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Interview available with lifeguard & pulmonologist Dr. Eric Costanzo, and other trauma and emergency medicine physicians Newswise — New Jersey’s beautiful beaches and sparkling pools offer a welcome respite from the summer heat. However, water, while refreshing and fun, can also be dangerous if proper safety precautions aren’t taken. The Level 1 Adult & Pediatric…
Newswise — As the NBA prepares for Game 3 of this year’s Finals between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Indiana Pacers, some league players are still recovering from a condition not typically associated with athletes at the pinnacle of physical health. So how did two elite players – like Damian Lillard of the Milwaukee…
Newswise — The horrendous images of the Air India plane that crashed today, killing at least 200 of the 242 people who were aboard, are likely to escalate anxiety among many who have an intense fear of flying, say mental health experts. Some 25 million people in the U.S., and about 40 percent of those living in industrialized nations,…
Newswise — Investigators from Hackensack Meridian John Theurer Cancer Center (JTCC)—part of the National Cancer Institute-designated Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center at Georgetown University—and Hackensack University Medical Center are reporting research findings from 32 studies at the 2025 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting. The meeting is the premier event for cancer professionals and…
Newswise — Between sophisticated marketing strategies and confusing nutritional labels, navigating the supermarket and making healthy choices is difficult for most people. Now imagine having the extra burden of specific dietary restrictions – like diabetes. Hackensack Meridian Health dieticians want to help – by sharing simple swaps when grocery shopping, that can aid in the…
Newswise — An 18-year-old patient has been discharged following the long process of undergoing the gene-modifying treatment at Joseph M. Sanzari Children’s Hospital, the pediatric facility at Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University Medical Center. The Joseph M. Sanzari patient is the first on the Hackensack University Medical Center campus to complete treatment outside of a clinical…
Newswise — Dan Geiger, an avid cyclist, loves nothing more than a ride along the scenic Palisades Cliffs. He appreciates the natural beauty and the wildlife, so when he spotted a small snake sitting on the bike path, his first thought wasn’t fear, but concern. He’d seen snakes flattened by bikes and cars there before,…
Newswise — Imagine this: a loved one collapses, their heart suddenly stopping. Every second feels like an eternity. In these terrifying moments, knowing that a hospital is equipped with the most advanced life-saving techniques, and teams who know how to use them, can mean the difference between life and death. Just ask any one of…
Newswise — The structural heart disease team at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center is now providing procedures repairing patients’ tricuspid heart valves, utilizing first-of-their-kind treatment devices. Treatment for leaking tricuspid valves, known as tricuspid regurgitation (TR), has previously been limited to medication therapy or open heart surgery depending on the severity of regurgitation….
Newswise — PHILADELPHIA (May 16, 2025) – A new study published in Science Advances reveals that a single gene plays a big role in how the liver stores energy, a process that’s critical for overall health and for managing diseases like type 2 diabetes. Led by Penn Nursing’s Kate Townsend Creasy, PhD, Assistant Professor of Nutrition…
