Tag: Health & FItness
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Health Matters 8/14: Making Prostate Cancer Treatment Safer
By Edward M. Soffen, M.D. Did you know that an estimated one 1 of every 9 men in the United States will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime? In fact, other than skin cancer, prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men, according to the American Cancer Society. And while a…
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Surgery milestone reached for Rutgers Cancer Institute urologic oncology leader
Marking a major milestone in what has become a standard of care in prostate cancer surgery, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey Urologic Oncology Chief Isaac Yi Kim, MD, PhD, has completed his 2,000th robotic prostatectomy at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and one of the few hospitals in…
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Improve your golf game by visiting a Titleist Performance Institute-certified professional
By Dr. Leonard J. Somarriba, PT, DPT, CSCS Golf season is in full swing. This year, you can improve your game by visiting a Titleist Performance Institute-certified medical professional. The Titleist Performance Institute (TPI) is a network of golf performance professionals seeking to educate the golf community about the body/swing connection. Did you know that…
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Health Matters 8/7: Advancements in Diagnosing and Treating Reflux
By Nisha Dhir, M.D., F.A.C.S. A case of heartburn every now and then may be uncomfortable, but it normally goes away on its own, leaving you to swear off ever eating hot peppers again. However, heartburn that occurs more than twice a week for a few weeks may be a sign of a more serious…
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Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute urges patients: Don’t delay care
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is urging patients to seek the physical therapy and rehabilitation services they need to improve their overall health and wellbeing — and to prevent the long-term complications of delaying care. JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute is following strict protocols and putting safety at the forefront as physicians, therapists and other health…
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Health Matters 7/31: Golf Rehab Can Help You Get Game Back Up to Par
Barbara Kutch, P.T., D.P.T, C.S.C.S. With golf generally considered a safe and healthy outdoor activity during the COVID-19 pandemic, an increasing number of people have taken to the course. According to the National Golf Foundation, play was up more than 6% nationally – the equivalent of about 2.4 million more rounds than in May 2019.…
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Health Matters 7/24: Heart Palpitations Can Make You Feel Off Beat
By Sabahat Bokhari, M.D. Have you ever felt as if your heart skipped a beat or that it was beating so hard that it could beat straight out of your chest? These feelings are called heart palpitations, and while they can be unnerving, they are often harmless. However, in some instances, heart palpitations can be…
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It’s time to get health care now
With the downward trend in COVID-19 incidents and the easing of restrictions statewide, it is time to seek the health care services that you may have postponed. Hackensack Meridian Health facilities are prepared and enforcing strict sanitizing protocols to ensure the safety of our patients, physicians and team members. Emergencies “Do not resist going to…
