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Canadian researchers tried this on 27 patients and cured them all ... Comment Oct 03, 2013 Fort Lee, Park Ridge doctors among 12 N.J. doctors facing painkiller ban The Record The state is seeking to block a dozen doctors, including two from North Jersey, from prescribing controlled dangerous substances, including highly addictive painkillers. Comment Kelly: Working to overcome health care law confusion The Record On Day Two of the great health care rollout and in the midst of a federal government shutdown, several dozen community organizers and pastors gathered in a windowless room in Totowa. They came with a litany of concerns about the Patient Protection and Affordable ... Comment Oct 02, 2013 North Jersey consumers frustrated as day 2 of computer glitches continue with Affordable Care Act site The Record Computer glitches continued to plague the rollout of the Affordable Care Act, the largest change in health insurance in 50 years, as millions of people tried on Wednesday to get information about the newly created medical plans. Comment Gene scans solve mystery diseases in kids, adults The Record They were mystery diseases that had stumped doctors for years — adults with strange symptoms and children with neurological problems, mental slowness or muscles too weak to let them stand. Now scientists say they were able to crack a quarter of these cases by ... Comment Flu season has arrived in North Jersey; first case confirmed The Record A 37-year-old woman treated at Hackensack University Medical Center tested positive for a Type A strain of influenza, the hospital announced Wednesday. Comment Pressure mounts to fix health insurance exchanges The Record Computer glitches frustrated more Americans checking out their options under President Barack Obama's health care law, and administration officials said Wednesday the problems are mainly due to high consumer interest, not hidden flaws. Comment Oct 01, 2013 Health care act sees bumpy rollout as website jams due to flood of inquiries [video] The Record The long-anticipated rollout Tuesday of the centerpiece of the Affordable Care Act — new health coverage options for the uninsured — was beset by confusion over the government shutdown, an ... Comment Obama hails 'historic' launch of health exchanges The Record Hailing it as an "historic day," President Barack Obama pressed forward his flagship health care program Tuesday, inaugurating new insurance exchanges to expand access for those without ... Comment Services, attractions in New Jersey in limbo during shutdown The Record The congressional impasse had a domino effect Tuesday across North Jersey, halting the scheduled cleanup of Superfund sites, furloughing civilian federal workers, and possibly keeping aid from ... Comment GOP states offer little help on buying insurance The Record Republican governors who oppose President Barack Obama's insurance overhaul have been largely silent on a day when consumers are beginning to peruse newly launched federal online health exchanges. Comment Goats moved from NJ park in advance of shutdown The Record More than two dozen poison ivy-eating Nubian goats were moved from a national recreation area in New Jersey in advance of the partial government shutdown. Comment Sep 30, 2013 More babies share parents' beds despite SIDS risks The Record The government's latest infant bed-sharing numbers show a troubling trend: the percentage of U.S. babies sleeping with parents or another child more than doubled since the early 1990s, despite public health messages linking the practice with sudden infant death ... Comment Under fire, 'Obamacare' going live - with glitches The Record Contentious from its conception, President Barack Obama's health care law has survived the Supreme Court, a battle for the White House and rounds of budget brinkmanship. Now comes the ultimate test: the verdict of the American people. Comment Sep 29, 2013 Half of N.J. adults unaware of health care law mandates The Record Enrollment opens Tuesday in the new insurance plans offered under the Affordable Care Act, but a poll released today indicates that New Jersey residents are less informed than Americans in general about the law’s requirement that they have health coverage ... Comment Weight-loss surgery is Governor Christie's gain The Record After Governor Christie secretly checked into a hospital for gastric-banding surgery earlier this year, the issue of his weight suddenly reverberated in the national media three months later ... Comment Sep 27, 2013 NJ lacks volunteers to sign up uninsured as health insurance marketplace nears opening The Record As the nation embarks on the largest health insurance expansion in a half-century on Tuesday, residents in North Jersey who need help to sign up for coverage will find it hard to come by. Comment Groups sue to halt key parts of Texas abortion law The Record More than a dozen women's health providers have filed a federal lawsuit to block key provisions of a new abortion law that threw the Texas Legislature into chaos as it was approved. Comment Sep 26, 2013 Christie touts drug court program in accepting award from Somerset County treatment center The Record Last year, Christie signed into law an expansion of the state’s drug court program, which will be phased in statewide over five years. It mandates that non-violent drug offenders be sentenced to treatment programs instead