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May 2, 2012  RSS feed
New guidelines issued for red blood cell transfusions
Guidelines based on research by UMDNJRobert Wood Johnson Medical School physician
     The transfusion of red blood cells is a common treatment in clinical practice. However, the level at which they are transfused varies based not only on a patient’s health, but also is determined by what the administering physician deems appropriate.
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Redress stress
It visits everyone from time to time. Learn how to make friends with this foe.
     Stress, in general, has gotten a bum rap. But all stress is not created equal, and how people respond to it can mitigate its effects. Even better, it can even be used to your advantage, as the nudge needed to make the changes necessary to become healthier and happier.
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Pediatrician to host free open house on childhood psychiatric and learning disorders
     In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6-12), Neelam Sell, M.D., a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center will host an open house on May 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the 255 building in SH001 as part of the Child Mind Institute’s Speak Up for Kids campaign.
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Baby’s oral health care should begin at birth to prevent tooth decay
     Most American caregivers don’t realize that cavities are nearly 100 percent preventable, according to a survey of American children’s oral health by Delta Dental Plans Association (DDPA).Tooth decay can develop any time after the teeth erupt into the mouth starting at about 6 months of age.
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Children should see orthodontist by age 7 to catch common problems early
     When should my child see an orthodontist? The American Association of Orthodontists recommends all children visit an orthodontist by age 7 for a simple screening appointment. This will usually consist of an exam and X-ray. What is the orthodontist looking for at this visit?
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Pediatrician to host free open house on childhood psychiatric and learning disorders
     In recognition of National Children’s Mental Health Awareness Week (May 6-12), Neelam Sell, M.D., a developmental behavioral pediatrician at The Children’s Hospital at Monmouth Medical Center will host an open house on May 7 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the 255 building in SH001 as part of the Child Mind Institute’s Speak Up for Kids campaign.
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CentraState hosts free arthritis symposium
     CentraState Healthcare System and The Arthritis Foundation, in celebration of Arthritis Month, are teaming up to host a free Arthritis Symposium on May 30, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main St., Freehold.
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Vigilance is key in detecting skin cancer
     While cancer is never a positive thing, there is much good news to note about skin cancer. Skin cancer is among the most common forms of cancer.And, once treated effectively, it’s also the most curable form. Skin cancer falls into two categories: melanoma and non-melanoma.While both need to be treated, melanomas can be more deadly.
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Functional link identified between two causes of breast cancer treatment failure
     Research fromThe Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) shows a functional link between two major causes of treatment failure in breast cancer, showing the protein behind one of these causes plays a role in increasing the drug resistance properties of the other.The work, which investigators say could help to identify targeted therapies, was presented in abstract form at the Annual Meeting of the
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Pedicures should be a safe and enjoyable experience
     A s spring and summer begin, many women will be heading to local nail spas for pedicures.According to an American Podiatric Medical Association Survey, 50 percent of women ages 18-49 have gone for a professional pedicure by age 25.
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