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Shore Gastroenterology Associates, PC, are committed to excellence in patient care with the greatest degree of compassion. Their facility and offices use the state-of-the-art equipment and provide a serene environment for their patients. Read more on pages 32 & 33

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NON-SURGICAL KNEE PAIN RELIEF WITH COLD LASER AND THERMO-ELECTRIC COMPRESSION New Custom Knee Pain Relief Treatment Common Causes Of Knee Pain: REHABILITY of Freehold announces their new, customized Knee Pain Relief treatment ͻ ƌƚŚƌŝƟƐͬ ĞŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉĞĚ ƚŽ ŚĞůƉ ƚŚŽƐĞ ǁŚŽ ƐƵīĞƌ ĨƌŽŵ ŶĞǁ Žƌ ĐŚƌŽŶŝĐ ŬŶĞĞ ƉĂŝŶ͘ EĂƟŽŶͲǁŝĚĞ ƚŚĞƌĞ ŚĂǀĞ ďĞĞŶ ƌĞƉŽƌƚƐ ŽĨ Ă ƌĞĐĞŶƚ ƐƵƌŐĞ ŝŶ ĚŽĐƚŽƌƐ͛ ǀŝƐŝƚƐ ƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ƚŽ ǀĂƌŝŽƵƐ ƚǇƉĞƐ ŽĨ ŬŶĞĞ ͻ ĂƌƟůĂŐĞ ĂŵĂŐĞ ƉĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ĂƐƐŽĐŝĂƚĞĚ ŝŶũƵƌŝĞƐ͘ tŚŝůĞ ŬŶĞĞ ŝŶũƵƌŝĞƐ ĂƌĞ ŬŶŽǁŶ ƚŽ ďĞ ŵŽƌĞ ĐŽŵŵŽŶ ŝŶ ͻ dĞŶĚŽŶŝƟƐ ĂƚŚůĞƚĞƐ͕ ŵĂŶǇ ƐƚƵĚŝĞƐ ŚĂǀĞ ĚĞŵŽŶƐƚƌĂƚĞĚ ŵŽƐƚ ŬŶĞĞ ƉƌŽďůĞŵƐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ ƚŚĞǇ ͻ ƵƌƐŝƟƐ ĐĂƵƐĞ ĂƌĞ ŽŌĞŶ ƚŚĞ ƌĞƐƵůƚ ŽĨ ĞǀĞƌǇĚĂǇ ǁĞĂƌ ĂŶĚ ƚĞĂƌ͕ ŽǀĞƌƵƐĞ ĂŶĚ ĐŽŵŵŽŶůǇ ŽĐĐƵƌ ĚƵƌŝŶŐ ůĞŝƐƵƌĞ͕ ŚŽŵĞ Žƌ ǁŽƌŬͲƌĞůĂƚĞĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ͘ ͻ /ŶƐƚĂďŝůŝƚǇ ŽĨ ŵƵƐĐůĞƐͬůŝŐĂŵĞŶƚƐ Cold Laser Therapy (Low-Level Laser Therapy) ͻ ĞŝŶŐ ŽǀĞƌǁĞŝŐŚƚ ŽůĚ >ĂƐĞƌ dŚĞƌĂƉǇ͕ ĂůƐŽ ŬŶŽǁŶ ĂƐ ůŽǁ ůĞǀĞů ůĂƐĞƌ ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ Žƌ >>>d͕ ŝƐ ĂŶ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞ͕ ŶŽŶͲŝŶǀĂƐŝǀĞ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ŵĞƚŚŽĚ ĐůĞĂƌĞĚ ďǇ ƚŚĞ & ŝŶ ϮϬϬϭ ĨŽƌ ĂĚũƵŶĐƟǀĞ ƵƐĞ ďǇ Ă ůŝĐĞŶƐĞĚ ƉƌĂĐƟƟŽŶĞƌ ŝŶ ƉĂŝŶ ƌĞůŝĞĨ ĂŶĚ ĂĐĐĞůĞƌĂƚĞĚ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ͘ ^ŝŶĐĞ ƚŚĞŶ͕ ƚŚĞƌĞ ĂƌĞ hundreds of clinical reports that support the usefulness of cold laser therapy for Clinical Benefits include: ŬŶĞĞ ƉĂŝŶ ƌĞůŝĞĨ͘ /ƚ ŚĂƐ ďĞĐŽŵĞ Ă ǀŝĂďůĞ͕ ŶŽŶͲƐƵƌŐŝĐĂů ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ŽƉƟŽŶ ĨŽƌ ƚŚŽƐĞ ŝŶ ͻ ZĞůŝĞǀĞƐ ĂĐƵƚĞ Θ ĐŚƌŽŶŝĐ ƉĂŝŶ ƐĞĂƌĐŚ ŽĨ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŶǀĞŶƟŽŶĂů ŵĞƚŚŽĚƐ ƚŚĂƚ ŵĂǇ ŚĂǀĞ ĨĂŝůĞĚ ƚŚĞŵ ŝŶ ƚŚĞ ƉĂƐƚ͘ hŶůŝŬĞ ƐƵƌŐĞƌǇ ĂŶĚ ŬŶĞĞ ŝŶũĞĐƟŽŶƐ͕ ĐŽůĚ ůĂƐĞƌ ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ŝƐ ƉĂŝŶůĞƐƐ ĂŶĚ ĚŽĞƐ ŶŽƚ ͻ ZĞĚƵĐĞƐ ŝŶŇĂŵŵĂƟŽŶ ;ƐǁĞůůŝŶŐͿ ĐĂƵƐĞ ĂŶǇ ŚĂƌŵĨƵů ƐŝĚĞ ĞīĞĐƚƐ͘ ͻ /ŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ ƚŚĞ ƐƉĞĞĚ͕ ƋƵĂůŝƚǇ Θ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚ REHABILITY’S ĐŽůĚ ůĂƐĞƌ ƵŶŝƚ ; ǇŶĂƚƌŽŶ yϯͿ ĂůůŽǁƐ ĨŽƌ ĂŶ ĂƉƉůŝĐĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ƌĞĚ ĂŶĚ near ŽĨ ƟƐƐƵĞ ƌĞƉĂŝƌ infrared light over an injured area which speeds the healing process as it reduces the ͻ /ŶĐƌĞĂƐĞƐ ďůŽŽĚ ƐƵƉƉůǇ ůĞǀĞů ŽĨ ƉĂŝŶ͘ EŽŶͲŚĞĂƚ ƉƌŽĚƵĐŝŶŐ Žƌ ͞ĐŽůĚ͟ ůĂƐĞƌ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ŝƐ Ă ĚŝƌĞĐƟŽŶ ŽĨ ůŝŐŚƚ ĞŶĞƌŐǇ ͻ ŝĚƐ ŝŶ ŶĞǁ ĐĞůů Θ ƟƐƐƵĞ ƌĞŐĞŶĞƌĂƟŽŶ ǁŝƚŚ ƚŚĞ ĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƉĞŶĞƚƌĂƚĞ ĚĞĞƉ ǁŝƚŚŝŶ ƚŚĞ ďŽĚǇ͛Ɛ ĂīĞĐƚĞĚ ƟƐƐƵĞƐ ƚŽ ƉƌŽŵŽƚĞ Ă ͻ WƌŽŵŽƚĞƐ ĨĂƐƚĞƌ ǁŽƵŶĚ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ ƉŽƐŝƟǀĞ ŝŵŵƵŶĞ ƌĞƐƉŽŶƐĞ ĨŽƌ ŽƉƟŵĂů ƌĞĐŽǀĞƌǇ ƟŵĞ͘ NEW! Thermo-Electric Compression Therapy REHABILITY’S new Thermo-Electric Compression system (Quad 7) ŝƐ ĂŶŽƚŚĞƌ ƐĂĨĞ͕ ĨĂƐƚͲĂĐƟŶŐ ĂůƚĞƌŶĂƟǀĞ ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ĂƉƉůŝĞĚ ŝŶ ŽƵƌ ŬŶĞĞ ƉĂŝŶ ƌĞůŝĞĨ ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ͘ ĂƐĞĚ ŽŶ ĞĂĐŚ ĐŽŶĚŝƟŽŶ͕ ǁĞ ǁŝůů ĚĞƚĞƌŵŝŶĞ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĂƉƉƌŽƉƌŝĂƚĞ ƚĞŵƉĞƌĂƚƵƌĞ ǁŚĞƚŚĞƌ ŚŽƚ Žƌ ĐŽůĚ͕ ďĞƐƚͲƐƵŝƚĞĚ ĨŽƌ ƌĂƉŝĚ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ͘ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌĞĚ ĐŽŵƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ǁƌĂƉ ĚĞƐŝŐŶĞĚ ƐƉĞĐŝĮĐĂůůǇ ĨŽƌ ƚŚĞ ŬŶĞĞ ŝƐ ƚŚĞŶ ĂƉƉůŝĞĚ͘ tŚĞŶ ĂĐƟǀĂƚĞĚ͕ ƚŚĞ ǁƌĂƉ ďĞŐŝŶƐ ƚŽ ĐŽŵƉƌĞƐƐ ƚŚĞ ŬŶĞĞ͕ ƉƌĞƐƐƵƌŝǌŝŶŐ ĚĂŵĂŐĞĚ ƟƐƐƵĞƐ ĂůůŽǁŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ĨƵůů ƚŚĞƌŵĂů ĞīĞĐƚ ƚŽ ƌĞĂĐŚ ĚĞĞƉĞƌ ůĂǇĞƌƐ͘ ƐŚŽƌƚ ƟŵĞ ůĂƚĞƌ͕ ƚŚĞ ƉƌĞƐƐƵƌĞ ŝƐ ƌĞĚƵĐĞĚ͕ ĂůůŽǁŝŶŐ Ă ƐƵƌŐĞ ŽĨ ŚĞĂůƚŚǇ ďůŽŽĚ ŇŽǁ ďĂĐŬ ŝŶƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƵƌƌŽƵŶĚŝŶŐ ŬŶĞĞ ũŽŝŶƚ ƚŽ ĨƵƌƚŚĞƌ ĨĂĐŝůŝƚĂƚĞ ƚŚĞ ŚĞĂůŝŶŐ ƉƌŽĐĞƐƐ͘ DŽƐƚ ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ͛ ƌĞƉŽƌƚ ŝŵŵĞĚŝĂƚĞ ƉĂŝŶ ƌĞůŝĞĨ ĂƐ ƚŚĞ ĐŽŵƉƌĞƐƐŝŽŶ ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ŝƐ ĂƉƉůŝĞĚ͘ Ǉ ƉƌŽŵŽƟŶŐ Ă ŵŽƌĞ ĞĸĐŝĞŶƚ ƉŚĂƐĞ ŽĨ ƉĂŝŶ ƌĞůŝĞĨ ŵŽƐƚ ƉĂƟĞŶƚƐ͛ ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ Ă ƐŵŽŽƚŚĞƌ ƚƌĂŶƐŝƟŽŶ ƚŽ ƚŚĞ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚĞŶŝŶŐ ƉŚĂƐĞ͕ ǀŝƚĂů ŝŶ ĂƐƐƵƌŝŶŐ ƚŚĞ ŵŽƐƚ ĨĂǀŽƌĂďůĞ ŽƵƚĐŽŵĞ͘ ͞dŚĞ ĂƌƚŚƌŝƟƐ ŝŶ ŵǇ ŬŶĞĞ ŚĂĚ ƚŽƚĂůůǇ ƚĂŬĞŶ ŽǀĞƌ ŵǇ ůŝĨĞ ĨƌŽŵ ƚŚĞ ŚŽƌƌŝďůĞ ƉĂŝŶ /͛Ě ĞǆƉĞƌŝĞŶĐĞ ĚĂǇ ĂŌĞƌ ĚĂǇ ŶŽ ŵĂƩĞƌ ǁŚĂƚ / ǁĂƐ ĚŽŝŶŐ͘ / ǁĂƐŶ͛ƚ ƌĞĂĚǇ ĨŽƌ ƐƵƌŐĞƌǇ ĂŶĚ /͛ŵ ŶŽƚ ĐŽŵĨŽƌƚĂďůĞ ǁŝƚŚ ŝŶũĞĐƟŽŶƐ͘ / ǁĂƐ ĨŽƌƚƵŶĂƚĞ ƚŚĂƚ Ă ĨƌŝĞŶĚ ƌĞĨĞƌƌĞĚ ŵĞ ƚŽ ZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚǇ ƚŽ ƐĞĞŬ ŽƚŚĞƌ ƚƌĞĂƚŵĞŶƚ ŽƉƟŽŶƐ͘ dŚĞ ƚŚĞƌĂƉŝƐƚƐ͛ ĂƌĞ ƚĞƌƌŝĮĐ ĂŶĚ ƚŚĞŝƌ ŬŶĞĞ ƌĞŚĂď ƉƌŽŐƌĂŵ ŚĂƐ ŵĂĚĞ ŵĞ Ă ŶĞǁ ƉĞƌƐŽŶ͘ / ĐĂŶ͛ƚ ƚŚĂŶŬ ǇŽƵ ĞŶŽƵŐŚ͊͟ Ͳ ^ƵƐĂŶ &͕͘ &ƌĞĞŚŽůĚ REHABILITY'S KNEE PAIN RELIEF PROGRAM Phase 1

