Some of the problems left after a stroke "“ such as paralysis on one side of the body, or difficulty with swallowing "“ are easy to see and address. But stroke survivors may be left with damage to their brain that makes it hard for them to interpret the environment around them. This 'hidden disability' requires targeted diagnostic and treatment strategies.
Reasearchers at UMDNJ have discovered cause of "nitrate tolerance" in patients taking nitroglycerin medication over an extended period of time to treat chest pain caused by heart disease.
A UMDNJ case study focused on use of the Nintendo Wii for rehabilitation of a teen with cerebral palsy is believed to be the first published research showing the physical therapy benefits resulting from use of the wildly popular gaming system. Researchers say the gaming system complements traditional techniques.
Adding to the growing concerns over the health risks posed by lead and other chemicals in synthetic turf materials, a new study by researchers at the UMDNJ-School of Public Health finds that when children or athletes ingest the tiny rubber granules in synthetic turf, it is likely that a significant portion of the lead in the granules will be absorbed by their bodies' gastric fluids.
Dr. Robert S. DiPaola named the new director of The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), the state's only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Qigong therapy, a form of traditional Chinese medical practice, appears to be a potential complementary treatment for osteoarthritis dependent upon the capability of the healer.
Vitamin D, the principal regulator of calcium in the body, may prevent the production of malignant cells such as breast and prostate cancer cells and protect against specific autoimmune disorders including multiple sclerosis.
A Professor and Chief of Plastic Surgery at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-New Jersey Medical School has embarked on a mission to provide open access to vital information on plastic surgery via the internet.