It’s commonly known that being more active improves your overall health, and doing something as simple as walking more can help add years to your life. But improving your mobility might be worth more than you think. “Mobility is one of the best predictors of health, longevity, and quality [...]
By Dr. Alfred DeLuca, MD New Jersey is unfortunately home to an abundant number of deer ticks. Our mid-Atlantic region has by far the highest tick (also called black-legged tick or Ixodes scapularis) population in the nation. Regardless of the precautionary measures you take, you will more than [...]
By Sanjay Mehta, DO As both a pediatrician working in an emergency department and as a parent, I’ve heard, answered and even asked the age-old question: “When should I take my child to the ER?” No doubt, being caught in the grip of a situation that prompts this [...]
By Sanjay Mehta, DO, FAAP Right now, throughout New Jersey, most of us are getting ready to enjoy some family time at the pool or beach. When you have children around water, there is always the need to keep a careful eye on your little ones, which can [...]
Picture this. You’re in a motor vehicle accident, be it either as the driver or passenger. The car suffered bad bumps and bruises – and so did you. While the vehicle needs to visit a body shop, you head directly to the nearest hospital ER to receive your [...]
The Statesir Cancer Center is hosting its 10th annual Cancer Survivors Day event on Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CentraState’s Star and Barry Tobias Ambulatory Campus, 901 W. Main Street. The free event is open to anyone who has been touched by cancer and will include brunch, a [...]
By Jared Gold, MD From the day we’re born, literally a few hours after the onset of life, bacteria begins to grow within our gut. Over time, this “flora” becomes more diverse, complex and immense. Soon, it becomes one of the most vital and powerful forces for defining [...]
By Bhavesh Balar, MD Cancer is an unpredictable disease — two people diagnosed with the same type of cancer may have completely different responses to the same treatment. That’s why cancer care continues to evolve from standardized treatment regimens to more personalized, targeted therapies. These newer treatments take [...]
As part of its commitment to providing the most advanced care for multiple sclerosis (MS), the Linda E. Cardinale MS Center at CentraState regularly participates in nationwide clinical studies of new treatments. The center is currently among the sites across the country enrolling patents in clinical trials of ocrelizumab, a new [...]
In recognition of National Stroke Awareness Month during May, CentraState Medical Center is encouraging everyone to recognize the signs of stroke to help save a life. While significant inroads have been made in the prevention and treatment of strokes, the after-effects can still be debilitating or irreversible. In fact, [...]