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ŽŵƉƌĞŚĞŶƐŝǀĞ ĞǀĂůƵĂƟŽŶ ŽĨ ǇŽƵƌ ŬŶĞĞ;ƐͿ ďǇ ŽƵƌ ƚĞĂŵ ŽĨ ďŽĂƌĚͲĐĞƌƟĮĞĚ ũŽŝŶƚ ƐƉĞĐŝĂůŝƐƚƐ ŝŶĐůƵĚŝŶŐ ĂŶǇ ĚŝŐŝƚĂů yͲZĂǇƐ ;ŝĨ ŶĞĐĞƐƐĂƌǇͿ͕ ƚŽ ĂƐƐŝƐƚ ŝŶ ĚĞǀĞůŽƉŝŶŐ ĂŶ ĂĐĐƵƌĂƚĞ ĚŝĂŐŶŽƐŝƐ͘

ZĞůŝĞǀĞ ƉĂŝŶ ĂŶĚ ƐǇŵƉƚŽŵƐ͘ ,ĂŶĚƐͲKŶ ŵĂŶƵĂů ƚŚĞƌĂƉǇ ĐŽŵďŝŶĞĚ ǁŝƚŚ K> > ^ Z ĂŶĚ THERMO-ELECTRIC COMPRESSION ƚŚĞƌĂƉŝĞƐ͘

ZĞŚĂďŝůŝƚĂƟŽŶ͘ ^ƉĞĐŝĂůŝǌĞĚ ƐƚƌĞƚĐŚĞƐ ĂŶĚ ĂĐƟǀŝƟĞƐ ŐĞĂƌĞĚ ƚŽ ƌĞƐƚŽƌĞ ĂŶĚ ŵĂŝŶƚĂŝŶ ĨƵůů ŬŶĞĞ ƌĂŶŐĞͲŽĨͲŵŽƟŽŶ ĂŶĚ ŬŶĞĞ ƐƚƌĞŶŐƚŚ ƚŽ ƉƌĞǀĞŶƚ ƌĞͲŝŶũƵƌǇ͘

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t would be difficult to watch an hour of primetime television today without seeing an advertisement for overactive bladder medication or adult diapers.

sexual, interpersonal and professional function. People with the the cause cause of of symptoms symptoms such such as as blood blood in in the the bladder control problems often struggle with simple everyday urine urine (hematuria), (hematuria), painful painful urination urination activities, such as working, shopping, or seeing a movie, for (dysuria), (dysuria), urinary urinary incontinence, incontinence, urinary urinary fear of embarrassing wetting episodes or not being near a frequency or hesitancy, frequency or hesitancy, an an inability inability to to pass pass The fact is more than 37 million adults the United sexual, interpersonal and professional function. People with the cause of symptoms such as blood t would be difficult to watch an hour of in primetime restroom. Also, overactive bladder sufferers are two to three urine (retention), or a sudden and urine (retention), or a sudden and in the States –– one in –– suffers from bladder, States onetoday in six sixwithout suffersseeing from overactive overactive bladder, for bladder control problems oftenexperience struggle with simplesleep, everyday urine (hematuria), painful urination times likely to disturbed overwhelming need to (urgency) television an advertisement times more more likely to regularly regularly experience disturbed sleep, overwhelming need to urinate urinate (urgency) and and urinary frequency, or urgency. Unfortunately, many people urinary frequency, or urgency. Unfortunately, many people activities, such aspoor working, shopping, or seeing a movie, for (dysuria), urinary incontinence, urinary overeating, and self-esteem. much more. overactive bladder medication or adult diapers. overeating, and poor self-esteem. much more. dismiss dismiss such such urinary urinary symptoms symptoms to to be be aa part part of of “getting “getting older” older” fear of embarrassing wetting episodes or not being near a frequency or hesitancy, an inability to pass Treatment: Diagnosis: The factmedical is moreintervention. than 37 million inoveractive the United restroom. Treatment: and seek The fact Diagnosis: and do do not not seek medical intervention. Theadults fact is, is, overactive Also, overactive bladder sufferers are two to three urine (retention), or a sudden and In behavior modification may Bladder control issues can be caused by a multitude of States – one in six – suffers from overactive bladder, In some some instances, instances, behavior modification bladder and urinary retention (the inability to completely Bladder control canexperience be caused by a multitude bladder and urinary retention (the inability to completely times more likely to issues regularly disturbed sleep,of overwhelming need to urinate (urgency) and may be sufficient to deal with urinary incontinence. factors. In certain cases, pregnancy and childbirth, obesity, urinary frequency, or urgency. Unfortunately, many people be sufficient to deal with urinary incontinence. empty the bladder) are not a normal part of the aging process, factors. In certain cases, pregnancy and childbirth, obesity, empty the bladder) are not a normal part of the aging process, overeating, and poor self-esteem. much more. asked to limit fluid intake, avoid bladder You dismiss urinary symptoms to be a part of You may may be be asked to limit fluid intake, avoid bladder can cause embarrassment, and diminish the quality of weak pelvic pelvic muscles muscles or or diabetes diabetes can can contribute contribute to to overactive overactive can causesuch embarrassment, and can can diminish the“getting qualityolder” of daily daily weak Treatment: irritants such as Diagnosis: bladder. Additionally, certain medications or inactivity also and do not seek medical intervention. The fact is, overactive irritants such as caffeine caffeine and and alcohol, alcohol, and and do do pelvic pelvic living dramatically. bladder. Additionally, certain medications or inactivity also living dramatically. In some instances, behavior modification may floor exercises – “kegels”. There are also medication Bladder control issues can be caused by a multitude of can contribute to such issues. floor exercises – “kegels”. There are also medication bladder and urinary retention (the inability to completely can contribute to such issues. Facts: Facts: commonly to bladder be sufficientused to deal with urinary incontinence. In people, bladder control problems are by factors. In certain pregnancy childbirth, obesity, commonly used to treat treat overactive overactive bladder empty the bladder) are not a normal partexperience of the aging process, In some some people,cases, bladder controland problems are caused caused by Women Women are are twice twice as as likely likely as as men men to to experience urinary urinary (OAB) and are sometimes prescribed to treat stress You may be asked to limit fluid intake, avoid miscommunication between nerves. Specifically, the brain and weak pelvic muscles or diabetes can contribute to overactive (OAB) and are sometimes prescribed to treatbladder stress can cause embarrassment, and can diminish the quality of daily miscommunication between nerves. Specifically, the brain and incontinence. incontinence. This This is is due due to to pregnancy, pregnancy, childbirth, childbirth, menopause menopause bladder. urinary incontinence. In certain cases of incontinence irritants such as caffeine and alcohol, and do pelvic sacral nerves, which control the bladder, do not communicate Additionally, certain medications or inactivity also urinary incontinence. In certain cases of incontinence living dramatically. sacral nerves, which control the bladder, do not communicate and and the the structure structure of of the the female female urinary urinary tract. tract. Older Older women women involving the of nerves to exercises “kegels”. There are medication properly, causing the can contribute to such issues.to involving the –miscommunication miscommunication ofalso nerves to the the properly, causing the nerves nerves to tell tell the the bladder bladder to to release release urine urine floor experience Facts: urinary experience urinary incontinence incontinence more more often often than than younger younger bladder, aa neurostimulator (commonly called aa Bladder commonly used to treat overactive bladder at the wrong time. In some people, bladder control problems are caused by bladder, neurostimulator (commonly called Bladder at the wrong time. women. Women are twice as likely as men to experience urinary women. Pacemaker) may be the best treatment The first step towards treatment is diagnosing the type of (OAB) and are sometimes prescribed to option. treat stress miscommunication between nerves. Specifically, the brain and Pacemaker) may be the best treatment option. The first step towards treatment is diagnosing the type of Bladder may younger people, incontinence. Thisproblems is due to pregnancy, childbirth, Bladder control control problems may also also affect affect youngermenopause people, Incontinence isis aa not aa hopeless There incontinence and pinpointing the cause urinary incontinence. In certain casesproblem. of incontinence Incontinence not hopeless problem. There are are sacral nerves, which control the bladder, do not communicate incontinence and then then pinpointing the underlying underlying cause or or especially women who have just given birth. In fact, a and the structure of the female urinary tract. Older women especially women who have just given birth. In fact, a recent recent many treatment options available, however, only proper causes. We ask our patients to complete aa “voiding diary” involving the miscommunication of nerves to the many treatment options available, however, only proper properly, causing the nerves to tell the bladder to release urine causes. We ask our patients to complete “voiding diary” study found 25% women 18 has experienced experience oftenold than study foundurinary 25% of ofincontinence women over overmore 18 years years old hasyounger experienced diagnosis will treatment. 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anine Strafaci is a two-time Emmy Award-winning television news anchor. For nearly 17 years, Janine served as one of News 12 New Jersey’s main news anchors. She is a Jersey Girl who has covered most of the major news events that have hit the Garden State. Janine is a recognized face as she has worked tirelessly over the course of her news career to help better the lives of the people of New Jersey by keeping them informed about daily events and helping them tell their important stories. Janine’s work has been recognized by the broadcasting industry and includes two Emmy Awards, nine Emmy-award nominations, an Edward R. Murrow Award, seven national Telly Awards, and a number of Associated Press, Society of Professional Journalists, and Garden State Journalist awards.

An Interview with Janine Strafaci by The Monmouth County Woman

What do you like most about being a broadcast journalist in your home state?

Tell us more about your newest venture: ShoreTV New Jersey.

Being a journalist is a privilege. During my 20+ year broadcast career in radio and television, I have been able to share the important stories in the Garden State. Through television news, viewers welcomed me into their homes each day to bring them the stories that affected their lives. What made that experience even more meaningful was the fact that I was born and raised in New Jersey. Being a journalist from the state offers you a greater degree of credibility and understanding about the people and stories you are covering. And New Jerseyans are loyal! Each day, I am approached by people who have been following my broadcast journalism career for many years. It’s a unique bond with New Jerseyans that I never take for granted.

ShoreTV New Jersey is a video-based lifestyle website for those with an interest in the people and places in and around the Jersey Shore whether you live here or you are visiting. When you want to know what to experience in and around the Jersey Shore, ShoreTV New Jersey is the site to check out. Our news-style videos show you where to shop, dine, play and stay. We also feature interviews and stories that impact Jersey Shore area communities in a positive way. Those video news features can be found in our segments: ShoreTV Spotlight, Shore Favorites, For Goodness Sake and Healthy For Shore.

Why did you make ShoreTV New Jersey your new outlet for sharing NJ’s stories?

I’ve had a front row seat for many years to all the major news stories to hit New Jersey – from the heart-breaking and life-changing stories of 9/11 and Hurricane Sandy to the everyday hurdles that New Jerseyans face in their daily lives. I have always enjoyed sharing the stories that offered people positive information. So often, viewers would say to me, I want to hear more of the positive news. In TV news, those stories were often given less attention than the “hard” news. ShoreTV New Jersey is a way to give more coverage to the people and places that make this part of New Jersey “click” through the use of the professional story-telling tools of journalism. The foundation is based on my love for New Jersey and my journalism career; and offers a new platform for telling stories. The distribution and consumption of media content has changed dramatically. I came to realize that new media presented the best way for me to continue to share my passion. Viewers expect on-demand access to content on any device. They want to participate by sharing their experiences and forming communities around the stories. ShoreTV New Jersey addresses those expectations.

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Go to www.shoretvnj.com. The hyper-local video news stories that feature the positive people, places, businesses, organizations and events in and around the Jersey Shore area can be viewed on our website. We also spread the word about our stories and what’s happening through social media. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at shoretvnj. To be featured on ShoreTV New Jersey through a news-style video, email us at info@shoretvnj.com to learn more about those opportunities. As we say: ShoreTV New Jersey: Watch It. Live It. Love It.

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ue to our growing elderly population, dementia has become a major public health issue. Dementia affects 5% of people over the age of 65 and is estimated to affect 4 million Americans. There are many different types of dementia including vascular dementia, Brain MRI of a patient Lewy body demen- initially thought to tia, drug toxicity, have dementia shows thyroid disease, a slow growing tumor causing her gradual excessive alcohol mental decline. use, vitamin deficiencies, and frontotemporal dementia. However, far and away the most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which accounts for 50-75% of all cases. Those suffering Alzheimer’s disease show a progressive loss of mental ability including memory loss, difficulty completing familiar tasks, difficultly solving problems, personality and mood changes, mental instability, and displaying poor judgment. There is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease but early detection and treatment can slow the progression of disease and improve the quality of life.

What causes Alzheimer’s disease? Patients with Alzheimer’s disease create a protein that deposits in the brain called Beta Amyloid. This protein

disrupts the connection between normal brain cells and is believed to be the cause of the mental decline. It is believed that this protein begins accumulating in the brain a decade or more before the onset of symptoms. The proteins disrupt functions in specific parts of the brain. It is not understood what forms these proteins. A lot of research is currently underway to create a drug to remove these proteins and restore normal brain function.

How do you diagnose Alzheimer’s disease? It is important to distinguish Alzheimer’s disease from other forms of treatable dementia. Testing includes performing a physical and neurologic exam, taking a thorough medical history, mental status testing and radiological tests such as an MRI of the brain. The MRI is used to determine whether the cause of mental decline is related to a cancer, strokes, or tiny bleeds in the brain all of which can mimic the symptoms of dementia. However, for a majority of patient’s with Alzheimer’s disease, the MRI of the brain is normal. The MRI is fantastic at showing detailed pictures of the brain but it does not show the decreased activity of the brain, which is the cause of Alzheimer’s disease.

