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University Medical Center of Princeton is conveniently located on Plainsboro Road immediately off of Route 1 in Plainsboro, NJ.

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Week of June 23rd 2017

New Center at UMCP Provides Comprehensive Digestive Health Services From Routine Screening to Advanced Diagnostic and Treatment Procedures

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niversity Medical Center of Princeton (UMCP) has opened the Center for Digestive Health, giving patients streamlined access to high-quality, coordinated care that encompasses everything from general gastroenterology services to specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures.

Board certified gastroenterologists Anish A. Sheth, MD, and Eric H. Shen, MD, are Co-Medical Directors of the Center for Digestive Health, which opened this month in the Medical Arts Pavilion, a medical office building attached to UMCP. The new center is temporarily located in Suite 260 of the Medical Arts Pavilion. A permanent home is under renovation in Suite 300 of the same building within the offices of Princeton Medicine, the primary and specialty care physician network of Princeton HealthCare System (PHCS).

Dr. Sheth and Dr. Shen recently joined Princeton Medicine. Additional board certified gastroenterologists with Princeton Medicine—including Stanley C. Hsu, MD, Kevin S. Skole, MD, and Deborah K. Sokol, MD—will be integrated into the new center as well.

“Our goal is to provide high-quality care and to give our patients an efficient way to access it,” said Barry S. Rabner, President and CEO of Princeton HealthCare System, which includes both Princeton Medicine and UMCP. “The Center for Digestive Health offers a complete range of gastroenterology services and a nurse navigator who works with each patient to coordinate care with other departments throughout UMCP and PHCS.”

The Center’s team is lead by Co-Medical Directors, Anish A. Sheth, MD, and Eric H. Shen, MD. Both are board certified gastroenterologists.

esophageal sphincter and muscles of the esophagus.

Stretta therapy, a minimally invasive procedure that provides long-term relief from GERD.

Patients are often referred to the center by their primary care physicians for consultation with a specialist and diagnosis and treatment of ongoing gastrointestinal (GI) issues. Others contact the center directly to schedule procedures such as colonoscopies, which are performed to screen for early signs of colorectal cancer or to evaluate a patient experiencing symptoms such as abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, unexplained weight loss, diarrhea or constipation.

Radiofrequency ablation, a procedure to remove diseased, precancerous cells from the esophagus.

Individuals experiencing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, acid reflux, swallowing difficulties and abdominal or chest pain are evaluated via upper endoscopy procedures.

Most endoscopic procedures arranged through the Center for Digestive Health are performed in the Stephen & Roxanne Distler Center for Ambulatory Surgery, also located in the Medical Arts Pavilion. Endoscopic procedures are also performed at:

Additional minimally invasive procedures accessible through the new center include endoscopic ultrasound, which is used to diagnose and treat GI conditions including some types of cancer, and endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), a procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions related to the liver, gallbladder, bile ducts and pancreas.

Dr. Sheth noted that UMCP’s Esophageal Program is part of the new center, giving patients the benefit of advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques such as: Wireless esophageal pH monitoring and impedance pH testing, which measure the reflux of acid from the stomach into the esophagus among patients with gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD).

High-resolution esophageal manometry, a test that measures the function of the lower

“Diagnosing and treating conditions at an early stage significantly improves a patient’s prognosis,” Dr. Sheth said. “In the Center for Digestive Health, our physicians are equipped with the best diagnostic tools available and have access to a full range of treatment options.”

UMCP Center for Ambulatory Surgery, 8 Centre Drive, Monroe Princeton Endoscopy Center, 731 Alexander Road, Suite 104, Princeton For an appointment, please call 609-853-7272 About Princeton HealthCare System Princeton HealthCare System is a comprehensive, integrated healthcare system that strives to anticipate and serve the lifelong needs of central New Jersey residents, including acute care hospital services through University Medical Center of Princeton, behavioral healthcare through Princeton House Behavioral Health, rehabilitation, home care, hospice care, ambulatory surgery, a primary and specialty medical practice, and fitness and wellness services. For more information, visit www.princetonhcs.org.

