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Jersey Shore is the first hospital in the state to offer a new minimally invasive treatment for a common women’s health problem.

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Dr. Lospinuso joins a three day exchange of the most advanced practices in spinal surgery.

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Dr. Shifrin has been invited to present a keynote lecture at The 29th Biennial Conference of the Israel Surgical Association and Israeli Forum of Endocrine Surgery on September 27 at the Israeli Medical Association headquarters in Ramat Gan, Israel. Additionally, Dr. Shifrin will present Molecular Markers in Thyroid Cancer: Changing Surgical Approach at the Department of Surgery Grand Rounds at Kaplan Medical Center in Rehovot, Israel on October 1.

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University at Buffalo translational researchers are developing a richer understanding of atherosclerosis in humans, revealing a key role for stem cells that promote inflammation.

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The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health will host a Scientific Symposium on October 17th in honor of the 10th anniversary of Meatless Monday, a non-profit initiative of The Monday Campaigns founded in 2003 by New York ad man and health advocate Sid Lerner and the Johns Hopkins Center for a Livable Future.

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Fossil data show scaling of limbs altered as birds originated from dinosaurs

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Leading pathology experts convene at College of American Pathologists annual meeting on October 13-15 at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Florida.

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London is to host a major conference, looking at women's influence on the health of their families and communities and the role this has to play in developing strategies for improving the overall health and well-being of cities.

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Research published by University at Buffalo scientists is the first to demonstrate a broad range of protein changes in the retina of a rat model of a rare, but sometimes deadly, birth defect.

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As Earth’s temperature climbs, stony corals are in decline. Less discussed, however, is the plight of gorgonian corals — softer, flexible, tree-like species. Divers have noted that gorgonians seem to be proliferating in parts of the Caribbean, and a new study will look to quantify this phenomenon.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center physicians Glenn S. Parker, M.D., FACS, interim chief of Surgery; Stacy Doumas, M.D., Psychiatry; and Meghan Rattigan, D.O., Obstetrics and Gynecology, recently received volunteer faculty awards from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (Rutgers RWJMS). The awards recognize contributions from volunteer faculty members in each clinical department at Rutgers RWJMS for exemplary teaching, community service, research, or patient care.

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A team of University of Montreal and McGill University researchers have devised a method to identify how signaling molecules orchestrate the sequential steps in cell division.

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Mark J. Krasna, M.D., corporate medical director of Oncology, Meridian Cancer Care and chair of the Esophageal Cancer Task Force for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), in collaboration with a team of clinical leaders from around the world, recently published Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Staging of Patients with Esophageal Cancer.

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Denise Johnson Miller, M.D., FACS, medical director of Breast Surgery at Jersey Shore University Medical Center and part of Meridian Cancer Care, recently received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition from U.S. Congresswoman Anna Eshoo of California. The award recognizes Dr. Miller’s service and commitment to the breast cancer community during her two decades at Stanford Medical School in Stanford, California.

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Some of this year's flu vaccine will protect against four strains of the virus. There will also be vaccines which protect against three strains of the virus as well. This is the first year the four strain flu vaccine is available.

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Nanoscale “cages” made from strands of DNA can encapsulate small-molecule drugs and release them in response to a specific stimulus, McGill University researchers report in a new study.

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A new study on mentholated cigarette use in the U.S. finds an increase in menthol cigarette smoking among young adults and concludes that efforts to reduce smoking likely are being thwarted by the sale and marketing of mentholated cigarettes, including emerging varieties of established youth brands.

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Previous studies have shown that overweight and obese people have a harder time delaying gratification, so they are more likely to forego the healthy body later on in favor of eating more calorie-dense foods now. But University at Buffalo research published last month in the journal Appetite now shows that behavioral interventions that improve delay of gratification can work just as well with overweight and obese women as with lean women.

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A new study published today in Arthritis Research & Therapy provides the first genomic characterization of remission in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis patients.

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Scientists successfully crystallized a short RNA sequence, poly (rA)11, and used data collected at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron to confirm the hypothesis of a poly (rA) double-helix.

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In a new study published in Neuron, researchers have identified how a fundamental biological process called protein synthesis is controlled within the body’s circadian clock — the internal mechanism that controls one’s daily rhythms. Their findings may help shed light on future treatments for disorders triggered by circadian clock dysfunction, including jet lag, shift work disorders, and chronic conditions like depression and Parkinson’s disease.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center will host its annual Community Day and 5K run/walk on Sunday, September 15, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This event will be held at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, located at 1945 Route 33 in Neptune.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s bariatric surgery program has been accredited as a Level 2 facility under the Bariatric Surgery Center Network (BSCN) Accreditation Program of the American College of Surgeons (ACS). The accreditation demonstrates the hospital’s commitment to providing the highest quality care for bariatric surgery patients.

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Research from McGill University suggests that people who are vulnerable to developing alcoholism exhibit a distinctive brain response when drinking alcohol, according to a new study by Prof. Marco Leyton, of McGill University’s Department of Psychiatry. Compared to people at low risk for alcohol-use problems, those at high risk showed a greater dopamine response in a brain pathway that increases desire for rewards. These findings, published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, could help shed light on why some people are more at risk of suffering from alcoholism and could mark an important step toward the development of treatment options.

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Scientists are developing a clearer picture of how visual systems develop in mammals. The findings offer important clues to the origin of retinal disorders later in life.