Are there tests that can show the activity of the brain? PET/CT is the test of choice to detect cancer in the body. However PET/CT is also the best test available to show brain activity. PET/CT stands for Positron Emission Tomography/

Computerized Tomography and uses radiolabeled sugar to measure brain metabolism. This is how it works: (1) Active brain cells normally burn the sugar glucose; (2) Patients to be scanned are given an injection of radio- Normal brain without decreased metabolism. labeled glucose that the PET scanner which parts of can detect; (3) The patient waits one the brain show hour for the sugar to be taken up by the decreased function, brain; and (4) areas of the brain which Flobetapir binds are not functioning properly will eat less directly to beta of the sugar than the rest of normally amyloid plaques functioning brain. (the proteins that What do the different types cause Alzheimer’s Decreased metabolism of dementia look like on in specific areas of the disease). Using PET/CT? brain shown in green a PET/CT Each type of dementia has a (arrows) consistent with machine, one can Alzheimer’s disease. unique appearance on PET/CT. In detect whether Alzheimer’s disease, the temporal lobes beta amyloid is present in the brain. This and parietal lobes are the most affected can improve the specificity of detecting and therefore show little uptake. In conAlzheimer’s disease by 90%. These amytrast, Pick’s disease dementia features decreased metabolism in the frontal lobes loid scans are still under investigation and are not reimbursed by insurance compaand temporal lobes. nies. Currently many medical research Are there new test on the centers are conducting studies investigathorizon? ing the uses of this cutting edge technolThere has been a recently approved ogy including several neurologists test called Florbetapir. Instead of in Toms River. using radiolabeled sugar and seeing

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Adjusting to Life Financially after a Divorce There’s no doubt about it—going through a divorce can be an emotionally trying time. In addition to the emotional impact, however, it’s important to know how your financial position will be affected. You need to assure that your finances are on the right track, so you can start building a foundation for your new financial future. Assess your current financial situation

Following a divorce, you’ll need to assess your financial situation. You may likely lose your former spouse’s income and be solely responsible for expenses you once shared. Ultimately, you may find you’re no longer able to continue the lifestyle you had before your divorce.

Establish a budget

Focus on establishing a budget that reflects your current monthly income and expenses. In addition to your regular salary and wages, include other types of income, such as dividends and interest. If you’ll be receiving alimony and/or child support, include these payments also. Divide expenses into two categories: fixed and discretionary. Fixed expenses include things like housing, food, and transportation. Discretionary expenses include entertainment, vacations, etc. You may need to cut back on discretionary expenses until you adjust to living on less income.

Reevaluate/reprioritize your financial goals

While you were married, you may have set certain financial goals with your spouse. Now that you’re on your own, these goals may have changed. Start by making a list of things you wish to achieve. Do you need to save more for retirement? Would you like to save for a new home? Reprioritize your financial goals as well. After your divorce, goals you had shared with your spouse may no longer be important, while others become far more important (for example, having an adequate cash reserve).

Consider tax implications

In addition to your regular salary and wages, you may have new sources of income after your divorce, such as alimony and/or child support. If you are receiving alimony, it will be considered taxable income to you. Child support, on the other hand, will not be considered taxable income. Your tax filing status will also change. Filing status is determined as of the last day of the tax year (December 31). This means that even if you were divorced on December 31, you would, for tax purposes, be considered divorced for that entire year. Finally, if you have children, and depending on whether you are the custodial parent, you may be eligible to claim certain credits and deductions—including dependency exemptions, the child tax credit, and the credit for child and dependent care expenses, along with student loan interest and tuition deductions.

Call Janney Montgomery Scott at 609-601-2509 or 1=-800-346-1446 Tracy Fiedler-Santoro, First Vice President/Wealth Management of Marchel Wealth Management Group of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC. Tracy offers personalized retirement and wealth management solutions to individuals, families and organizations. She takes a comprehensive approach with her clients, getting to know and understand them, and then helping define and prioritize their goals. She has been with Janney Montgomery Scott, a leading full-service wealth management, financial services, and investment banking firm, since 2008. Her areas of expertise include financial guidance, retirement solutions, estate planning, insurance, and education savings, as well as mutual funds, equities, annuities, and trust services. Tracy also specializes in investment strategies designed specifically for women.

Take control of your debt

While you’re adjusting to your new budget, be sure to take control of your debt and credit. Avoid the temptation to rely on credit cards. And if you do have debt, try to put a plan in place to pay it off as quickly as possible.

Protect/establish credit

Since divorce can have a negative impact on your credit rating, take steps to protect your credit and/or establish credit in your own name. A positive credit history is important, since it allows you to obtain credit when you need it, at a lower interest rate. Also, potential employers frequently check credit records. Review your credit report for any inaccuracies. You’re entitled to a free copy once a year from each of the three major credit reporting agencies. Go to www.annualcreditreport. com for more information.

Review your insurance needs

Typically, insurance coverage for spouses is negotiated as part of a divorce settlement. However, you may have additional insurance needs that go beyond what you received. Having adequate health insurance is a priority. Unless your divorce settlement requires your spouse to provide you with health coverage, one option is to obtain temporary health insurance (up to 36 months) through the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA). Also consider purchasing coverage individually or through your employer. Also make sure your disability and life insurance coverage matches your current needs. This is especially true if you’re reentering the workforce or if you’re the custodial parent. Finally, make sure your property insurance policy is updated to reflect ownership changes that may have resulted from your divorce. Beneficiary designations After a divorce, you’ll want to change the beneficiary designations on any life insurance policies, retirement accounts, and bank accounts you have—unless the divorce settlement requires you to keep your ex-spouse as a beneficiary. This is also a good time to make a will or update your existing one. Make sure to change representative, trustee, or other appointments in the will (if your ex-spouse is named).

You wouldn’t buy a car without a test drive. Why plan your retirement that way? The average person buys a dozen cars in their lifetime. But unlike cars, you only get one retirement, one chance to get an income plan that you will drive the rest of your life. To help people make smarter choices, Janney has developed the Retirement Test Drive—a way for you to sit in the driver’s seat of your own retirement and personally test the feel and fit of particular plans to find the best fit for you. You’ll drive away with a roadmap you can feel confident about. Don’t jump into the first retirement vehicle you see. Get behind the wheel of your own retirement and get a real sense of what works for you today and down the road. Get started today! TRACY FIEDLER–SANTORO, CFA, AWMA® FIRST VICE PRESIDENT / WEALTH MANAGEMENT

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Celebrate Dental Health Month

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r. Liya Ostrow was introduced to Dr. Max Sulla through a colleague while she was in her final year of residency at Lutheran hospital in Brooklyn as a Chief Resident. Following the initial interview, Dr. Max Sulla knew that she would complement the Tender Smiles team. Now, after working together for over three years they complement each other and share many of the same ideals. Dr. Max adds, “We have a shared knowledge of sedation dentistry and our work complements one another well.” Their compassion, knowledge, and emphasis on early intervention make them a true “dream team.”

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month (NCDHM), a celebration of awareness of good oral health habits for children. Dentists and other oral health providers across the country take time to focus on preventative oral health care for kids.

In dentistry there is nothing more important than early intervention. Although they do everything they can to help a child understand the value of their oral health and develop a commitment to healthy mouth habits from an early age, not everything can be prevented. Some children are born with dental problems or with a predisposition to them, and even children who practice good dental habits can develop problems or disease. “In those cases, our goal is to provide the absolute best care for this child with a pleasant, non-frightening experience,” Dr. Ostrow adds.

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Despite being almost 100 percent preventable, tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in children, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Cavities plague many youngsters, from babies to those in their late teens. In fact, more than 40 percent of children ages 2 to 11 have had a cavity in their primary teeth, while more than twothirds of 16- to 19-year-olds have had a cavity in their permanent teeth.

We recently caught up with each of them to hear first hand about the way they are making a true difference in the local dentistry field. Dr. Max Sulla graduated from NYU College of Dentistry with his D.D.S. with honors and then received his Pediatric Dentistry degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He is the President of the NJ Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and a council member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He and his wife Elana have 3 children; Matthew 13, Jordana 10, and Viven 4. In his free time he enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening. He receives a great deal of gratification from the fact that children actually enjoy a visit to his office! You can find more information on their website: www. TenderSmiles4kids.com CW: Why is it so important for young children to get a head start on their dental health? Dr. Max: Because it encourages a healthier lifestyle overall and prevents decay. If parents start their kids with good dental hygiene early then their diet is likely to be good which in turn will benefit their overall health.

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Dr. Max: Wetered do school by a registered Dental Hygienist Dentalprograms Hygienistgiven throughout three counties. throughout three counties. Dr. Liya, emigrated from Russia in 1991 at the ofDr. ten. Sheemigrated was aRussia Summa Cum Laude Liya, from Russia 1991 at ten. She was a Dr.age Liya, emigrated from in 1991 atinthe age of graduate in 2003 from Hunter College in New York. That in same Summa Cum Laude graduate in 2003 from Hunter College Newyear York. the age of ten. She was a Summa Cum Laude That same year she relocated to Philadelphia to attend the University of she relocated to Philadelphia attendCollege the University of Pennsylvania graduate in 2003where fromto Hunter in New York. That same year Pennsylvania Dental School she earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine DentalCum School where shePhiladelphia of Dental Medicine sheLaude. relocated to toDoctor attend the University Pennsylvania Degree, While atearned UPSDMher she was keenly involved in of programs and visits providing underprivileged children and adults with much needed dental Degree, Cum Laude. was keenly involved in Dental SchoolWhile where at sheUPSDM earned hershe Doctor of Dental Medicine care and education. Advanced studies in her field of Pediatric Dentistry took place programsDegree, and visits providing underprivileged children andinvolved adults in Cum Laude. While at UPSDM she was keenly at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York where she served as Chief programs and visits providing underprivileged andDentistry adults with much needed dental care and education. studies in Resident. Dr. Liya is Board Certified by the American Advanced Boardchildren of Pediatric She lives in Marlboro with her husband Vlady, who is a pediatric endocrinologist with much needed dentaltook careplace and education. Advanced studies in her field of Pediatric Dentistry at Lutheran Medical Center and their two children, Julian (8yrs.) and Kayla (4yrs.) plus an 8yr.old Pekingese her field of Pediatric Dentistry took place at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, named Archie. New York where she served as Chief Resident. Dr. Liya in Brooklyn, York whereBoard she served as Chief Resident. Liya is Board Certified by New the American of Pediatric Dentistry.Dr.She CW: WhatisisBoard the most rewarding part about your profession? Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. livesLiya: in Marlboro with her husband Vlady, who is a pediatrician andShe Dr. I enjoy spending most of my day with children. 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Significant Changes in Alimony Reform Law exceed the length of the marriage or civil union, unless exceptional circumstances exist. By way of example, if you are married for five years, you will not have to pay alimony for more than five years, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

Governor Christopher Christie signed an Alimony Reform law in September 2014. The law that was passed was a compromise between alimony reform groups and the New Jersey State Bar Association among other entities. The law will impact several areas of alimony.

❇ The law also established a process for modifying alimony where an individual seeks

to retire. The statute now creates a rebuttable presumption that alimony will terminate when the payer spouse reaches full retirement age, according to the guidelines set up by the Social Security Administration. Currently this is age 67.

❇ The most significant change in the new law is the elimination of permanent alimony, which courts were previously required to consider prior to awarding limited duration and other types of alimony. In its place, the new guidelines authorize “open durational alimony.”

❇ Another significant change in the law is that for marriages of less than 20 years,

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Choosing a Fertility Doctor - Why Location Matters by Dr. Allen Morgan Morgan Fertility & Reproductive Medicine

f you are under 30 and have been trying to conceive without success for more than 12 months, or are over 30 and have tried with no success for more than 6 months, it is time to see a fertility doctor. You shouldn’t wait. Fertility issues rarely resolve themselves on their own. When selecting a reproductive endocrinologist (fertility specialist) to entrust your fertility treatment to, choosing one with office locations near your home or work is essential.

❧ You should choose a doctor who offers office hours near your home or work.

When you see a fertility specialist for the first time, you are likely to receive instructions that may include some investigation and testing, and will probably include a plan for action - or a Treatment Plan. No matter what your Treatment Plan may call for, medications/monitoring, artificial insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF), your doctor will most likely want to monitor your cycle with ultrasounds and blood work in order to determine precisely when you will have the best chances at conception. With multiple trips to the doctor’s office per week, you will certainly want to make sure you don’t have to drive too far.

❧ Cycle monitoring usually requires 2-3 quick visits to the office per week early in the morning.

The potential length of your treatment is another reason to choose a fertility specialist with an office location close to home or work since your treatment may last several cycles. Statistically speaking, a woman under 40 years of age, using her own eggs, having selected a good IVF program is likely to have a better than 70% chance of having a baby within 3 completed attempts. If you might be visiting an office over a period of multiple cycles, you will want to make sure the location is convenient and easily accessible during your normal routine.

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Having a normal routine and keeping a positive attitude is something we underscore to our patients. Patience, a strong support system among family and friends, and being mentally and emotionally prepared to try a few times can only help the process. Being prepared lowers stress hormones in the body, which makes for a more positive experience and may even lead to quicker conception. When you are ready to see a fertility specialist, we hope you will choose a practice with convenient locations. Morgan Fertility and Reproductive Medicine have locations in Old Bridge, Ocean/ Eatontown, and the Brick/Lakewood/Toms River areas, all easily accessible to make treatment as stress-free and practical as possible. Special Offer Exclusively for Monmouth County Woman Readers! *To celebrate the opening of his newest office location in Ocean/ Eatontown, Dr. Allen Morgan is offering discounted fertility testing to Monmouth County Woman readers until January 31st, 2015. Call 732-361-2252 for details.

