How Much Should Doctors Dwell On Risks?

In 2003 Jonathan Gluck was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, essentially a bone marrow cancer. To confirm the diagnosis, his doctor ordered a full-body PET scan, considered one of the best tests for early detection of the disease. The day of the appointment, the...
NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources

NJACTS Community Engagement Core COVID-19 Resources

The situation around the current spread of COVID-19 is changing rapidly. We have compiled resource links for the general community highlighting local resources across New Jersey, ways to get involved, and mental and physical wellness. Visit our COVID-19 page for...
Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy‑Flavored Vape Pipeline.

Lawsuits Could Choke Off the Candy‑Flavored Vape Pipeline.

Most convenience stores feature rows of colorful vapes promising tastes of cotton candy or iced mango, but none of them should be there. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized 34 electronic cigarette products. Four menthol vapes are the only flavored...

IFH Research Data Core Pilot Program – Now Accepting Applications

The Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging Research (IFH) Research Data Core is now accepting applications for its Pilot Program (the deadline for submission is July 14). They invite proposals for innovative pilot studies to utilize their extensive...