of prison. Comment Characters bring hope and debate to new TV season The Record The new television season brings a detective in a wheelchair, a blind attorney and a newsman with Parkinson's disease. Just as gay characters on TV are credited with helping move societal ... Comment Englewood Hospital and Medical Center cuts ties with former exec The Record Hospital administrators announced this week that the former president and CEO of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center is no longer employed by the hospital, though the relationship was officially severed on Aug. 5. Comment UK stores apologize for 'mental patient' costumes The Record Two British supermarket chains have apologized for selling Halloween costumes that made insensitive references to mental health issues. Comment Sep 25, 2013 Arrest of disabled New Milford man sheds light on police dilemma The Record Walter Bartolomucci Jr. was arrested one more time a few weeks ago. And what happened after that illustrates the challenges faced by authorities who increasingly must deal with developmentally ... Comment Health plan price list has N.J. guessing The Record While premiums will be higher in New Jersey than in most other states, they will still be attractive to many, health policy experts said. Comment Anti-shutdown bill advances; budget battle still looms The Record Unanimous but far from united, the Senate advanced legislation to prevent a partial government shutdown on Wednesday, the 100-0 vote certain to mark merely a brief pause in a fierce partisan ... Comment Superheroes save the day for St. Joseph's pediatric patients in Paterson Paterson Press Some adults might have wondered about the strange characters wearing unusual costumes hanging around outside St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center last week. Comment Health insurance costs for N.J. residents will fall, federal report says The Record Many people in New Jersey who buy insurance in the marketplace created by the Affordable Care Act will pay less for the coverage than they now can for individual plans, according to information released by the federal government Wednesday. Comment Sep 24, 2013 Judge finds ex-chief of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center harassed co-worker during dinner event The Record The former chief of Englewood Hospital and Medical Center has been found guilty of harassment but cleared of an assault charge for rubbing the leg of, and then forcibly kissing, a female administrator, who testified that after the incident she turned down a ... Comment Reunited Obama, Bill Clinton tout health care law The Record President Barack Obama and former President Bill Clinton took to the same stage Tuesday to promote the new health care law that Obama championed after Clinton's own efforts to reform health ... Comment Woodcliff Lake pharmaceutical company selling obesity drug The Record Woodcliff Lake-based pharmaceutical company Eisai Inc. has developed and marketed drugs to treat breast cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease, but its newest product targets a medical ... Comment Photos: North Jersey seniors hit high-intensity workouts The Record Despite their intimidating nature, high-intensity training classes are a hit among active, local seniors willing to give them a shot. Comment Sep 23, 2013 Christie encourages kids to get healthy at opening of Asbury Park fitness center The Record Governor Christie, who has been open about his weight struggles, told a roomful of students that he feels better when he exercises and doing so could help improve their school work too. Comment Report: Environmental chemicals a pregnancy risk The Record From mercury to pesticides, Americans are exposed daily to environmental chemicals that could harm reproductive health, the nation's largest groups of obstetricians and fertility specialists said Monday. Comment Sep 22, 2013 Fair Lawn 'flu carnival' vaccinates hundreds of children The Record Because flu vaccinations can be unpleasant, if not terrifying, for children, PediatriCare Associates hosted a “flu carnival” on Sunday with pizza, snow cones, music, games, face-painting and ... Comment Hundreds turn out in Paramus to boost awareness for pancreatic cancer research The Record The more than 500 people at the Ron Weber Walk for Life — many wearing matching T-shirts that remember lost family members — played their part Sunday in boosting pancreatic cancer research by ... Comment Sep 19, 2013 North Jersey hospitals announce bi-state alliance to share 'best practices' to improve patient care The Record The seven health care systems that announced the alliance of more than 20 hospitals Thursday intend to share “best practices” to improve patient care and control costs, but have no plans to merge or jointly negotiate with managed-care plans, their executives ... Comment Rising Alzheimer's creates strain on caregivers The Record David Hilfiker knows what's coming. He was diagnosed with Alzheimer's so early that he's had time to tell his family what he wants to happen once forgetfulness turns incapacitating. Comment Weekly healthcare programs for Carlstadt and East Rutherford The Record Healthcare programs in Carlstadt and East Rutherford Comment Republicans at odds as 'Obamacare' showdown nears The Record Congressional Republicans struggled to tamp down a family feud Thursday as they approached a politically charged showdown with