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Medical Professionals

It is very rewarding when patients and the attitude and smiles on their faces. It is also gratifying when patients return an celebration, years after the treatment is comp

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Oncology research has made tremendous a treatment options are available for cancer pa part, cancer should now be considered a chro rather than a terminal disease. Research is now focusing on identifying th Treatment is directed from the cellular level different; even within the same cancer, there The future of oncology is in targeted thera target the genetic changes; chemotherapy wi care tailored towards each patient’s cancer ch approach. Hundreds of newly targeted agents are now alone or in combination with chemotherapy. are being studied extensively. Now cancer ce the factors that predict the risk of relapse and cells are unique, as are the individual patient accordingly. The advent of Targeted therapy holds a bri and their families.

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I completed my medical school in India and did a residency in Internal Medicine at Harlem Hospital Center, which is affiliated with Columbia University in New York City. I then did a 3-year fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at New York Medical College in Valhalla, NY. Following my fellowship, I worked in an Oncology group in Bergen County, NJ for 10 years. I moved to Ocean County in 2006 and founded “Ocean Hematology & Oncology,” a center for cancer and blood disorders. I am a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP) and a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and the American Society of Hematology (ASH).

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When did you first decide to be a physician and why? I always dreamed of being a physician, even during my childhood. I wanted to help people in need and to make a difference in other people’s lives.

Why did you decide to focus on Hematology and Oncology?

This is a very challenging specialty, very different from all the other fields of medicine. Cancer patients need special personal care and not just the “treatment” for their disease. I felt that this would be a field of medicine that would best utilize my communication skills and compassion, in addition to my medical knowledge.

What do you like best about being an oncologist?

Being an oncologist is not an easy job. It is very stressful to deal with patients with terminal illnesses and their families, on a day-to-day basis. Many patients come to you in a state of panic, with fear, anxiety and a lot of questions. At our office, we treat each patient and their family in a very personal and unique way. Our highly qualified and compassionate staff patiently takes the time to answer their questions and to try to make them feel at ease. We take pride in providing state-of-the-art cancer care in a warm and personalized atmosphere.

It is very rewarding when patients and their families leave the office with a positive attitude and smiles on their faces. It is also gratifying when patients return annually for the cancer survivor’s day celebration, years after the treatment is completed.

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Oncology research has made tremendous advances in the last three decades. More treatment options are available for cancer patients now than ever before. For the most part, cancer should now be considered a chronic disease like diabetes or hypertension, rather than a terminal disease. Research is now focusing on identifying the genetic changes that lead to cancer. Treatment is directed from the cellular level to the molecular level. Each cancer is different; even within the same cancer, there are disparities.

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The future of oncology is in targeted therapy, with the use of biologic agents that target the genetic changes; chemotherapy with minimal side-effects; and personalized care tailored towards each patient’s cancer characteristics, rather than a “one-size-fits-all” approach. Hundreds of newly targeted agents are now being used in various cancers, either alone or in combination with chemotherapy. Many more drugs are in the pipeline and are being studied extensively. Now cancer cells are also analyzed in detail, to identify the factors that predict the risk of relapse and response to a specific treatment. Cancer cells are unique, as are the individual patients, so cancer treatment can now be tailored accordingly. The advent of Targeted therapy holds a bright future for millions of cancer patients and their families.

How do you spend your free time? Any hobbies? I enjoy reading and creative writing. I am in charge of an Indian cultural magazine where I write a column every month. I also enjoy travelling and spending time with family.

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There are three types of cells in our blood: Red Blood Cells (RBCs), White Blood Cells (WBCs) and Platelets.

Leucopenia:

When the number of white blood cells (WBCs) in the blood is lower than normal (LEUCOPENIA), it affects the immune function and makes a person more susceptible to infections. There are different types of WBCs in the blood --Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, etc. Neutrophils are important in fighting against bacterial infections. So the number of neutrophils in the blood (Absolute Neutrophil Count: ANC) is more valuable than total white count when assessing the risk of infection.

and counts should return to normal within two to three weeks. • Infections: Viral infections and some bacterial infections can cause leucopenia. Once the infection is resolved, blood counts will return to normal. • Autoimmune Diseases: Diseases such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis can cause a suppression of the bone marrow and result in a low white count. • Bone Marrow Diseases: Since the blood cells are produced inside the bone marrow, anything that affects the normal function of the marrow can result in a low blood count. This includes leukemia and other cancers, aplastic anemia, and myelodysplasia(MDS). • Myelodysplastic Syndrome(MDS): MDS is a group of diseases where the bone marrow’s function is altered and this results in suppression of one or more cell lines. It is usually a disease of the elderly, but can affect young people as well. Depending on the cell line that is affected, MDS can present with anemia (low RBCs), leucopenia, thrombocytopenia (low platelets) or a combination of all three. Most cases of MDS progress slowly. In some instances, this can develop into leukemia. Treatment of MDS is based on the degree and severity of the disease. Mild anemia and leucopenia may not require treatment. Injections such as Procrit or Aranesp are used to treat anemia from MDS. Neupogen is a drug that is given as an injection to help stimulate the white cells. If the anemia is severe, blood transfusions might be necessary. More advanced cases of MDS require chemotherapy to lower the number of blood transfusions required and to slow down the progression into leukemia. Younger patients can be considered for a bone marrow transplant if they have an available donor.

• Medications: Certain prescription drugs, including some antibiotics and drugs used for the treatment of seizures, can lower the white cells. If the count is only slightly low, there is no need to change the drug and close monitoring of the blood count is all that is necessary. • Chemotherapy: Chemotherapy drugs, given for the treatment of cancer, almost always lower the white count, along with red cells and platelets. This is reversible,

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Platelets can be transiently increased in infections, inflammations, stress, from smoking and conditions such as iron deficiency anemia. • Essential Thrombocytosis: Bone marrow makes abnormal amounts of platelets in this condition and results in extremely high platelet count in the blood.

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Treatment of thrombocytosis is • Medications: Certain drugs usually directed towards the cause can lower the platelet count. This is and towards reducing the risk of getusually mild and reversible when the ting blood clots. Taking a baby aspiMark, Jackson, NJ drug is discontinued. rin or regular aspirin a day would Dear Dr Easaw: • Immune thrombocytolower the risk of blood clots. Thank you for all your penia(ITP): ITP is a condition To learn more about blood disorders where the bone marrow makes norpatience and guidance during or cancer treatment, contact: mal platelets but they are destroyed the past 21 months. We, esSarah J. Easaw, MD, FACP in the blood by an auto-antibody in pecially our Mom, were very 732.961.0010 the blood. The actual cause of this fortunate that we found you! is not well-known. Auto-antibodies www.oceanhemonc.com John and Michelle, are antibodies directed against one’s Note: (Part befound foundatat NOTE: (Part II can can be Toms River, NJ own cells. When the platelets are www.theocw.com, May/June 2012 issue, www.theocw.com, Nov/Dec destroyed, the bone marrow makes page 201417.) issue on page 43. more platelets to compensate. ITP is most often mild and does not require Compassionate Cancer Care, Close to Home any treatment unless the platelet count is significantly low(<50,000). This disease can cause fluctuations in the platelet count on a day-to-day basis. • Bone Marrow Diseases: Leukemia, other cancers involving the bone marrow, aplastic anemia and similar bone marrow disorders can also result in a low platelet count.

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Causes of Leucopenia:

can result in bruises, nose bleeding, gum bleeding and even bleeding into the internal organs. If the platelet count is really high (thrombocytosis), it can result in blood clots. Thrombocytopenia(low platelets): There are a number of reasons why the blood platelets can be low. Most often, this is very mild and does not cause any bleeding.

Platelets:

Platelets are the blood cells that help to prevent bleeding. Normal blood platelet count ranges from 140,000 to 450,000. When the platelet count is low, the risk of bleeding increases. In severe cases, it

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Treatment:

If the platelet count is lower than 10,000-15,000, the risk of bleeding is very high and one would need transfusion of platelets. In general, treatment is based on the underlying cause. ITP is treated with drugs such as steroids, gamma globulin and Rituxan. In some cases of ITP, removing the spleen (splenectomy) is one way of improving the platelet count. • Thrombocytosis: When the platelet count is higher than normal, it can result in blood clots that clog the blood flow. This can occur in the legs or in any internal organs.

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Bogdan Surgery Center Welcomes Dr. Chetan Malik

Sciatica: What It Is & What It Is Not

By Dr. Chetan Malik

For most people, when theyogdan Surgery feel pain around the sacral spine Center is proud to announce the addition they attribute it to sciatica. of Dr. Chetan Malik to By definition sciatica is pain our practice. Dr. Malik is along the sciatic nerve, which highly accomplished and has years of experience in runs from the lower back down pain management. He is each leg, passing through the as excited to put his skills hips and buttocks. to use here in our offices,

as we are to have him on

It is sensory changes or weaknesses board. along the sciatic nerve. It is often otherwise Dr. known as received radiculopathy or radicu Malik his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor Surgeryand degrees from All India Institute litis of theoflumbar sacral spine. Sciatica is mostofcomMedical Sciences in New Delhi, India in 1994. monly caused by a herniated disk or bone spurHeonwent the on to complete his Master of Surgery in Orthopedics in 1998. spine that presses on the sciatic nerve and causes pain. When Dr. Malik moved to the United States around the This of pain typically felt in he thecompleted legs and can be accompatime theisnew millennium, an internship in nied with inflammation and numbness. the Department of internal medicine at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NYpeople and a residency in the Department Pain levels vary for experiencing sciatica. Some of physical and Rehabilitation may reportmedicine minor sensations radiating and fromfellowship the lowerin Pain of Anesthesiology at University backMedicine, down the Department back of the leg. Others experience excruof Rochester. He is a Diplomat of American Board of ciating pain, numbness, and burning that is aggravated Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPMR) and Board by even the slightest movement. Typically, sciatica is Certified in Pain Management by APBMR. only present in one side of the body. Pain will generally

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Dr. Malik began his work in the medical field as a house physician in when New Delhi. His academic andand clinical worsen coughing or sneezing during appointments also include work a Clinical Instructor, prolonged periods ofassitting or standing. Research Assistant, Resident at the Someand riskChief factors attributed toUniversity sciatica of Buffalo, include Assistantage, Professor of Physical Medicine obesity, diabetes, prolonged sitand Rehabilitation at the Universities of Rochester and ting, and lifestyles. Diabetes affects your body’s Pittsburgh, and most recently an Interventional Spine blood sugar, and therefore your risk of nerve Physician at the Brain and Spine Center of Buffalo. He has require a Sciatic conducted damage. significantCertain researchoccupations and writtenthat on developing person to sit or stand for long periods of time, Nerve topics in his field of medicine. His work has been published constant twisting,medical bending, or heavy well over 20ortimes in reputable journals and lifting, publications. Hecontribute was recognized as having the bestand research may to sciatica. A healthy active presentation by the Department of physical medicine lifestyle is a proactive approach and could preand Rehabilitation at the University of Buffalo. He has vent sciatica. dedicated himself to thiscould specialty as a result,tingling, has So when pain,and numbness, helped relieve pain for countless numbers of patients.

Dnipropetrovsk, After being born and raised in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, Dr. Sergey V. Bogdan received Ukraine,Dr. Sergey V. Bogdan received his medical training at Leningrad Pehis medical training at Leningrad Medical School and in then in Saratov State diatric Medical School and then inPediatric Saratov State Medical School Saratov, Russia. In 1988, Medical School in Saratov, Russia. In 1988, heRussian started Military workingHospital as a trauma surgeon at he started working as a trauma surgeon at the in Leipzig, Germany. the Russian Military Hospital in Leipzig, Germany. He moved to America in 1994 and He moved to America in 1994 and completed his medical training residencies at New York completed his medical training residencies at New York Hospital and Nassau University Hospital and Nassau University Medical Center. His most relevant educational experience Medical Center. His most relevant educational experience was a fellowship done at was a fellowship done at the Neurology, Headache & Pain Relief Center in Linwood, NJ, the Neurology, Headache & Pain Relief Center in Linwood, NJ, where he focused on where he focused on Interventional Pain Management. Interventional Pain Management. Dr. Bogdan now lives in Staten Island, NY with who iswho Practice Man Dr. Bogdan now lives in Staten Island, NY his withwife, his Irina wife,Bogdan, Irina Bogdan, is Practice ager. They have oneone daughter, Yelena, 29, who is graduating from her residency Manager. They have daughter, Yelena, 29, who is graduating from her residency as an Orthopedic Surgeon and will soon be working in New York City at the for Special as an Orthopedic Surgeon and will soon be working in New York CityHospital at the Hospital for Surgery. Special Surgery. Dr. Bogdan has many interests and has hobbies numismatics, playing numismatics, chess, and reading Dr. Bogdan manyincluding interests and hobbies including playing classic chess, and literature novels. He also enjoys taking long hikes in the woods and watching movies, and his to reading classic literature novels. He also enjoys taking long hikes in the woods and watching movies,favorite and hisplace favorite spend time off is in Aruba. He supports numerous causes and charities including the UJA-Federation of New place to spend time off is in Aruba. He supports numerous causes and charities including the UJA-Federation of New York and his local Catholic church and police department.

York and his local Catholic church and police department.

