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K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital at Jersey Shore University Medical Center is proud to announce a $250,000 donation from iPlay America, a premier indoor theme park located in Freehold, NJ. The gift will help fund the Child Life Program at K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital, which focuses on supporting the emotional well-being of young patients and their families during a hospital stay.

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The DOE's Associate Director of Science for Fusion Energy Sciences Ed Synakowski discusses key discoveries in the quest to develop fusion energy as a clean, affordable, abundant, and environmentally friendly source of generating electric energy.

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Fifity middle school boys came to the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory on March 4 for a half-day of hands-on science activities. The event was one of many National Week at the Labs events taking place Feb. 29 to March 4 as part of President Obama's My Brother's Keeper Program. The initiative is aimed at supporting and inspiring boys and young men of color to succeed in school and go on to college and successful careers.

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The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, and Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, NJ, are collaborating to defeat a common foe: a dangerous drug-resistant bacterium called Clostridium difficile, or C. difficile.

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Research from an investigator at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and colleagues from other facilities across the country, shows a social-cognitive intervention designed for parents of children undergoing a stem cell transplant had beneficial effects in reducing caregiver distress during the hospitalization period as compared with current best-practice psychosocial care.

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Engineers at PPPL have developed an updated version of a key electronic component that helps regulate the current that powers the coils in PPPL's recently completed National Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade.

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center introduces the first cochlear implant surgery program in Monmouth and Ocean counties, providing new hope for children and adults, whether they're born deaf or experience hearing loss later in life, to talk on the phone, listen to music, and hear the voices of their friends and loved ones.

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The breast surgery and reconstructive team at The Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ, is taking the lead in providing new and progressive advances in breast cancer surgery. Valley was the first hospital in northern New Jersey where an innovative technique – called pre-pectoral placement of a tissue expander -- was utilized during breast reconstruction surgery following a mastectomy. The procedure results in diminished post-operative pain, quicker recovery time, improved mobility, and an excellent aesthetic outcome for patients.

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A dragonfly barely an inch and a half long appears to be animal world's most prolific long distance traveler – flying thousands of miles over oceans as it migrates from continent to continent – according to newly published research led by biologists at Rutgers University-Newark.

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Research from an investigator at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and colleagues from the National Cancer Institute and other facilities, shows differences in a certain type of small protein vary by race and may contribute differently to the development of lung cancer in African Americans and European Americans.

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Every March, we are all faced with the arrival of Daylight Saving Time and its impact on our circadian rhythms, our sleep-wake pattern. The 1-hour shift in time can even temporarily disrupt our ability to fall asleep at night and to wake up in the morning. We not only lose an hour of sleep, but the time change disrupts the body’s biological clock and circadian rhythm. The effect is the same as jetlag in plane travel, in which our bodies remain on the prior schedule for a period of time.

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PPPL inventors won an award for their invention of an on-demand method to create a badly needed isotope used routinely in medical imaging for diagnosis.

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This winter, a group of past and present PPPL graduate students collaborated on a new exhibition at the Princeton University Art Museum that explores the connections between art and physics.

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BioMotiv has created a biotech startup, Z53 Therapeutics, to discover and develop new agents for the treatment of p53-dependent cancers using a technology from Rutgers University. The company has licensed IP around the discovery of small molecules that act as zinc metallochaperones to shuttle zinc across cell membranes and reactivate mutant p53.

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She recognized discriminatory laws hurt women – and men – and sought to revamp them one case at a time.

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The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) announced its candidates today for open positions on the 2016–2017 Board of Director.

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Meet Michael Gottlieb, The Rutgers Alumnus Who First Identified the Deadly Disease We Now Call AIDS

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Several physicians at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey have been named as a ‘Top Doctor for Women’s Health’ by Inside Jersey magazine. Attributes considered include board certification, medical education, training, hospital appointments, years in practice and professional achievements.

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At 31, Somerset resident Shawn Fohs was the picture of good health: fit, with no chronic health conditions, and a reputation of never getting sick. But on Aug. 2, an undiagnosed heart condition nearly cost Fohs his life. Using cardiac ablation, a Rutgers cardiac electrophysiologist helped resolve the underlying problem and save his life.

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Significantly more individuals who smoke and have a serious mental illness made a sincere attempt to quit after receiving a single, 45-minute counseling session, compared to those who received an interactive educational intervention. According to a study published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research by investigators at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

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With the support of a pollution prevention grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency, a Rowan University (Glassboro, New Jersey) chemical engineering team has been working with DuPont scientists on improving the sustainability of chemical manufacture.

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Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey researcher Michael L. Gatza, PhD, has received a $747,000 Pathway to Independence Award from the National Cancer Institute to explore the mechanism behind the development of a subtype of ovarian cancer. The aim is to identify what drives cell pathway activity so that novel therapeutic strategies can be developed.

