• Helping to save lives with low-cost lung cancer screenings

    Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related death in both men and women in the United States.According to the National Cancer Institute, smoking is the biggest risk factor for developing the disease. Aiming to promote the early detection of this disease, the Thoracic Oncology Program at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey has partnered…

  • You gained some weight … Simple steps to get back on track

    By Seun Sowemimo, M.D., F.A.C.S. The holiday season was a celebration of family, friends and food. More often than not, many of us greeted 2014 a few pounds heavier. Studies show that the average person gains about 5 pounds between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day. The important factor is to recognize the weight gain and…

  • CentraState is first hospital in area to use robotic technology for bariatric revision surgery

    Board-certified bariatric surgeon at CentraState Medical Center, Ragui Sadek, M.D., recently performed the first robotic bariatric revision surgery in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Using the da Vinci® Si™ Surgical System, Dr. Sadek performed a revisional procedure for a prior bariatric gastric bypass patient. Bariatric surgery is considered successful if 50 percent of excess weight is…

  • Know when your senior parent or loved one may need assisted living

    By Abhijit Chatterjee, M.D. Just because senior parents or loved ones are showing signs of aging does not mean their quality of life has to diminish.This might be the time to consider a more supportive environment for them, which can help to continue, or even boost their enjoyment of daily living. Today there are various…

  • Improved gynecologic cancer care is available through robotic surgery

    The use of robotic surgical procedures in the management of gynecology and gynecologic oncology patients has increased significantly over the past five years. Robotic surgery has gained popularity with women and surgeons alike due to fast recovery and improved surgical outcomes.This necessitates surgeons to gain the knowledge and expertise in the application of robotic surgery…

  • No wheat, no problems

    Dr. William Davis, author of the bestselling book, ‘Wheat Belly’ says cut out the wheat, feel better. Here’s why. By Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman CTW Features A couple years ago, Dr.William Davis published “Wheat Belly,” (Rodale Books, 2011) a book on the health risks of wheat he discovered while working as a cardiologist. The wheat he studied…

  • Preschool starts computer lab

    MANALAPAN — Administrators at the Ivy League Preschool, Manalapan, recently announced that the school has instituted a new computer lab for its pupils. The preschool has partnered with Manalapan High School and students from the high school will help to instruct the youngsters. During a recent visit from the high school students, the Ivy League’s…

  • ARE WE THERE YET

    Now, I’m arguing with my telephone Lori Clinch Back in November, Apple came out with a brand-new smartphone. That set off a series of events within the Clinch family that ended with a dream come true — I received my son’s old iPhone 5 and a personal advancement in technology. Go me! My new phone…

  • Professional development course offered

    Central Jersey is getting ready for professional development. Doing Everything Right to Educate Kids (d.e.r.e.k.) of Morganville will hold a twohour professional development session, “Let’s Get Ready,” from 9-11 a.m. Feb. 8 at the Radisson, 50 Gibson Place, Freehold Township. Derek Jones will instruct teachers in New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania who want to…

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