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strength, reflexes, of motion the lower  Dr. Malik saysand thatrange his desire to helpinpeople and

limbs. He may also needfor you to have a radiological provide a support system those in need is what led test, suchtoasthe anmedical X-ray, MRI, or CT scan. him field. He acknowledges the fact that eachInpatient is unique with their own set of and most cases, treating sciatica is fairly qualities simple. Dr. struggles. He is a caring, compassionate, and patient doctor Bogdan may treat true sciatic pain initially with heat, that takes the time to get to know each one of his patients ice, specified exercises, or Epidural Steroid Injection. and determine what will work best for each individual. Moreofsevere caseshemay warrant implantation a is that One the things enjoys the most about his of work Transcutaneous Electrical (TENS) every day is different and heNerve has theStimulation ability to continue unit or Spinal Stimulator. any situation, physilearning throughCord interactions withIn patients. cal therapy is highly recommended as a supplement to

 Dr. Malik is trained and licensed perform all from any treatment plan. Most people willtofully recover

services Bogdan Surgery Center patients have come to sciatica if treated appropriately and within a timely manrely upon. These include but are not limited to epidural ner. It injections, is helpful iffacet youblocks, are ablecervical, to describe the pain steroid thoracic, and or discomfort you are experiencing, identify where it isjoint lumbar radiofrequencies, SI joint injections, all major injections, spinal cordfor stimulator insertions. occurring and in your body, how long you haveHe feltwould it, and love the opportunity to work with you or your loved ones what exacerbates the pain. in pursuit of pain relief.

or weakness in the same general area be something other than sciatica? If you are experiencing loss of bowel and/or  Aftercontrol, seeing the residents in Buffalo have bladder youdifficulties should seek a medical professional endured in recent snow storms, it’s easy to understand immediately. You should also see a doctor immediately why Dr. Malik would want to move his family to an area following an accident, other violentwith injury, if you with less snow fall a year.orHe is married twoor young For more information on TENS units, experienceand losscurrently of feeling in in a lower limb.New Other condidaughters lives suburban Jersey, Spinal Stimulatorforimplantation, general makeCord an appointment consultation with tions such as spinal stenosis, hypertrophy, and piri- To where he feels they will receivefacet an exceptional education. Dr. Malik, please our website at questions, or tovisit schedule an appointment, Dr. Malik and his family outdoor enthusiasts. They formis syndrome displayare similar symptoms. http://www.bogdanmd.com/ or call 732-577-9126. enjoy together. He hasofan eclectic Dr.bicycling Bogdanand willhiking determine the cause your paintaste by please call us at 732-577-9126. We always in music and books, and considers himself somewhat of a first conducting a physical exam. He will measure your welcome new patients. history aficionado. He travels to India every couple of years

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to visit family and teach his daughters about their culture. Dr. fluent in English, Hindi, and your Punjabi. painMalik levelisand location, as well as assess muscle

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PATIENTTESTIMONIALS. TESTIMONIALS. . PATIENT I’ve I’ve been beencoming comingtotoDr.Dr. Bogdan’s many years. He Bogdan’s for for many years. He has has always taken care of me and I truly feel proud to be always taken care of me and I truly feel proud to be one of his one of his patients. He really listens to what I’m saying, patients. He really listens to what I’m saying, even in regards even in regards to issues that do not pertain to his pain to issues that do not pertain to his painbeen management management practice. I have never to a morepractice. caring Idoctor. have never been to a more caring doctor. He talks through He talks through the entire procedure to make the to make sure Iexactly am not what nervous and know sureentire I am procedure not nervous and know is going exactly is going Dr.for Bogdan treats me for including multiple on. Dr. what Bogdan treatson.me multiple ailments, ailments, including spinal pain andand painlegs. in myI arms legs. aI spinal pain and pain in my arms have and received number of RFatreatments in his office and have always have received number of RF treatments in his office and felt have safe and caretaken of. Hecare andof.his and always felttaken safe and Hestaff and are his thorough staff are thorough efficient. I really feelfeel instant relief after anan RFRF procedure and efficient. I really instant relief after procedure and walk walkout outofofthe theoffice office feeling almost 100% better and feeling almost 100% better thanthan I did I did walking in. I appreciate Dr. Bogdan’s conservative walking in. I appreciate Dr. Bogdan’s conservative approach. He approach. He is able to manage my pain with routine is able to manage my pain with supplemented injections, supplemented withroutine home injections, exercise, and physical with homeBecause exercise,ofand physical therapy. Because him, I am therapy. him, I am able to travel oftenofand able to travel often and enjoy life with my family. He has gone enjoy life with my family. He has gone above and beyond above and beyond andrecommend I wholeheartedly and I wholeheartedly him.recommend him. ~- Sincerely, Sincerely,Joyce JoyceHaseman Haseman

most caring andand compassionate Dr. Dr. Bogdan Bogdanisisone oneofofthe the most caring doctors I have ever been to. He isever patient and compassionate doctors I have been to.has Heexcellent is patientbedside manners. He takes his time to explain procedures before and has excellent bedside manners. He takes his time to explain procedures they are done asI well they are done as well asbefore any misunderstandings haveasabout my any misunderstandings mymany diagnoses diagnoses or test results. II have have about received differentortypes of test results.inI have received many different ofneuroprocedures his office but recently decided totypes try the procedures in his office but recently decided to try stimulator therapy, because of my ongoing spinal pain.the I was neurostimulator therapy, because of my ongoing spinal apprehensive at first because it seemed invasive and aggrespain. I was apprehensive at first because it seemed sive. Dr. Bogdan gave me Dr. a detailed explanation the process invasive and aggressive. Bogdan gave me aofdetailed to make sure I was comfortable. I’m so glad I decided to give it explanation of the process to make sure I was comfortable. aI’m tryso because I have felttoremarkably sinceI using glad I decided give it a trybetter because have it. feltThe implantation processsince was using actually simpler than process I thought, remarkably better it. much The implantation and at all invasive. Dr. Bogdan his staff were was not actually much simpler than I and thought, and notcomforting at all invasive. Bogdan andand hisreally staff eased were comforting during theDr. entire process my nerves. during I like that process and really eased my nerves. Ithe canentire control the impulse level because some daysI Ilike feelthat more I can control theothers. impulse because days I feel my discomfort than Thislevel procedure hassome greatly improved more discomfort than others. procedure has greatlythis to quality of life and I’m grateful of This Dr. Bogdan for suggesting improved my quality of life and I’m grateful of Dr. Bogdan me as an option. for suggesting this to me as an option. - Charles B. ~ Charles B

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Why Is Thermography Considered the Best Breast Test?

tudies show that a thermogram identifies precancerous or cancerous cells earlier than mammograms, and produces unambiguous results, which cuts down on additional testing – and it doesn’t hurt the body. Thermography’s accuracy and reliability is remarkable too according to the American Journal of Surgery and the American Society of Breast Surgeons, Cornell. Thermography can be used as a whole body approach to wellness with the understanding that there is no “normal” asymmetrical heat in the body. Thermal cameras can detect heat on the skin surface that may show underlying pathologies. Heat is an indication that inflammation exists, and typically inflammation is present in precancerous and cancerous cells, too. (It’s also present in torn muscles and ligaments as well as arthritic joints, which thermography can also detect.) Breast Thermography is a radiation-free state-of-the-art screening procedure that captures heat images of the breast to aid in the early detection of breast cancer. As a tumor grows it develops a blood supply that emits heat that is detected on a modern infrared device. Thermography can establish overall breast health and is an excellent test for assessing fibrocystic breasts and response to treatment. Thermography also can detect many other aliments such as Systematic Dental Disease. Some dentists have long claimed a relationship between oral bacteria and

breast cancer. With Thermography imaging, we can see how the bacteria spread through the lymphatic (immune) system.

Overall Research

The Index Medicus, a comprehensive index of medical scientific journal articles, references more than 800 per-reviewed breast thermography studies, in which over 250,000 women participated. Many of these studies involved very large groups of patients (from 37,000 to over 100,000) and some have followed patients for as much as 12 years. Among other conclusions, these studies found that when thermography has been added to a women’s regular breast health checkups, a 61% increased survival rate was realized, and when used as part of a multi-model approach (clinical examination, mammography and thermography) 95% of early stage cancers will be detected. It is well known that early detection is the best defense against breast cancer and that if treated in the earliest stages, a 95% cure rate is achieved. The “cure” is early detection.

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Finally a Solution Peripheral Neuropathy Neuropathy - Get Ridfor Of Irritating Numbness And Pain Get RidLegs of And the Feet PainWith in Your Legs and Feet In Your FDA Cleared Treatment

Patients Flood Office of Dr. Paul Battipaglia Symptoms Peripheral Neuropathy: For Latest of FDA-Cleared Treatment

•“IfTingling numbness you sufferor from frequent or constant pain due to Peripheral Neuropathy; cramping, • Losing your balance tingling, numbness, burning pain,more or youthen can’t often even feel your feet, I personally invite you to•call our office andfoot schedule Unbearable painan appointment to learn more about the newest treatment available. Neuropathy, a condition caused by damage to the nerves affects • FeelsPeripheral like pins and needles more than 20 million • Restless legspeople in the United States alone. This pain alters everything from your work, your play and even your happiness. If neuropathy pain has put you in a corner, • No longer can feel hot or cold sensations I am here to tell you that there is hope. My staff and I can help you get rid of your pain • get Spontaneous electric shocks and your life back. pinching, At Manalapansharpness, Spine Care &or Rehabilitation, our caring staff and

advanced technology is ready to help you enjoy a better quality of life. We are so confident that we can help you; we are offering a FREE multi step consultation and evaluation. If isyou fromand justnoone or from many of these symptoms, mightifhave There no suffer obligation, pressure to accept treatment. We simply you determine you Peripheral Neuropathy. Many patients who come to Manalapan Spine Care & are a candidate for our program and show you what the anticipated results are so that you Rehabilitation have tried many treatments available. Some have found temporary can make an educated decision about YOUR health.” relief with medications or other short-term solutions while others have found no – Dr. Paul Battipaglia, Clinic Director relief at all. Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy is one common form of Neuropathy. Over time, uncontrolled sugar levels can damage your nerves. This nerve damage Symptoms of Peripheral Neuropathy: causes different symptoms and the problems first appear in the toes, feet, and • Tingling or numbness hands. The custom treatment program available from Manalapan Spine Care & • Losing your balancesuccess moreinthen often Rehabilitation has delivered a large number of their patients where other treatments or facilities have failed. If you are one of those suffering in pain and • Unbearable foot pain have• tried options only to have them fail, don’t give up hope. You Feelsother likemedical pins and needles deserve to live without the excruciating pain or discomfort of neuropathy. • Restless legs • No longer can feel hot or cold sensations The non-surgical solution: The latest FDA cleared approach • Spontaneous pinching, sharpness, or electric shocks Our advanced program for treating Peripheral Neuropathy is a combination of technology and experience in healing damaged nerves. Where The non-surgical solution:that Theaids latest FDA the cleared approach many other treatments only address the symptoms, we address the root cause. Our advanced program for treating Peripheral Neuropathy is a combination of Our treatment protocol can help restore, stabilizes, and rebuilds the nerves in your technology and experience that aids in healing the damaged nerves. Where many extremities. The effects are nothing short of miraculous in the eyes of our patients other treatments only address the symptoms, we address the root cause. Our treatand may feel the results within the first few visits. ment protocol can help restore, stabilizes, and rebuilds the nerves in your extremities. The effects are nothing short of miraculous in the eyes of our patients and may feel This latest custom treatment plan for treating Peripheral Neuropathy utilizes a the results within the first few visits. unique combination of non-surgical treatments including the ReBuilder®, a new This latest custom treatment plan for treating Peripheral Neuropathy utilizes a FDA Cleared Technology shown to relieve the symptoms of neuropathy. The unique combination of non-surgical treatments including the ReBuilder®, a new FDA combination of cold laser technology, targeted therapy rehabilitation, low force Cleared Technology shown to relieve the symptoms of neuropathy. The combinachiropractic treatments, acupuncture and joint mobilization and stimulation will tion of cold laser technology, targeted therapy rehabilitation, low force chiropractic be customized for each patient pending their needs and severity of conditions. For treatments, acupuncture and joint mobilization and stimulation will be customized improved convenience, to confirm the severity diagnosis neuropathy, neuro diagnostic for each patient pending their needs and of of conditions. For all improved convetestingtois confirm done within the clinic. dealing pain, remember that nience, the diagnosis of When neuropathy, all with neuroyour diagnostic testing is done there is a nonsurgical treatment, with little discomfort and no prescription drugs within the clinic. When dealing with your pain, remember that there is a nonsurgical that is a real option for lasting relief. treatment, with little discomfort and no prescription drugs that is a real option for lasting relief.

What are patients saying?

“I had peripheral neuropathy for three years and suffered from numbness in both feet and lower legs. I tried serveral types of medications, which didn’t work. After treatment on the ReBuilder® the feeling in my feet has returned to normal and I can feel the What saying? temperature of the water on myare feetpatients when I exercise in the pool.” ~ Pam O. “Before finding Manalapan Spine Care I could hardly walk or stand. The pain was horrible. Now after a few weeks of treatment I’m standing, walking and finally sleeping through night! Thank you to the doctors and staff for giving me my life back!” Is this the treatment right forboth you? – Jerry W.

Dr. Battipaglia and his staff have made it their mission to treat patients without surgery or drugs. After years of study, training and trials, they have chosen only the most effective non-surgical options and bring them together all under one roof.