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Meridian Health, a leading New Jersey health care system, has recently earned the highest designated Chest Pain Center Accreditation by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care (SCPC), a global not-for-profit organization committed to leading the fight to eliminate heart disease as the number one cause of death worldwide. As the only health care system in New Jersey to receive this recognition, Meridian distinguishes itself as providing the best care available for patients who present with symptoms of a heart attack.

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On August 2, the Center for Thyroid, Adrenal and Parathyroid Disease at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, in partnership with Meridian Cancer Care and the Light of Life Foundation, presented a free educational thyroid cancer conference featuring Meridian Health specialists. The conference focused on vital topics for thyroid cancer patients, survivors and their families, and is the only of its kind to take place in the state. More than 75 community members attended Surviving Thyroid Cancer, which included exhibits on genetics, speech therapy and radiology.

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To understand how solar cells heal themselves, look no further than the nearest tree leaf or the back of your hand. NC State University researchers have developed a regenerative solar cell that uses branching channels to best mimic natural processes.

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A flexible nano-scaffold could help make rechargeable lithium ion batteries last longer. Applications range from improved cell phone batteries to electric cars that can travel farther on a charge.

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The bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae harmlessly colonizes the mucous linings of throats and noses in most people, only becoming virulent when they leave those comfortable surroundings. Now, University at Buffalo researchers reveal how that happens.

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Mark Martens, M.D., chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, announces that the hospital is participating in a clinical study to evaluate the safety, immunogenicity and efficacy of an investigational vaccine for the prevention of primary symptomatic Clostridium difficile infection (CDI). Clostridium difficile (C. diff) is a potentially life-threatening, spore-forming bacterium that causes intestinal disease. While most types of health care-associated infections (HAIs) are declining, C. diff is emerging as a leading cause of life-threatening, HAIs worldwide.

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CAP supports legislation introduced by Rep Jackie Speier to end self-referral.

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Tiny silicon crystals caused no health problems in monkeys three months after large doses were injected, marking a step forward in the quest to bring such materials into clinics as biomedical imaging agents, according to a new study.

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Prof. Kathleen Cullen of the Dept of Physiology has been able to identify a distinct and surprisingly small cluster of cells deep within the brain that react within milliseconds to readjust our movements when something unexpected happens. What is astounding is that each individual neuron in this tiny region displays the ability to predict and selectively respond to unexpected motion. This finding both overturns current theories about how we learn to maintain our balance, and also has significant implications for understanding the neural basis of motion sickness.

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Researchers at McGill University have discovered a new way to join materials together using ultrasound. Ultrasound – sound so high it cannot be heard – is normally used to smash particles apart in water. In a recent study, the team of researchers, led by McGill professor Jake Barralet, from the faculties of Dentistry and Medicine, found that if particles were coated with phosphate, they could instead bond together into strong agglomerates, about the size of grains of sand. Their results are published in the journal Advanced Materials.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center is pleased to announce the completion of the Musso Healing Garden, made possible by a generous gift from Victor and Angela Musso and their daughter, Carol Musso Foley of Spring Lake, NJ and Suffern, NY. Located in a tranquil enclave adjacent to Jersey Shore’s North South Concourse, the Musso Healing Garden dedication took place during a special ceremony and luncheon reception held on June 30. The celebration was attended by more than 75 members of the Musso family, their friends, and Jersey Shore team members and supporters.

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Registration now open; proceeds to benefit Seahawk Club

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Only 11% of drugs that enter clinical trials ultimately receive regulatory approval. One possible reason is flawed preclinical animal research. A new study led by McGill University researchers identifies key procedures believed to address threats to the validity of preclinical findings.

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The plant pathogen that caused the Irish potato famine in the 1840s lives on today with a different genetic blueprint and an even larger arsenal of weaponry to harm and kill plants.

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College of American Pathologists will host a free webinar on genomic analysis on Tuesday, July 23 from 2-3 p.m. CDT. Leading experts in the field will discuss current and future applications in pathology.

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For the second straight year, St. Louis College of Pharmacy is named to the elite 'Great College to Work For' list by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma.

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Jersey Shore, in partnership with Meridian Cancer Care and the Light of Life Foundation, will present a free educational conference featuring Meridian Health specialists. The conference, taking place in Jersey Shore’s Lance Auditorium from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., will focus on vital topics for thyroid cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Surviving Thyroid Cancer will also include exhibits on genetics, speech therapy and radiology. The event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.

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College of American Pathologist reacts to a new report from the GAO documenting millions of dollars in wasteful health care spending by physicians who self-refer anatomic pathology services.

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In Nature this week, Santa Fe Institute External Professor Andreas Wagner and University of Zurich colleague Aditya Barve, by simulating changes in an organism’s metabolism, show that most traits may emerge as non-crucial "exaptations" rather than as selection-advantageous adaptations.

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McGill University researchers are shedding light on the biological mechanisms by which cranberries may impart protective properties against urinary tract and other infections.

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Chemists from North Carolina State University have performed a DNA-based logic-gate operation within a human cell. The research may pave the way to more complicated computations in live cells, as well as new methods of disease detection and treatment.

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Seven receive Genetics Society of America poster awards at worm meeting.

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The idea that females are more resilient than males in responding to stress is a popular view, and now University at Buffalo researchers have found a scientific explanation. The paper describing their embargoed study will be published July 9 online, in the high-impact journal, Molecular Psychiatry.