A cancer patient’s life expectancy is dependent on several factors, the most important of which are timely diagnosis and appropriate effective treatment. New Jersey will now be home to the ProCure Proton Therapy Center, according to the Asbury Park Press. The new facility, which opens in the Spring of 2012, is one of 10 proton therapy
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Ford Recalls Nearly 245,000 Vehicles Due to Braking System Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the voluntary recall of 244,530 vehicles by the Ford Motor Company due to a braking system defect which could leak brake fluid onto the antilock brake system (ABS) module wiring harness connector. This leak could cause corrosion, and possibly result in melting, smoke, or fire. The affected vehicles are
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Triple Eight Distribution Recalls Over 30,000 Bike Helmets
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of approximately 30,400 Triple Eight Distribution child and youth bicycle helmets as the result of CPSC safety standards violations concerning impact resistance. A lack of proper impact resistance can increase the risk of a head injury in the event of a fall. The recalled products are
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ASSE Announces Release of Updated Standard for Multi-Employer Construction Sites
According to Occupational Health & Safety Magazine (OH&S), in an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) publication, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) recently announced the American National Standards Institute’s (ANSI) approval of the updated ANSI/ASSE A10.33-2011 standard, which refers to health and safety requirements for multi-employer construction projects. The construction industry is includes a wide
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Cancer Institute of New Jersey Receives $75,000 Grant from Breast Cancer Alliance
According to the New Brunswick Patch, the Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ) has received a boost to their breast cancer surgeon training fellowship, thanks to a $75,000 grant from the Breast Cancer Alliance for the 2012-2013 academic year. The one-year fellowship offers surgeons additional training after they have already completed their general surgery residency. The
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