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NOareRISk FReethat VISIT “We so confident you will find healing and relief at our office that we are offering you’re a free multi stepwillevaluation We that will we personally “We are so confident that you find healingand andconsultation. relief at our office are offerevaluate your condition and determine how we can help you. There are no strings ing you’re a free multi step evaluation and consultation. We will personally evaluate your attached and you have no obligation. Don’t live with pain, fear and doubt any condition and determine how we can help you. There are no strings attached and you longer. Pick up the phone and take control of your life right now. You have have no obligation. Don’t live with pain, fear and doubt any longer. Pick up the phone and nothing to lose but your pain. take control of your life right now. You have nothing to lose but your pain. Due to demand, Duewetoaredemand, we are extending this offer to the first 25 callers extending this offer to the first 25 callers only. Time slots fill quickly so call today to only. Timeyour slots so call today to secure your free stop one secure free fill stopquickly one consultation.” consultation.”

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1. Slide two marshmallows (or three) on a lollipop stick. Fill a deep bowl or cup with water. Dip the marshmallows in and remove quickly, dabbing excess water on a paper towel. Hold the wet marshmallows over a bowl or plate and sprinkle generously to coat with the sprinkles. Rest the stick of marshmallows on a piece of wax paper.

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3. Cut two mini gum drops in half horizontally with a sharp knife. Use a small piece of dried spaghetti, about 1-inch long, to skewer the top half of the gum drop and attach to the top of the bug’s head.

4. Roll a large gumdrop with a rolling pin on a surface dusted generously with granulated sugar. Roll about 1/4 inch thick. Cut out two mini hearts. Skewer the hearts with another small piece of dried spaghetti and attach to the bug’s body for wings. Prop in a Sytrofoam block to fully dry.

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Birth Control: What Are My Options? There are a number of methods available to help prevent pregnancy, with some of the most popular including condoms and birth control pills. Deciding which method is right can be tough because there are many issues to consider, including costs, future pregnancy plans, side effects and others. Most birth control methods are quite effective if used properly. However, contraceptives can fail for a number of reasons, including incorrect use and failure of the medication, device, and/or the method itself. Certain birth control methods, such as intrauterine devices (IUDs) and injectable or implanted methods have a low risk of failure (pregnancy) because they are the easiest to use properly. You should consider these methods if you want the lowest chance of a mistake or failure, which could lead to pregnancy. Overall, birth control methods designed for use at or near the time of sex (e.g. the condom, diaphragm) are generally less effective than other birth control methods (e.g. IUD, birth control pill).

CHOOSING A BIRTH CONTROL METHOD It can be difficult to decide which birth control method is best because of the wide variety of options available. The best method is one that you will use consistently, is acceptable to you and your partner, and does not cause bothersome side effects. Other factors to consider include: 1. How effective is the method? 2. Is it convenient? 3.Will I remember to use it? 4. Do I have to use/take it every day? 5. Is this method reversible? 7. Can I get pregnant immediately after stopping it? 7. Will this method cause me to bleed more or less? 8. Are there side effects or potential complications? 9. Is this method affordable? 10. Does this method protect against sexually transmitted diseases? No method of birth control is perfect. You must balance the advantages and disadvantages of each method and then choose the method that you will be able to use consistently and correctly.

EMERGENCY CONTRACEPTION Emergency contraception, sometimes called the morning after pill, refers to the use of medication after unintended intercourse to prevent pregnancy. You can use

the morning after pill if you forget to take your birth control pill, if a condom breaks during sex, or if you have unprotected sex for other reasons (including victims of sexual assault). Morning after pills may be hormonal (e.g. PlanB One-Step) or nonhormonal (e.g. Ella). An IUD can also be inserted for use as emergency contraception, and is more effective at preventing a pregnancy than pills.

BIRTH CONTROL PILLS Most birth control pills also referred to as “the pill,” contain a combination of two female hormones. When taken properly, birth control pills are very effective. Side effects of the pill include nausea, breast tenderness, bloating, and mood changes, irregular vaginal spotting or bleeding. Progestin-only pills — Unlike traditional birth control pills, the progestin-only pill, also called the mini pill, does not contain estrogen. This type of pill is useful for women who cannot or should not take estrogen. Progestin-only pills are as effective as combination pills if they are taken at the same time every day.

INJECTABLE BIRTH CONTROL The only injectable method of birth control currently available in the United States is medroxyprogesterone acetate or DMPA (Depo-Provera). This is a progestin hormone, which is long

lasting. DMPA is injected deep into a muscle, such as the buttock or upper arm, once every three months. A version that is given under the skin is also available. DMPA is very effective, with a failure (pregnancy) rate of less than one percent. The most common side effects of DMPA are irregular or prolonged vaginal bleeding and spotting. Menstrual periods generally return within six months of the last DMPA injection. Many women complain of weight gain and water retention. Also there is concern with bone damage with long-term use Ortho Evra is the only skin patch birth control available in the United States. You wear the patch for one week on the upper arm, shoulder, upper back, or hip. After one week, you remove the old patch and apply a new patch; you repeat this for three weeks. During the fourth week, you do not wear a patch and your menstrual period occurs during this week. The risks and side effects of the patch are similar to those of a birth control pill, although there may be a slightly higher risk of developing a blood clot. A flexible plastic vaginal ring (Nuvaring) contains estrogen and a progestin. You wear the ring in the vagina, where the hormones are slowly absorbed into the body. This prevents pregnancy, similar to a birth

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control pill. You wear the ring inside the vagina for three weeks, followed by one week when you do not wear the ring; your menstrual period occurs during the fourth week. A healthcare provider inserts a single-rod progestin implant, Implanon, into your arm. It prevents pregnancy for up to 3 years as the hormone is slowly absorbed into the body. It is effective within 24 hours of insertion. Irregular bleeding is the most bothersome side effect. Most women can become pregnant quickly after the rod is removed. Barrier contraceptives prevent sperm from entering the uterus. Barrier contraceptives include the condom, diaphragm, and cervical cap. A healthcare provider, through the vagina and cervix, into the uterus, places IUDs. The currently available IUDs are safe and effective.

STERILIZATION Sterilization is a procedure that permanently prevents you from becoming pregnant or having children. Tubal ligation (for women) and vasectomy (for men) are the two most common sterilization procedures. Sterilization is permanent, and should only be considered after you discuss all available options with a healthcare provider.

Dr. Darlene M. Morgan Dr. Darlene M. Morgan has been practicing medicine for 14 years. Dr. Morgan graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 2000 and completed her OB/ GYN residency at Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center. She is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Morgan is seeing new obstetric and gynecology patients. Evening appointments available.

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Stem Cell Therapy and PRP for Treatment of Arthritis and Tendon Injuries: The Aging Spine: AThe Common Cause Of Back And Leg Pain Future is Now

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What is osteoarthritis? lumbar spinal stenosis. The spinal column consists of a series of bones connected to one

Osteoarthritis, also known as degenerative joint disease, is a group of abnormalities which involve another by intervening discs, joints and ligaments. The bones are referred to as vertebrae. degradation of joints including loss of cartilage and damage to the underlying bone. Symptoms The vertebrae have a space within them called the spinal canal where the spinal cord and include joint pain, tenderness, stiffness, swelling, and crepitus or crunching/clicking noises. It affects nerve roots travel. Generally in the low back region the spinal cord has ended and there are up to 80% of the population by the age of 65 and can be a very debilitating disease. Physicians nerve roots that supply the legs. The sections of the spinal column have different names, have limited treatment options with anti-inflammatory mediation medication, physical therapy, where the low back section is referred to as the lumbar spine. viscosupplementation, and surgery. For patients who do not respond to conservative treatment and What happens as thestem spine ages?is an excellent option available today. are not candidates for surgery, cell therapy With aging, the normal discs and joints that connect the vertebrae degenerate. This leads What are tendon injuries? to narrowing of the discs and arthritic changes the joints, which can subsequently to Tendons are a tough band of fibrous tissue thatofconnects bone to muscle. Tendons canlead be found pain in the low back. In addition, the ligaments overgrow and bone spurs form. All of these all over the body and control muscle and bone movement. The most commonly injured tendons in factors cause cuff the spinal canal to get narrower overtendon, time. Once thetendon, spinal quadriceps canal narthe bodytogether are the rotator in the shoulder, biceps and triceps patella rows to a certain point, the nerves that travel to the legs get pinched causing lumbar tendon, and Achilles tendon. Complete tendon ruptures are usually treated by surgery, butspinal partial stenosis. tendon tears and chronic tendon injuries can be treated with non-surgical intervention such as

What therapy are the physical and symptoms? oral medications. However, some of these injuries can be very painful and Therespond symptoms of lumbar spinal stenosis include pain, PRP whichand canstem varycell depending on do not to conservative options. For these type back of injuries, therapy are the severity of the arthritis. There can also be pain in the buttocks that can travel down the excellent options. back ofisthe legs,and oftentimes referred to as “sciatica.” There can also be numbness or tingling What PRP how does it work? in the buttocks or legs. As the pressure the nerves weakness can occur, and PRP, also known as platelet rich plasma,on is blood plasmaroots that worsens, has been enriched with platelets especially in the foot. Patients will often times report that the pain is worse by standing up the body’s own growth factors. It is a popular treatment option that has been available for decades, straight and walking, but gets better with sitting and leaning forward. As time progresses, but just recently has received wide spread media attention due to the increasing use by professional patientsfor willtreatment not be able to walkand astendon far theyinjuries. once didAthletes withoutsuch feeling painWoods, in theirKobe legs. Bryant, Some athletes of muscle as Tiger patients, however, note that leaning forward on a shopping cart will allow them to walk Peyton Manning, and Dwight Howard have used this procedure to help them recover quicklyfarther from without pain. these type of injuries. PRP is made by extracting a small sample of blood from the patient and How is treated? placing it inita high powered centrifuge. The blood is spun for several minutes and careful steps are The withand seeing a physician dealing with the spinefactors and are taken to treatment extract thebegins growthfirst factors platelets from thetrained sample.inThese powerful growth obtaining an carefully accurateinto diagnosis. Theinjury diagnosis made based on theassuring history proper and physical then injected the tendon underisultrasound guidance placement. exam, also withinjection X-rays and is started In mostand cases, a PRP can MRI. speedGenerally, up healingtreatment time by several weeks.with non-surgical options. This includes therapy,and medications, What is stemphysical cell therapy how doesacupuncture it work? and steroid injections. Oftentimes will feel good pain relief from thesestem treatments. a patient has a poor quality life patients Stem cells, more specifically mesenchymal cells, areIfcells that can differentiate into of different due tooflumbar spinal stenosis,and andbone. non-surgical treatments have not worked and or only worked types tissue such as cartilage These cells have the ability to multiply regenerate temporarily, then tissue surgery considered. The main stayExcellent for treating lumbar spinal stenosis is damaged cartilage andisbone due to osteoarthritis. sources for these mesenchymal to remove thebeligaments, bone spurs and bone othermarrow. compressive from placing stem cells can found in adipose (fat) and Recentfactors medical studies havepressure shown on the nerveoutcomes roots. This processwith is referred to as decompression, or a laminectomy. The surgeon favorable in patients osteoarthritis of the knee and shoulder treated by stem cell does not remove all of the vertebrae, only the elements in the back that placing injections. These patients have seen improved range of motion, strength, andare pain relief. pressure The on the roots. Sometimes spinal fusionofisfatalso for various procedure involves taking aasmall sample andneeded bone marrow from reasons. the patientThe andlaminectomy spinning it can be done usingcentrifuge. a traditional incision, a small “mini-open” incision a minimally invasive in a high powered These stem cells are extracted carefully andorinjected into the arthritic approach. choiceguidance of approach will be determined based on the stenosis, joint under The ultrasound assuring proper placement. Patients canseverity start to of seethe benefits in as the individual patient surgeon factors. people experience good pain relief in their little as a few weeks andand peak results in severalMost months. legs after and are able to resume their normal lifestyle after recovering from surgery. Can I getsurgery PRP and stem cells? However, improvement in the back is variable. The simple answer is, yes! These futuristic treatment options are available now and are very safe. In Conclusion . . . Please have a discussion with a trained physician to determine if you are

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The Apollo™ System Used for the First Time in NJ by Dr. Ronald Benitez

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New Revolutionary Tool Offers Hope for Patients with Inoperable Deep Seated Blood Clots in the Brain The Apollo™ System, manufactured by California-based Penumbra, Inc., was used for the first time in New Jersey and the outcome was a success. Apollo is an innovative new surgical tool that enables minimally invasive removal of deeply seated blood clots in the brain during a single, efficient operation. With combined use of an endoscope and image guidance, the Apollo System allows decompression and removal of otherwise inoperable clots deep in the brain, among other uses. Dr. Ron Benitez, a nationally renowned neurosurgeon and president of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists (ANS), successfully treated the first patient in New Jersey using the Apollo device. Dr. Benitez explains: “Our first patient was a 63 year-old male who suffered from hypertension. I knew this patient was at risk for time-sensitive, irreversible damage to the brain due to pressure and clot formation. For this patient, I was concerned his need was more urgent, and that the Apollo System would facilitate the same surgical result in minutes, rather than days utilizing medical managements that we did in the past that could result in brain damage or even death. “Following successful clot removal with the Apollo System, our patient improved and we were able to remove brain pressure monitors and breathing support over the next few days. As opposed to facing several weeks comatose in the intensive care unit, our patient was awake and moved from the unit within a few days.” “I am grateful that we are finally making progress in an all too frequent and extremely incapacitating and fatal condition. I think the arrival of the Apollo System is very timely. I’m confident that use of the Apollo System will result in faster patient recovery and a shortened stay in the intensive care unit,” Dr. Benitez concluded. The endovascular team at ANS looks forward to future success using the Apollo System, in conjunction with neuroendoscopy and image guidance, for the removal of hemorrhages in the brain. This technique has the potential to be a truly important advancement in the field, since no other treatment has convincingly been shown to help patients with this lethal condition. Usually patients with this type of hemorrhagic stroke have very poor outcomes and extremely long hospital stays. Just hours after the treatment, this patient began showing improvement. The ANS endovascular team points out that in earlier trials for minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage evacuation, they observed higher rates of good clinical outcomes when they achieved near complete removal of blood clots. The problem was this degree of clot removal was not achieved in most patients and required several days of drainage through a small catheter left in place after surgery. With the new Apollo System, it seems they may be able to achieve the sought-after level of clot reduction immediately and safely in most patients. Therefore, it is possible that the ANS endovascular team will continue to observe benefits that surpass former expectations. The Apollo System is the result of decades of research and development work in the field of advanced aspiration and vibrational energy technology by researchers at Penumbra. Advanced aspiration technology was first developed and perfected in the field of acute ischemic stroke where blood clots inside the arteries of the brain are starving brain tissue of vital oxygen and nutrients. The Apollo System adds internal energy generation to a specialized advanced aspiration tool to surgically address deep bleeding in the brain, a particularly devastating form of acute hemorrhagic stroke. Don’t let insurance come before your health. Call to speak with our insurance counselor. For more information visit www.ansdocs.com or call 732.455.8225.