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Visikol Inc., a student-run biotech startup from Rutgers that markets a technology platform for use in scientific and medical research, has earned a $500,000 commitment from a venture capital group. Visikol sells a versatile clearing agent, which is a chemical formula that renders tissues transparent, allowing researchers to effectively visualize biological tissues in 3-D, as opposed to traditional slicing based 2-D visualization.

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Article describes the Digital Coil Protection System that safeguards the Spherical Torus Experiment-Upgrade at PPPL.

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Physicists at the U.S. Department of Energy's Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) appear to have gained important new insights into what affects turbulence within tokamaks, which can impact the leakage of heat from the fusion plasma. Understanding how fusion plasmas lose heat is crucial because the more a plasma is able to retain its heat the more efficient a fusion reactor can be.

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Paul Robeson used his fame to fight injustice for people all over the world

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In a new study published in the American Association of Cancer Research’s journal Cancer Research, a pair of investigators at Rutgers and Columbia universities has identified a gene that may provide a new source of potential drug targets for tumors that arise in pulmonary tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC). The discovery may change what is known about tumor formation and help to slow or halt tumor growth, therefore having broader implications in cancer research.

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Seasoned leader to work with the Southern Ocean team to best position the medical center for the challenges that lie ahead in a dynamic and ever-changing health care environment.

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Event puts a healthy twist on a guy’s night out!

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The International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research (ISPOR) announced its three plenary sessions and speakers for the 21st Annual International Meeting that will be held May 21–25, 2016 in Washington, DC, USA. Each of the three plenary sessions will explore the concepts of the conference theme—Value, Affordability, and Patient Centeredness: Can We Have It All?.

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Research from investigators at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and colleagues shows the intracellular process of autophagy plays a role in the development of prostate cancer.

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When Joachim Messing discovered a way to crack the genetic code of humans and plants like rice, corn and wheat, he did not patent his work. Instead, he gave away the tools he invented – for free – to his fellow scientists around the world because he believed it was vital for future research.

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Meridian Health is joining forces with Rutgers Cancer Institute on research comparing the effectiveness of print versus online materials in helping prostate cancer patients cope with treatment-related and psycho-social challenges once therapy has ended.

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Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Community Hospital are pleased to welcome Brandon D. Mirochnik, M.D. to the medical staff.

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Award demonstrates commitment to quality care for stroke patients.

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In celebration of February American Heart Month, Meridian CardioVascular Network is kicking off a series of fun and fabulous community events providing expert advice, heart healthy tips, and the latest information about prevention and treatments. The events will take place at Meridian Health locations throughout Monmouth and Ocean counties, and embrace American Heart Month’s signature red symbols.

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Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) physicists collaborating on the Wendelstein 7-X (W 7-X) stellarator fusion energy device in Greifswald, Germany were on hand for the Feb. 3 celebration when German Chancellor Angela Merkel pushed a button to produce a hydrogen-fueled superhot gas called a plasma.

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Breast Cancer Patients Have Enhanced Access to Breast Surgery Expertise in Ocean and Monmouth Counties

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Comprehensive Center Accreditation demonstrates adherence to national quality standards for delivery of safe, high quality weight loss surgery and bariatric patient care.

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Yoga practitioners have been touting yoga’s psychological and physical benefits for more than 5,000 years. Increasingly, yoga is being recommended for some patients with heart disease.

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Scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL), who collaborate with the Max Planck Institute in Germany on the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) fusion energy reactor, congratulated the team for starting its scientific investigations on fusion energy by producing its first hydrogen plasma on Feb. 3.

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Shannon Greco, a science education program leader at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, has been named one of the YWCA Princeton’s “women of excellence” for her work with young women and disadvantaged youth, including her help in starting two all-girls robotics teams for the YWCA Princeton.

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Riverview Medical Center and Bayshore Community Hospital are pleased to welcome Javier I. Soares-Velez, M.D. to the medical staff. Dr. Soares-Velez joins following his fellowship in Polytrauma/Amputee/MSK Rehab at Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center in Richmond, VA.

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Fusion energy is natural, safe, environmentally-friendly, conservation- friendly, and international. Here are 10 facts you should know about fusion energy.

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Rutgers researcher finds that instant messaging in the dark makes a difference compared to having the lights on

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Feature describes modeling of laser-produced plasmas that closely approximate the plasma in astrophysical objects.

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A web-based intervention targeted toward young, female users of indoor tanning beds has tested favorably among these users and may encourage cessation of this behavior. That is according to research by Rutgers Cancer Institute which tested an intervention that targeted users’ perceptions of the benefits and value of tanning

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Reynold Panettieri has joined Rutgers to develop the university's first clinical and translational science institute and serve as its director. He joins Rutgers from the University of Pennsylvania, where's he held several positions.

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Mountainview Program at Rutgers has produced national scholars

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Adverse experiences in early childhood, including incarceration of a parent, and physical and psychological abuse, impede on learning and behavior development as early as kindergarten, according to a study released today by researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Published online by Pediatrics, a journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the evidence adds to data indicating that maltreatment and dysfunction within a home during early childhood puts young children at-risk for poor health outcomes as adults.