular check-up exams and cleanings with a dentist are important to maintaining proper oral health.While regular brushing will remove plaque and potentially harmful bacteria from the teeth and surrounding gums, a dental hygienist can remove the tartar, also known as calculus from the…
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Could your child be dyslexic?
By Sharon Dubinsky, M.A., LDT-C The school year is almost over — there are only two months left. Is your child still struggling with reading? Has your child progressed up the reading level ladder? As a parent, are you frustrated because you know your child is bright, but can’t figure out why he continues to…
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Have your hearing checked during May, Better Hearing and Speech Month
By Jennifer J. Adams, Au. D., CCC/A Spring is here and after spending a long winter inside, many of us are ready to get outside and enjoy the sounds of nature. However, as many as 28 million Americans suffer from hearing loss and they may not hear the birds chirping each morning. Every year during…
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Head-forward posture can harm your health
By Ken Freedman, D.C. Head-forward posture is one of the most common postural problems. Ideally, your head should sit directly over your shoulders, like a golf ball sits on a tee. Since your head weighs as much as a bowling ball, holding it forward out of alignment puts a strain on your neck and upper…
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