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For this reason, either experience chronic chronicC constipation, saysside effects. 4. Your received blood with a diarrhea diagnosis oforhepatitis may have lower If polyps (very small growths of tissue) are found, your doctor can perform a biopsy At Risk Why should Iapeople have aa Colonoscopy? Be sure to tell your doctor about these red flags that may indicate a more serious or organ and clinical assistant professor of medicine at New immediately. 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A polyp is son entersIBS: the body What Triggers It The good news: Although IBS can be extremely uncomfortable, it doesn’t your lead to no recovery pain. While the overwhelming majority of polyps are harmless, treatment. like a bump or wart-like structure on the internal surface of the colon, which in many who is not infected. Two things may trigger IBS: certain foods and stress. “Fried and greasy foods tend cancer or other serious diseases. When you keep a food journal to learn which foods physician will have it tested and confirm your results with you, usually within 24-72 6. Your liver tests have been cases causes no symptoms. When your doctor looks into your colon with a colonoscopy ppen whiletosharing bother people abnormal. with IBS,” Dr. Field says. 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There response to stress. “Many patients that their symptoms are worse when they’re under plan. A patient with chronic constipation may be prescribed fiber and laxatives, while normal activity the next day. ommon methods beforeofthe testareasvaccines well. hepatitis A and stress,” Field says. In fact,for a significant number of patients with IBS have symptoms of someone with this constant diarrheaabout may need anti-diarrheal medications probiotics Hopefully information colonoscopy has helped you to and realize that thisto epatitis C include To avoid dehydration, patients should drink clear, fat-free bouillon or broth, gelatin, hepatitis B virus. depression or anxiety. regulate gut bacteria causing irritation and inflammation. procedure is a safe, comfortable and important tool your doctors can use to help onal care items that fruit juice (no grape juice or any liquid with red color), water, plain and strained How Is Hepatitis C prevent come in contact Standing: Drs. Terrany, Schwartz, Maki, Akhtar colon cancer. IBS: Possible Causes unsweetened coffee or tea, or diet soda. Unless otherwise instructed, continue taking r person’s blood, Center: Denise DiPierri and Maggie Doherty, don’t know why some people IBS, but onealso theory has to with the Diagnosed? anyDoctors regularly prescribed medication. Yourhave physician may ask you to do stop taking Call Shore Gastroenterology Call Shore Gastro to scheduleto your appointment! rs or toothbrushes Nurse Hepatitis C is“Serotonin initially neurotransmitter serotonin. is best as aonchemical inPractitioners the brain that to iron preparations a few weeks before the test known if you are them. Finally, you need xual contact withregulate a schedule your appointment, 732-517-0060. 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Caring Heart & Brain Imaging has made the latest cardiac technology available to residents of the Jersey Shore, who could only benefit from this same testing if they traveled to New York City, Philadelphia or Northern Jersey. Unfortunately, patients are not aware that they can ask their family practice doctor or cardiologist to write a script for the test that will accurately and specifically determine if your heart muscle is receiving adequate blood flow and if that blood flow is evenly distributed. The test to ask for is called a Cardiac PET Perfusion study with Rubidium. The Cardiac PET Perfusion study is the newest version of a cardiac stress test. For those people who have had the old test, the most compelling reasons for having the Cardiac PET Perfusion study performed at Caring Heart & Brain Imaging are: • Speedier Scan Times – approximately 45 minutes as opposed to 2-1/2 to 4 hours for the old SPECT scan, • Patient Exposure to Radiation is cut in half - the Attrius scanner reduces patient exposure to radiation, and Rubidium, the agent used in the scan, has a short half-life, so the amount of radiation exposure is substantially less than a chest x-ray. • Improved Images – PET provides clearer, more precise 2D images better suited for detection of disease. • Avoidance of Unnecessary Procedures – Test images are so accurate, procedures such as stent implantation and even coronary bypass surgery might be avoided.

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Assisted Living

“My Life…My Story” favorite pastime? What is their history? A person can be celebrated by learning their story, embracing their identity and engaging them in familiar activities that will stimulate their mind, body and spirit.

Alice was so photogenic. With her long brown hair, bright eyes and toothy grin, she was always front and center, arms tightly around her friends and family in every photo. Her smile connected you immediately. She had that way with people. Always the life of the party, Alice entertained everyone from her storytelling to singing horribly off key to Sinatra songs. She never cared. She made everyone laugh and people loved being around her. The adventurer of the family, her passport was filled with colorful stamps from her many journeys, a showpiece she proudly toted around. “Did I ever tell you the story about how I went with no shoes for two days in Prague” Alice would say. A crowd would quickly surround her. She had a way of captivating an attentive audience. She made you belly laugh from her wild and outlandish experiences across the globe. Her stories were always bigger than life. She had so much personality and energy, enough to fill a room.You simply wanted to say you knew her. Sadly, her stories are now told by others. Alice’s voice is lost. She has forgotten the details of her stories. Her memory has slipped away.

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Pediatric Therapy

Language and Play Bernadette Mullen MA, CCC-SLP Business owner of

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Language is the way each of us communicates. Language can be extremely complex. Many people believe that speech and language is just the speech production part of communication. This causes confusion when their children do not pass a speech and language screener. Language is a huge part of how we express ourselves and how we learn. The understanding of language gives us access to the world around us. Language learning begins with play.

Play is the full time job of all children. Unfortunately, the children of today are not playing the way they did years ago. Subsequently, children are not learning many of things they could have and should have during play with peers. Play means freedom to create. If for example a child is provided with paints to create visuals and feel the paint on their hands, they will learn how to build things from the pictures in their minds. Painting can provide a litany of language learning, which includes concepts like dry to smooth and bumpy, strokes, colors etc. Play with any kind of art supply can provide a child with a way to create with their imaginations. Floor play is what we are missing most of today in our busy lives. Playing with a toy farm teaches about animals and what sounds they make! It also teaches about what they

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As the owner of Tender Touch Occupational Therapy, Terry Moser has worked with children for over 30 years. She is certified in Sensory Integration, Therapeutic Listening and has extensive training in Sensory Processing Disorders, Visual Processing Disorders and in working with children on the Autism Spectrum. She has lectured across the country on Sensory Strategies for Self Stimulatory Behaviors with Keynote Figures such as Temple Grandin and Dr. Andrew Bondy. She has also lectured at Brookdale Community College, Monmouth University and has worked and consulted in many school districts in Monmouth and Ocean County.

We are pleased to announce that we are embarking on a new endeavor. We are using an interdisciplinary team approach to bridge language, movement, behavior and cognitive development in order to maximize your child’s abilities. Three critical disciplines coming together with one strategic plan: Maximizing your child’s ability toward success. Tender Touch has partnered with Speech Start and Minding Miracles to provide extensive programs for your child. We are offering free monthly workshops designed to Enhance Your Child’s Development! Each workshop will be held at: Fountain Ridge Plaza, 1690 Highway 35, Middletown, N.J. from 7:00 pm -8:30 pm • January 5, 2015 Ask the Expert; Getting All Your Questions Answered • February 2, 2015 Purposeful Play; Homemade Fun • March 2, 2015 See What I See; Do What I Do • April 6, 2015 Finding the Keys to Your Child’s Success • May 4, 2015 Open Forum

Please join us for an evening of enlightenment about your child’s development. RSVP not necessary but appreciated. Call Terry at 732-335-4030; Bernadette at 732-888-3912 or Kathy at 732-6715500. Start the New Year with an enlightening conversation about the importance of collaborative therapies for your child. Bring all your questions and with our expertise and your wisdom as parents together we will find the keys to open the door to your child’s fullest magnificence.

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Extended wear hearing aids are placed within the ear canal, invisible to the casual observer, that can stay in place without any adjustments for up to 3 months at a time. It is a soft and comfortable device that fits deep into the ear canal near the eardrum. Though the Lyric can only be placed in the ear by an audiologist, the patient can remove it at home. There is a small tool that allows for removal of the device as well as for volume adjustments that is given to the patient. The process of inserting the Lyric is quick and painless, taking 10 minutes from start to finish. Once inside the ear, the Lyric needs no battery changes or recharging. When the battery runs out and the Lyric needs to be replaced, all that is needed is a quick visit to your audiologist. The old device will be taken out and a new device placed in the ear. Patients who have concerns about missing important sounds when they are not wearing their hearing aid experience peace of mind when wearing the Lyric. While patients can remove the Lyric at home using a small loop tool, it does not need to come out every night. Having amplified hearing 24 hours a day allows hearing-impaired patients to feel more connected to their environment. The Lyric can even be worn while in the shower, but should not be used while swimming or diving. The Lyric device has undergone several size and programming upgrades since its release. The new Lyric model fits a wider variety of patients, such as those whose ears were shaped differently for the older, larger lyric device. Programming and software improvements also provide better fine-tuning ability for the audiologist and improved sound quality for patients. Patients who have a mild to moderate hearing loss may be good candidate for the Lyric device. The Lyric however may not be a viable option for patients who have had ear surgeries affecting the ear canal. In these patients, the Lyric may not fit tightly into the surgically altered space. Also patients who have a history of chronic ear infections or Eustachian tube dysfunction

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Difficulty Hearing? • Do you hear, but not understand, what is being said? • Does it sound like people are mumbling? • Do you have trouble hearing the television or radio, or do family members complain that the TV or radio is too loud? • Do you often ask people to repeat what they’ve said? • Do you have difficulty understanding what is being said on television? • Do you find it difficult to hear people speak or follow conversation in a noisy environment, such as a restaurant or party? • Do you have difficulty understanding women or children?

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, you should have a full hearing evaluation. may not be good candidates due to the risk of more infections. Eardrops and ear rinses cannot be used when the Lyric is in place, as the device blocks the ear canal. A consultation with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat physician) can help in evaluating if an extended wear hearing aid would be appropriate. Another product that was released to the market earlier this year is the made-for-iPhone hearing aids. With the increased use of smart phones and smart devices, hearing aid manufacturers are now incorporating features into hearing aid design that allow patients to use their phones to adjust and optimize their hearing aids in an array of listening environments. For example, having a conversation with a friend at a noisy coffee shop may be difficult due to the noise level. With a made-for-iPhone hearing aid, a patient can use their iPhone app to make real-time adjustments in the coffee shop until they can hear the person they are speaking with and save those adjustments as “Coffee Shop” on their hearing aids. The made-for-iPhone hearing aids will work with the iPhone 5, 5s, and 6 as well as many iPad and iPod devices. Patients with a mild to severe hearing loss can be good candidates for the made-foriPhone hearing aids. In addition to hearing aids, manufacturers also offer a range of accessories that may help a patient hear speech better in background noise. These include remote controls, Bluetooth streamers for wireless audio streaming directly to hearing aids, and remote microphones. After a patient or their audiologist pairs hearing aids with accessories, they can have a drastic improvement on speech clarity in noise, on the phone and in situations where the hearing aid users may need to listen to several speakers at once (family gathering, meetings, etc). With poor speech clarity in background noise as one of the leading complaint of hearing aid www.TheCountyWoman.com

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users, these accessories can be a solution to address these difficult listening situations. With all this in mind, the best way to find out if an extended wear hearing aid or a made-for-iPhone hearing aid is appropriate for you or a family member is to be seen by an audiologist. Seeking out a welltrained audiologist and scheduling a consultation are the first steps to better hearing. All of the products mentioned above can be customized for a wide variety of patients and can be a wonderful solution for you or a family member.

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How It Works The ClariVein catheter is guided into the vein using an ultrasound. The procedure is virtually pain free and doesn’t require any anesthetic. The tip of the catheter is then positioned near the sapheno-femoral junction. The catheter sprays a chemical into the vein, sealing it

and preventing the varicose vein from re-appearing. Once the procedure is finished, most patients find that they are able to return to normal activities the same day. You can even drive yourself home! ClariVein is a special motorized catheter with a rotating tip. It uses chemomechnical ablation. “Chemo” stands for the liquid that has special chemical properties that destroy the inner lining of the vein. “Mechanical” stands for the rotating tip of the catheter that sprays the liquid onto the

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In life, it is important to have a career that does not feel like work. Brianna Stricchiola, hair stylist at Valerie’s Barber and Beauty in Jackson, NJ, feels grateful that she has chosen to pursue a career in which she thoroughly enjoys. Her main goal is to help each individual that walks through the door embrace his or her beauty and develop confidence. After Brianna lost her father, she was forced to make a decision; dwell on the past or to pursue her future. Two weeks after her fathers passing, she took her first step by joining the Paul Mitchell Jersey Shore Cosmetology School. Throughout her time in Cosmetology School, she advanced into the elite honors program, which entitled her to take 3-5 guests every day. Brianna now specializes in color, highlighting, ombré, balyage, cutting and texture services. She is also certified in extensions along with Keratin treatments. Throughout everything, Brianna has come to find that her favorite aspect about what she does is being able to see her customers’ faces when they see their transformation. Working alongside Valerie has helped her learn an even more rewarding trade of hair replacement. Seeing how many lives are changed each and every day constantly reminds Brianna how grateful she is to be in this industry. To schedule an appointment with Brianna, call 732-363-4758 or visit www.valshair.com.

