In 2011, the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services (NJDHSS) released a report entitled “Cancer Incidence and Mortality in New Jersey, 2004-2008,” using information compiled by the New Jersey State Cancer Registry (NJSCR). The NJSCR is population-based, and includes collected data on every diagnosed and/or treated cancer case in New Jersey since October
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Ford Recalls Almost 130,000 Vehicles Due to Wheel Defect
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ford Motor Company are recalling 128,626 vehicles as the result of defective wheel studs, which may fracture and cause an increased risk of an injury accident. If multiple stud fractures occur while driving any of these vehicles, the driver may feel vibration and/or wheel separation, which
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Bella Bliss Recalls Child Pajamas Due to Flammability Standard Violation
Bella Bliss of Lexington, Kentucky, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is recalling approximately 2,300 sets of children’s Henley pima cotton pajamas due to a violation of federal children’s sleepwear flammability standards. The shortcoming in compliance with the standards poses a fire hazard and increases the risk of burn injury to
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Injuries and Property Damage Caused by Holiday Decorations
The winter holidays usually involve decorating plans including the use of candles, string lights, ornaments, and holiday scenes for the outdoors. As festive as holiday decorations are, they can also pose significant health risks to decorators, business owners, homeowners, and their families, and may cause property damage. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in
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Cancer Misdiagnosis Can Amplify Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment
A cancer misdiagnosis not only compromises a patient’s ultimate recovery and survivability but also potentially may cause complications related to the administration of incorrect and/or ineffective medications and other treatments. One such complication is cancer-related fatigue. According to The Cancer Institute of New Jersey (CINJ), December is Cancer-Related Fatigue Awareness Month, which presents an opportunity to become
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