Three-quarters of New Jerseyans Familiar With Proper Guidelines to Store and Dispose of Medications, Opioids and Edibles
A majority of New Jerseyans are at least “somewhat” familiar with storage and disposal of opioids and other medications, and less than 3 in 10 report that they or a loved one has been prescribed an opioid as pain medication in the past two years, according to the latest Rutgers-Eagleton Poll collaboration with the Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey."Sizeable familiarity with storage and disposal is likely due to state laws that require doctors to inform patients of the potential dangers of such medications and available alternatives, as well as PSAs from organizations...
Rutgers Grad Wins Backing on Shark Tank for Therapeutic Soap
A Rutgers physical therapy graduate, Daniel Staats, and his partner David Restiano have successfully secured a $100,000 investment offer from billionaire Mark Cuban on the TV show Shark Tank for their therapeutic soap massage bar, SorSoap.Staats shared, “It’s been a crazy few weeks,” as they navigated the excitement of the show and the surge in demand following the airing. Staats, a 2004 graduate of the Rutgers School of Health Professions Doctor of Physical Therapy program, revealed that the idea for the soap bar came from a physical therapy session with Restiano. Staats...
7 South Middlesex County biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision
A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.
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The Biggest Barrier to a Vibrant Second-Hand EV Market? Price
As early adopters of electric vehicles (EVs) trade up for the latest models, the used EV market is beginning to mature in the United States. A study conducted at Rutgers University–New Brunswick sheds light on the challenges facing the market, particularly for low-income drivers. Wei San Loh, a former graduate student of the Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and Public Policy at Rutgers–New Brunswick, emphasized the disparity in the market, stating, “While the transition to electric vehicles is an important piece of reducing greenhouse-gas emissions, the market for...
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7 South Middlesex County biopharma companies could be negatively impacted by Inflation Reduction Act drug provision
A provision of the “Inflation Reduction Act” (IRA) could threaten investments in "small molecule" drug development, said a visiting professor at Rutgers University.
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Match Day Brings Celebration as Medical Students Glimpse Their Futures
Medical students across the United States recently experienced the excitement of Match Day, a day when they found out which hospitals had accepted them as residents. Among the thousands of students who participated in this annual event were Esther Jang, Kemi Alabi, and Justin Montague, each with their unique stories and aspirations.Esther Jang, a soon-to-be graduate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, was inspired to pursue a career in medicine after a traumatic experience involving a plane crash. She shared, “When the emotions of the situation really hit me, the people...
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Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Women Face Challenges in Quitting Smoking, Study Finds
Two studies conducted by a Rutgers Health researcher revealed that individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, and bisexual, particularly women, are more responsive to tobacco marketing, have a higher likelihood of smoking daily, and may struggle more with quitting compared to heterosexual individuals.Lead author of the studies, Ollie Ganz, emphasized the importance of studying how sexual minority populations are affected by tobacco marketing, stating, "From previous studies, we know that sexual minority individuals are more likely to use tobacco products than heterosexual...
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Study Shows Impact of Climate Flooding Images and Political Cues on Public Perception
A recent study conducted by Lauren Feldman, a professor of journalism and media studies at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, along with colleagues from the University of Michigan, sheds light on the influence of media coverage on public perception of climate change-related flooding.Feldman highlighted the polarization between United States liberals and conservatives in their perceptions of climate change-related flooding, stating that "Liberals have much higher flooding risk perceptions than conservatives, regardless of whether the news they consume...
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Alumna Finds Support Raising Child With Disabilities Through Rutgers
An alumna of Douglas College and Rutgers Business School shared her journey of finding support while raising a child with disabilities through Rutgers. The alumna, who remains unnamed in the article, expressed gratitude for the Partners in Policymaking program offered by the Boggs Center on Developmental Disabilities at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The program aims to educate individuals with disabilities, parents, and caregivers. Speaking about the program, Partners Participant Coordinator Jaime Zahid highlighted its focus on sharing lived experiences and...
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In the Resuscitation Discussion, Do Words Matter Between Doctors and Patients?
Adults 65 and older, who were hospitalized for a variety of medical conditions, had highly satisfying conversations about whether they wanted CPR, regardless of whether doctors used the terms “allow a natural death” or “do not resuscitate” for indicating no CPR, according to a pilot study by Rutgers Health researchers.The study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, sought to determine the best language doctors could use when discussing a patient’s code status to reduce the barrier to having these conversations. It found that it takes less than five...
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CDC Sharply Overestimates Maternal Death Rate, New Study Finds
Mar 12 2024Maternal death rates in the United States may be sharply overstated as a result of faulty surveillance techniques, according to a recent study published in The American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers Health and other universities, challenges the estimates provided by the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).The analysis found that the CDC's reported maternal death rates are significantly higher than the reality, with Cande Ananth, Chief of the Division...
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Study Identifies Successful Methods to Recruit South Asian Women for Breast Cancer Research
South Asian American women are being diagnosed with breast cancer at younger ages and more advanced stages compared to other groups, a concerning trend exacerbated by their underrepresentation in research studies, stated Jaya Satagopan, an associate dean at Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Satagopan led a study focusing on recruiting South Asian women for breast cancer research, which was published in PLOS ONE.Satagopan highlighted the effectiveness of using broadcast media, such as radio, for recruitment purposes during the COVID-19 pandemic. She emphasized the...
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Still trying to recover from Tropical Storm IDA?
Still trying to recover from Tropical Storm IDA?
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Do you know CPR or what to do in a cardiac arrest or stroke situation?
Do you know CPR or what to do in a cardiac arrest or stroke situation?
