Tag: Health & FItness
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Essential oils for seasonal allergies
By Grace Orosz, R.N.-BC, CCAP When I was growing up in Chicago, I can vividly remember how I looked forward to the change of seasons – all four of them. The Midwest was an open, clean, fresh place to live. I spent most of my free time outdoors. We almost never played inside. We had…
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Immunotherapy is advancing cancer treatment
By Nandini Ignatius, M.D. When someone receives a cancer diagnosis, he/she often feels overwhelmed. I have been in this position when my family member was diagnosed with cancer. The experience I had while taking care of my loved one motivates me each day to strive to provide the most compassionate, high-quality care possible for my…
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Pumpkin: More than meets the eye
By Jennifer Seleem, MS, RDN Would you believe pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites? That is not the case now, but pumpkin continues to be an incredibly nutritious piece of produce. The pumpkin we know and love may be used as a decoration this Halloween, but we cannot forget the…
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Physicians support physical therapy first for all low back pain
In an April 2017 Annals of Internal Medicine Journal issue, the American College of Physicians described their guidelines and recommendations developed for treatment of patients with acute, sub-acute and chronic low back pain. Those clinical guidelines for physicians recommend physical therapy (PT) interventions over invasive treatments and pharmacological interventions as primary options for all back…
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Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists joins Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s network of physicians
Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), the largest neurosurgery practice in New Jersey, has joined Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey’s (Horizon BCBSNJ) network of physicians. Horizon BCBSNJ has the largest network of doctors in the state. “With the widespread occurrences of traumatic brain and spine injuries, stroke and other neurovascular incidents – and as…
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Raritan Bay Medical Center announces programs in October
The Institute of Weight Loss at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge will hold an “Is Weight Loss Surgery Right for Me?” seminar from 7-8 p.m. on Oct. 8 and 10, and from 7:30-8:30 p.m. on Oct. 24, in Suite 404, Medical Arts Building, 3 Hospital Plaza, Old Bridge. The informative event will focus on weight loss surgery…
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Allaire Rehab brings telemedicine to its patients and residents
Andrew S. from Marlboro asks: I’m interested in the Horizon’s Neurological Impairment program for my brother. He has a lot of health issues and has been in and out of the hospital quite frequently. How do you minimize re-hospitalizations?” Brie Gallo, vice president of Operations for Allaire Rehab and nursing center, responds: Hi Andrew! Thank you so…
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Regional Cancer Care Associates opens new office in Old Bridge
Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) opened a new office at Hackensack Meridian Health Raritan Bay Medical Center-Old Bridge in Suite 470, 2 Hospital Plaza, with lead physician Nandini Ignatius, M.D. Dr. Ignatius is board certified in internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology. She joined RCCA after working for Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey where she served as assistant…
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Why ankle sprains should be taken seriously
Fall sports are in full swing and you can be sure that one of the most common injuries seen in the training room, our office, or even the Emergency Room has been the dreaded ankle sprain. One study in the “Journal of Athletic Training” found that ankle sprains accounted for 22.6 percent of all injuries…