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Women Of Monmouth County Catherine Facciolli, Patient Coordinator Personal Enhancement Center Catherine was born and raised in Lacey Township, NJ and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing at Florida Atlantic University. Since 2010, Catherine has worked at Personal Enhancement Center as an integral part of Dr. Godek’s team. From scheduling the initial consultation to discussing financial information and reserving your surgery date, Catherine guides our patients every step of the way. Her goal is to ensure patients feel comfortable with their decision to have plastic surgery by educating them on the process, discussing their goals and expectations, and help alleviate any concerns that might arise during the process. She takes great pleasure in building relationships with patients and ensuring their visit is a pleasant one. In her spare time, Catherine enjoys spending time at the beach, reading, exercising, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. For more information or to contact Catherine, call 732-281-1988, email cfacciolli@drgodek.com, or visit www.drgodek.com.

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Letter From NJAWBO Shore Region President Liz Milio In the past few issues I pointed out a number of benefits NJAWBO members have available to them. However, there is one I haven’t written about and some members haven’t thought of as a benefit: serving on a Board of Trustees. NJAWBO Members can serve on their Region and the State Boards. However, they and you can volunteer to serve on various community and charity boards. Service on a Board of Trustees can provide and fine-tune invaluable professional development skills that can advance your professional career and business, such as public speaking, networking and leadership experience. It also provides exposure to other disciplines that you may encounter in your business, but in which you do not have much experience, such as financial reporting, strategic planning, or market analyses, to name a few. Many professionals view board service as a rewarding way to share their skill sets and talents with NJAWBO and other organizations. Your help and guidance will help raise funds toward events, projects, scholarship, etc. Working on a Board can give you unique access to business leaders across New Jersey and provides the opportunity to demonstrate your professional value through meaningful participation in board meetings. As a result, you might secure several new business leads and/or networking opportunities that will help further your business.

Enjoying gains in your business as a benefit of a board appointment is not something you should feel guilty about. In fact, most professionals will tell you they are serving on a board as part of their company’s business development efforts. That doesn’t mean they won’t meet their fiduciary duties as a board member. You have to put in the work to reap the benefits, so joining the Board of your NJAWBO Region or charity, and remaining on it as an active steward justifies any and all results. That being said, business development shouldn’t be your only reason for joining a board. Joining NJAWBO gives you access to a wide range of benefits. As I have noted in previous columns, these include (but not limited to) networking, education, access to affiliate groups, and support. However, becoming active in your Region and/or on the State Board, will help you reap the benefits available to all active volunteers. Your involvement need not be very time consuming; little portions of larger projects strengthens those projects and brings them to a quick and strong conclusion. Interested in NJAWBO? Then please contact me at president@njawboshore.org or call me at 732-683-0092. Liz Milio, President, NJAWBO Shore Region (Monmouth/Ocean/Middlesex) Upcoming NJAWBO Events • January 22, 2015-Awards Dinner, The Court Jester, Route 34 Aberdeen, 6 – 9 p.m. • February 3, 2015-Open House, free to all, Affinity Federal Credit Union, Middletown Branch, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

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There are many ways to get involved. You can be a part of Team LADACIN by running in the marathon (full, half or relay) and fundraising to support the run, taking a sponsorship, or volunteering. Whether you are an individual who wants to run for a cause, or a business that wants to sponsor a great event, your participation will make a difference in the lives of so many.

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event featuring dinner and dancing, an awards ceremony, silent and live auctions, raffles and a floral centerpiece contest. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate in this memorable event by placing an ad in the Ad Journal, taking a Sponsorship, donating a gift to the Auction, purchasing a 50/50 Raffle ticket, donating a floral centerpiece, or attending the Gala.

Team LADACIN was organized in 2010 to participate in the NJ Marathon. Led by Joseph Walker, the team has raised more than $240,200 in five years to benefit LADACIN Network.

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Call Community Relations at 732.493.5900 ext. 263 oR email CommunityRelations@ladaCin.oRg. ladaCin netwoRk ■ 1703 kneeley BoulevaRd ■ wanamassa, nJ 07712 ■ www.ladaCin.oRg LADACIN Network is a non-profit Agency that provides a continuum of care, including educational, therapeutic, social, residential and support services to infants, children and adults with complex physical and developmental disabilities or delays.

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For People Over 55: Fountainhead, a community for people 55 and over, in Jackson offers manufactured homes from about 1,000 square feet and larger. Fountainhead is a land-lease community, a home ownership opportunity that allows the home buyer to buy the home and lease the lot. This allows the home owner to spend less at the time of the buy than if a comparable home were purchased on his own private property. Nice people who have led responsible lives live at Fountainhead. Over time, as people occasionally want to move, the Fountainhead home owner will sell their home to another prospective home owner who will enter into a lease with Fountainhead.

Land leasing in NJ is a secure relationship, based on credit history and income of the prospective home owner. It is usually

at the home owner’s election to terminate the lease arrangement. In this residential lease where the homeowner is invested in the home, there are several strong consumer protections supporting the longevity of the relationship. Fountainhead is one of the best ways to live comfortably in style as retirement approaches and leisure time becomes more precious. Our excellent location, in the middle of NJ, offers easy and rapid access to all the majors: I-195, Garden State Parkway, Route 9, 295, NJ Turnpike. Fifty miles to NYC, 40 miles to Philadelphia, 50 minutes to Staten Island, 1hr 15 minutes to Atlantic City and 20 minutes to the Jersey shore.

But what’s in a name? Terminology is so important- it can be so exact

there is no mistake what it describes or it can be a phrase that just doesn’t do it. In the world of manufactured housing there continues to be some confusion on the part of the home shopper. What is the difference between a manufactured home, a mobile home, and a modular home? In NJ, all homes must be built to NJ’s specific body of codes and standards; some are equal to the federal standards, some are more strenuous than the federal housing standards. This is good to know, but since all homes will be 100% inspected in NJ, the buyer can really take the durability of construction as “a given”, meaning that once it has a certificate of occupancy it meets or exceeds the requirements.

Fountainhead AN ACTIVE 55+ ADULT COMMUNITY

The Source of a New Worry-Free Lifestyle in Jackson!

• Quality Constructed Manufactured Homes • Central Air & Gas Heat • Deluxe Appliances • Energy Efficient Insulation • 2 and 3 Bedrooms • Beautiful Kitchens • Land Leasing Saves You Money • Spacious Lots, Mature Trees, Wide Streets, Off-Street Parking • 25 min. to Trenton, 20 min. to the Shore • New and Pre-owned Homes Available

1 Rose Drive, Jackson, NJ 08527 For directions call or visit our website 732-928-3100 • njfountainheadhomes.com

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The Way Of Future Home Ownership Manufactured homes differ from site-

built homes in that they are constructed somewhere other than the site and are transported to the site where they will be finished as necessary to be issued a certificate of occupancy. Manufactured homes are modular homes and mobile homes. To clarify commonly-heard terms: a manufactured home is built on a permanent chassis, and rarely moved from the initial site where it may be “sited” as a permanent residence. It will display a Certification Label and Data Plate attesting to its compliance with the construction code- US HUD Title 6. It does not look any different than a site-built home, it does not perform any differently than a site-built home, except if compared to an older site-built home it will be more energy efficient, more true to level 00 and offer more options at a better price.

costly than owning a site-built home, the access to the utilities of each home is well-planned and accessible.

The long-term benefits of leasing versus owning can be felt in the pocketbook.

People 55 and over are accustomed to leases in other aspects of their lives. In these days of a see-saw economy it makes sense to be financially alert and watchful. Less out-of-pocket, longer time between routine maintenance with new versus older, lower annual expenses in lease versus land ownership. At Adult Community Fountainhead, the average home ownership costs including Manufactured homes are built in utilities and leasing costs offer a home American work places and inspected, and comparable in size and style to any any budget. The common denominator is the lease fee- nearly all the same monthly t is a great and sometimes undervalued privilege to have a choice. cost. The lease is easy to read and simple to follow. tested before leaving the construction It is oneother of the great thingscommunity about our country-home we have many adult but at any budget. 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You could choose a high quality home with give us the opportunity to spend more of our free time participating materials under cover, out of the weatherin the things wewill suggest the prospective home owner plywood sub-floor, high peaked roof, composite flooring, or you could choose a more or Newer Homes Are Great Choices enjoy most, it is New time to consider all the choices. endlesswhich supply of them. budget friendly version that is also energy efficientbearing the US EPA Energy Star maximizes the utility of the material. Finding The bring Right Match For You And Your Budget with them their true home symbol of commitment, with carpet and linoleum selectto some otheras architectural Theoffering newest homes, some in the established neighborhood, are and built last long o the latter stages of life and choose to move where simplification of can be over-the-top Adult communities amenities we hope to enjoy or element to please you. 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57 Honoree: Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., Chairman, Department of Psychiatry, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Corporate Medical Director, Meridian Behavioral Health Susan Tellone-McCoy, MHA Board of Directors Vice President Wendy DePedro, MHA Executive Director

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County’s Fall Celebracíon, Viva La Vida was held on Saturday, November 15th at Raven & the Peach in Fair Haven, NJ. This well attended event “celebrated life” with entertainment from The Haven and a Spanish themed menu. Proceeds from the event support MHA’s free programs and services that are available to all families in Monmouth County. “We chose the theme this year to acknowledge the importance of surrounding ourselves with the positives of life: friends, food, music, and a sense of connectedness to others that all contribute to our mental health and wellness,” said Wendy DePedro, MHA Executive Director.

Meridian Health Table From Left to Right standing: Patricia Carey, Ninette Tuerk, Barbara Berger, Lynn Stefanowitz, Dr. Eric Berger, Dr. Ramon Solhkhah, Dr. Christopher Doumas, Dr. Raymond Hanbury. From Left to Right sitting: Joanne Napoli, Susan Miller, Jessica Steinwurtzel, Dr. Stacy Doumas, Pat Hanbury

Ramon Solhkhah, M.D., Chairman of Psychiatry, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and Corporate Medical Director, Meridian Behavioral Health Services was honored for his tremendous efforts to advocate, educate, and treat those affected by mental illness and drug addiction in Monmouth County. Award presenter and MHA Operating Board Vice President, Susan TelloneMcCoy stated, “Our communities have been in crisis with suicide, storm Sandy and the heroin epidemic. Crisis can be defined as an opportunity for change, but you need someone strong enough to stand up for that change, and Dr. Solhkhah has been that person for our County. He sends a strong message that addiction is not a choice, it is an illness.”

Eleanor Galiano; John Galiano, MHA Board of Directors; Clare and William McCoy; Tom Schember, MHA Board of Directors President; Barbara Schember

MHA would like to thank all of the sponsors, underwriters, and contributors that made this event possible. Event sponsors and underwriters were Meridian Health, Manasquan Savings Bank, Springpoint Senior Living, George & Ruth Harms Foundation, Gebroe Hammer Associates, Mr. & Mrs. Charles Bank, Manasquan High School Endowment Fund, and the Manasquan High School student body who raised funds online in support of MHA’s Fall Celebracíon. MHA would like to thank the members of the event committee who were MHA Foundation Board members and co-chairs Nancy Pearson and Donna Crosson of Rumson; MHA Foundation Board members, Ernesto Cullari of Asbury Park, Stacey Donovan of Middletown, Ruth Palacio of Fair Haven; MHA Foundation Board President George Whitelaw of Locust; MHA Operating Board Member Joan Konopka of Toms River; and Operating Board Vice President Susan Tellone-McCoy of Manasquan. Other members of the committee are MHA’s Executive Director Wendy DePedro of Belmar, Courtenay Adams of Rumson, Linda Baxendale of Manasquan, Patti Bossone of Manasquan, Christin Cosimano of Little Silver, Abbi Finch of Holmdel, Eva Kelly of Little Silver, Jennifer McGagh of Little Silver, Megan Ross of Rumson, Kate Sharkey of Atlantic Highlands, and Pedro Trivella of Asbury Park.

Ryan and Eva Kelly of Little Silver, Christin and Chris Cosimano of Little Silver

About The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA): The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) has been providing advocacy and services to families in Monmouth County for over 64 years. MHA is dedicated to promoting mental health and wellness and improving the care and treatment of persons affected by mental illness. MHA strives to accomplish this mission through the creation and implementation of innovative programs, education, advocacy, and community partnerships.

Susan Carlson of Manasquan, Kathy Weston of Manasquan, Larry Thees of Manasquan

For more information or to get involved, please visit www.mentalhealthmonmouth.org, like us on Facebook, or call 732-542-6422.

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    

     

     

 

   

    

 

  



  





   



  



  

    



    

     

 

 

  

 

  

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  



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

     

  

  

  

  

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

               

 

  



  

    

 

  



   

 

   





  

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   

      

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      

   

 

 





  

  

 

  

 

  

   

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   

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