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Week of June 23rd 2017

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Be Be Aaware Aaware of of Ticks Ticks When When Enjoying Enjoying the the Outdoors Outdoors

Wearing long pants and sleeves and tall socks can discourage ticks from latching on when people are enjoying the outdoors.

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hen the weather warms, yards beckon, hiking trails look even more inviting and even a patch of grass can be a welcoming respite. Lots of fun can be had outside, but caution is needed. While this time of year is prime for outdoor frolicking, it's also a time when tick populations explode.

other animal can be a host to these nondiscriminatory bugs. Animals carry the diseases, which are then passed through the tick to others.

Disease-spreading ticks can be extremely hard to detect because of their diminutive size, especially when they are in the larva or nymph stages.

Ticks are small crawling bugs in the arachnid (spider) family. There are Therefore, preventing tick bites remains the single-best way to stay ahead hundreds of different kinds of ticks in the world. The creature subsists on of Lyme disease and other illnesses. Understanding tick habitats and meals of blood from a host animal. behavior can make it easier to avoid them.

Ticks can carry bacteria, viruses and other pathogens that can cause serious Where to find ticks disease in humans and other animals, states LymeDisease.org. Ticks feed Ticks will congregate anywhere the animals they feed upon live. Primarily and mate mostly on deer, but rodents, birds, lizards, and just about any they are located in wooded and grassy areas. Adult ticks will climb up on tall grass waiting for an animal to pass by so they can climb aboard.

Nymphs and larvae will live in layers of decomposing leaves under trees.

Moisture is a friend to ticks, which are less active in sunny, dry areas.

Therefore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says removing leaf litter, clearing tall grasses and brush and mowing the lawn frequently can help. The following are additional ways to create tick-safe zones at home.

• Stack wood neatly in a dry area • Keep playground equipment and entertaining spaces away from trees and yard edges • Discourage unwanted animals with fencing

• Prevent tick migration into yards with a three-foot-wide barrier of gravel between lawns and wooded areas.

• If desired, employ acaricides (tick pesticides) to reduce the number of ticks in your yard On the go

When enjoying the great outdoors, avoid tall grasses and stay on trails.

Wear tall socks or pants during hikes to prevent ticks from latching on.

A thorough inspection of the body is advisable each time people return indoors. Check hidden areas, such as behind the knees, under the arms and in other skin-fold areas, for ticks.

Tick populations grow as the weather warms. Ensure summer fun is not 00229885.6.0x5.03.0624.PremierUrology.indd dampened by tick-related illness. — Metro Creative Connection AdvErTorIAl

When It’s Time To See A Urologist: Take An Active Role In Your Healthcare Men and women alike can benefit greatly from the expertise of a urologist. From common everyday health concerns to more complex needs, the urologists of Urology Care Alliance (UCA) are here to help and offer you the best treatment plan possible. But how do you know when you need to see a urologist?

Here are few health issues and concerns that should be a sign it’s time to see a urologist: Painful Urination Infections can occur in any part of the urinary tract, and are most often caused by bacteria. A urologist can determine the cause and recommend targeted treatment.

Kidney Abnormality If your doctor detects anything unusual in your kidney on an X-ray, CAT scan, or other imaging study, you should be referred to a urologist.

Urinary Incontinence It’s time to see your urologist if the incontinence begins suddenly or if it interferes with your lifestyle.

Urinary incontinence is fairly common and can be managed or treated to alleviate the inconvenience.

Frequent Urination Several issues can cause a frequent need to empty your bladder. Frequent urination can indicate a number of different issues in both men and women and should be discussed with a urologist.

Blood in Your Urine Even if you experience blood in your urine off and on, it may be a signal that something could be wrong.

Blood in the urine is never a normal occurrence and necessitates a trip to the urologist.

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