the White House that combines the threat of a government shutdown, a possible first-ever federal default and the GOP's bid to repeal ... Comment As Obamacare looms, 30 hospitals in NJ, NY and PA form 'alliance' The Record About 30 hospitals in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and the Hudson River valley are joining in the largest alliance in the nation to help them deal with challenges of the Affordable Health Care Act, The Star-Ledger reports in a story for Thursday. Comment Sep 18, 2013 New test aims to better detect viral infections The Record It happens too often: A doctor isn't sure what's causing someone's feverish illness but prescribes antibiotics just in case, drugs that don't work if a virus is the real culprit. Comment North Jersey schools offering yoga as part of curriculum The Record As the school year gets under way, kids are breaking out their sneakers for dodge ball and the 50-yard dash — and, in some North Jersey schools, they're also rolling out the yoga mats. Comment 'Go Blue' written in sky over rival's stadium sparks Michigan State fundraising effort The Record The words "Go Blue" written in the sky near Spartan Stadium before last weekend's Michigan State football game have sparked a fundraising campaign that's raising thousands of dollars to fight ... Comment Englewood Cycling studio hosting open house The Record Indoor cycling studio Flywheel Sports in Englewood is hosting an open house through Sunday, with complimentary classes available for both the indoor cycling and the body sculpting FlyBarre, in addition to prizes, beauty treatments and healthy refreshments. Comment Dodge default, defund Obamacare, GOP leaders say The Record House Republicans vowed Wednesday to pass legislation that would prevent a partial government shutdown and avoid a historic national default while simultaneously canceling out President Barack ... Comment Sep 17, 2013 Senate, House ensnared in health care controversy The Record Implacable Republican opposition to Obamacare has Congress once more veering closer to gridlock. Comment Sep 16, 2013 New, taller power lines revive old safety fears The Record But the sight of 65-foot-tall pillars along some of the region’s wealthiest suburban streets raised a question first asked more than 30 years ago: Could the higher-voltage power lines strung between the poles increase the risk of cancer for nearby residents? Comment Extreme binge drinking not uncommon in high school The Record Almost 1 in 10 U.S. high school seniors have engaged in recent extreme binge drinking — downing at least 10 drinks at a rate that barely budged over six years, according to a government-funded report. Comment Report: Drug-resistant bacteria are common killers The Record For the first time, the government is estimating how many people die from drug-resistant bacteria each year — more than 23,000, or about as many as those killed annually by flu. Comment Are 'healthy' snacks really good for you? The Record No matter how many whole grains and sustainable, fair-traded ingredients are mixed into a cookie, it's still a cookie, nutrition experts point out. The tendency to overeat when you think ... Comment Health care push in full swing in New Jersey The Record With Obamacare’s most critical stage set to launch in two weeks, efforts are intensifying across North Jersey to prepare thousands of uninsured people to enroll in new coverage plans, even as ... Comment Sep 15, 2013 Police: Heroin use rising dramatically in Delaware The Record Police say Delaware is facing an epidemic of heroin use because it's cheap, easy to find and pure enough to snort, while the cost of prescription drugs has tripled due to close monitoring. Comment Sep 14, 2013 Englewood conference advises caregivers about stress The Record Health care, finances, legal issues and other concerns generated dozens of questions from curious, desperate and frustrated caregivers who participated in the conference at the Community ... Comment Sep 13, 2013 UN: 6.6 million children under 5 died last year The Record Childhood death rates around the world have halved since 1990 but an estimated 6.6 million children under the age of 5 still died last year, the U.N. children's agency said Friday. Comment NJ pot dispensary gets state low-interest loan The Record Compassionate Care Foundation CEO Bill Thomas tells The Philadelphia Inquirer the loan shows the state recognizes it as "a legitimate business." Comment Sep 12, 2013 N.J. heroin, painkiller use growing, experts warn The Record Heroin addiction and widespread abuse of prescription painkillers emerged as central crises facing New Jersey residents, health care systems and law enforcement during a state-sponsored ... Comment NJ health commissioner visits Paterson to discuss end-of-life care The Record New Jersey’s health commissioner stopped in Paterson Thursday as part of what she dubbed her “have the conversation tour” to encourage doctors and nurses to get their terminally ill patients thinking and talking about their goals for their remaining days. Comment Aetna withdraws from health exchange program in NJ The Record Aetna, the state’s second-largest health insurer, withdrew Thursday from participation in the New Jersey insurance marketplace created under ObamaCare and set to open on Oct. 1. Comment Sep 11, 2013 Applying for health insurance? Homework involved The Record Getting covered through President Barack Obama's health care law might feel like a combination of doing your taxes and making a big purchase that requires research. Comment Employers look to cut back on spousal health coverage The Record Your company may be having second thoughts about the health insurance it offers to your spouse. That means you might wind up paying more for that coverage or have to switch your spouse to another plan as early as next year. Comment 2 North Jersey doctors, salesman admit roles in bribery scheme The Record Two New Jersey doctors and a medical lab company salesman have admitted their roles in a long-running bribes-for-test referrals scheme. Comment Health law could overwhelm addiction services The Record It has been six decades since doctors concluded that addiction was a disease that could be treated, but today the condition still dwells on the fringes of the medical community. Only 1 cent of ... Comment Newly insured to deepen primary care doctor gap The Record Getting face time with the family doctor could soon become even harder. Comment Severe blood shortage reported in North Jersey The Record Blood donations are desperately needed after inventory has dwindled to less than a day’s supply, said the Community Blood Services in Paramus on Wednesday. Comment Sep 10, 2013 Christie signs bill easing access to medical marijuana by sick children The Record Governor Christie on Tuesday signed a bill that makes it easier for seriously ill children to obtain medical marijuana. Comment DEA insists cold drug can be used in meth-making The Record A cold and allergy decongestant now being sold nationwide contains a new form of pseudoephedrine that's being billed as difficult to use to make methamphetamine, but the Drug Enforcement Administration said Tuesday that it still won't allow it to be sold over ... Comment Report finds aging US faces crisis in cancer care The Record A new report says the U.S. is facing a crisis in cancer care in a time of aging baby boomers, complex new treatments and rising costs. Comment Summer colds caused by a different virus than the winter variety The Record It's a pleasant 80 degrees outside, but you've got an itchy throat, stuffy nose, achy muscles and a fever. And while everyone else seems to be outside enjoying the last few weeks of summer, ... Comment Suspected mumps cases in Monmouth County grows The Record Officials say the number of suspected mumps cases in Monmouth County has grown to 36. Comment Sep 09, 2013 US health secretary Kathleen Sebelius unveils health care initiative in Hoboken The Record President Obama’s chief advocate for the Affordable Care Act visited Hoboken and Newark Monday to call attention to the Oct. 1 opening of new insurance markets for the uninsured and to enlist ... Comment N.J. Assembly OKs bill with medical pot changes [video] The Record Parents of children seeking medical marijuana celebrated a small victory Monday as the state Assembly signed off on the governor’s changes to a bill that would improve access to the drug. Comment Patient's bill soars as health law program falters The Record Coping with advanced cancer, Bev Veals was in the hospital for chemo this summer when she got a call that her health plan was shutting down. Then, the substitute insurance she was offered ... Comment Robohand uses 3D printing to replace lost digits The Record Richard Van As, a South African carpenter, lost four fingers from his right hand to a circular saw two years ago. Comment Kathleen Sebelius in New Jersey to discuss 'Obamacare' The Record Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius visited New Jersey Monday morning to promote the impending opening of a government marketplace to help people purchase health insurance. Comment Blind people are granted gun permits in Iowa The Record Iowa law enforcement officials are debating the wisdom of granting gun permits to blind people. Comment NJ Assembly to vote on medical pot changes The Record Monday's vote would allow dispensaries to grow and sell more than three varieties of pot to patients and to provide the drug in an edible form to children. Comment Sep 07, 2013 Old-school practice still suits Fair Lawn doctor, 91 The Record Dr. Martin Wisch has been practicing medicine for more than 60 years now, , after putting away his veterinarian’s shingle and going to medical school. Today, at 91, he still has a thriving ... Comment Sep 06, 2013 FDA study says amount of arsenic in rice is low The Record The Food and Drug Administration says consumers shouldn't worry too much about levels of arsenic in rice — but should vary their diets just in case. Comment Emerson and Saddle Brook residents are among 22 probable mumps cases in N.J. The Record At least two people from North Jersey — one from Emerson and one from Saddle Brook — are among the 22 probable cases of mumps being investigated by the Monmouth County Health Department, ... Comment Sep 05, 2013 Health law coverage may track workplace cost shift The Record President Barack Obama's health care law appears to mirror a trend in job-based insurance, where employees are being nudged into cost-saving plans that require them to pay a bigger share of their medical expenses. Comment Study: Children's use of e-cigarettes increasing The Record Children — like adults — are increasingly trying electronic cigarettes, according to the first large national study to gauge use by middle and high school students. 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