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The new partnership means more clinical trials—and cutting-edge care.
The RWJBH/Rutgers partnership will improve the ability of researchers to
get grants for research and clinical studies. “We have this huge and diverse population—a major strength to bring to clinical trials,” says Brian Strom, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Science Chancellor. The result: better medical and social services for patients, and exciting new opportunities for medical researchers and students.
Clinical Trials, Close to Home
Steven K. Libutti, MD, Senior Vice President of Oncology Services, RWJBarnabas Health, and Director, Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, explains:
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a clinical trial?
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ongoing clinical trials at Rutgers
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The RWJBH/Rutgers partnership means more of the best and brightest medical students will be trained and make their careers in New Jersey.
Tomorrow’s Physicians Today
RWJBH has pledged $10 million to encourage Rutgers medical students to remain in New Jersey after they complete their education. At the same time, Monmouth Medical Center (MMC), an RWJBH facility, has become the regional campus for medical education for Rutgers Robert Wood
Johnson Medical School. As a result, dozens of students will
complete their clinical rotations at MMC. System-wide,
RWJBH will work with Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson
Medical School to train and educate more than 1,000
medical residents and interns throughout
our hospitals each year.
Monmouth Medical Center Welcomes Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Students
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• Dental Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Obstetrics & Gynecology
• Orthopaedic Surgery
• Pathology
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy
• Radiology (Diagnostic)
• Surgery (General)
Residency programs
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A partnership of this scope involves significant investments of capital, people, space and time. Here’s a look at some key figures that illustrate these dimensions.
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BILLION
To be invested by RWJBarnabas Health in the education and research mission of the integrated academic health system, over 20 years
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Committed by RWJBarnabas Health to encourage Rutgers medical students to remain in New Jersey and provide care to its residents
Patient visits conducted by RWJBarnabas Health and Rutgers Health, combined, in 2017
5.1
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Physicians and providers (2,500) and staff (3,000) under the direction of the new Combined Medical Group
5,500
New high-caliber principal investigators to be recruited by Rutgers over 10 years, doubling its research portfolio
100
The Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey is the state’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center
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Births per year in the
RWJBarnabas Health system
23,000
Residents and interns that RWJBH and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will train and educate each year
1,000
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INTO THE FUTURE, IN GOOD HEALTH
WHAT THE UNPRECEDENTED PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN RWJBARNABAS HEALTH AND RUTGERS UNIVERSITY MEANS FOR YOU.
RWJBarnabas Health (RWJBH) and Rutgers University have formed an exclusive partnership, integrating the vast
resources of both institutions to create the
largest academic healthcare system in the state.
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improve your healthcare.
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A Transformational Relationship
Dr. Brian Strom, Chancellor, Rutgers Biomedical and Health
Sciences; Barry Ostrowsky, President and CEO, RWJBarnabas Health; and Robert Barchi, President, Rutgers University explain how this new partnership will change the future of healthcare.
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Bariatric Surgery Options Explained
Am I Eligible for Bariatric Surgery?
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Everything You Need to Know
Bariatric Surgery
The benefits of significant weight loss from bariatric surgery run far deeper than the superficial changes to appearance and clothing size that you might expect. Unchecked, obesity can cause or worsen an array of diseases and conditions. The good news is that most of them can be resolved—in some cases, even cured—thanks to bariatric surgery.
The Health Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
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From head to toe, in both body and mind, obesity can affect your health in a host of secondary—and serious—ways. Here’s a look at just how much improvement can be achieved in those conditions through bariatric surgery and its subsequent weight loss.
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Depression
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of patients
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RESOLVED in
Asthma
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GERD
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Degenerative Joint Disease
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Diabetes
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Venous Stasis Disease
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Whether you’re eligible for one or more of the available weight-loss surgical procedures can be determined only after an individual consultation with one of our board-certified bariatric surgeons. Generally speaking, there are several eligibility criteria:
• Age 18 or older
• BMI of 40 or more
• BMI of 35 or more plus related health conditions,
such as type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, high blood pressure
or heart disease
• Obesity-related health problems, such as joint disease or infertility
• Unsuccessful attempts to lose weight in the past
• Weight causes physical problems that interfere with mobility, recreational activities, work or family
Bariatric Surgery?
Am I eligible for
Non-surgical and temporary, gastric balloons are inflatable devices placed inside the stomach to help patients feel full. Pros: As a non-surgical approach, there are less serious complications compared to more invasive procedures. It’s temporary, and thus, completely reversible. It can be used in patients who need help losing required weight before a more invasive bariatric procedure can be performed. Cons: It’s completely dependent upon the patient’s compliance with lifestyle changes (diet and exercise program). Once removed, there is nothing preventing patients from regaining weight that was previously lost.
Gastric Balloons:
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy:
Gastric Banding:
Similar to gastric bypass, but the pouch is a bit larger, and the procedure is done using a minimally invasive, laparoscopic approach. Pros: Often a good option for patients who may be at higher risk for complications during surgery, while still providing faster results than gastric banding. Cons: Like gastric bypass the procedure is irreversible. If proper post-surgical diet is not maintained, the remaining part of the stomach can stretch and increase in size, leading to possible re-gaining of weight.
An adjustable, inflatable band is placed around the stomach, dividing the stomach into a smaller upper section and a larger lower section. Food passes through the smaller section first, causing patients to feel fuller faster. Pros: Procedure is completely reversible, less invasive and offers quicker recovery times. The band can be adjusted to modify treatment as needed, via saline injections. Cons: Weight loss is slower compared to more invasive approaches, and therefore so, too, is the resolution of any existing medical complications from being overweight.
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To find out whether bariatric surgery is right for you, attend one of our FREE informational seminars. There, you’ll have an opportunity to have all your questions answered personally by our team of bariatric experts.
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At 530 pounds, Nick Moukazis’ weight was taking a toll on his health and his personal life. Bariatric surgery has given him back his zest for living.
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For those who meet the eligibility criteria, bariatric surgery is a safe and effective treatment for obesity. There are several effective surgical options, each with its own advantages and considerations. Here are some important differences
among them for you to consider.
Bariatric Surgery
OPTIONS EXPLAINED
Gastric Bypass
Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
Gastric Banding
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Gastric Balloons:
A portion of the stomach is converted into a small pouch and connected to the small intestine. Pros: This procedure usually delivers the greatest and most profound results in terms of both weight loss and improving or curing secondary medical conditions. Cons: Relative to the other options, gastric bypass is the most invasive, and cannot be reversed. Because food goes through the digestive track quickly, fewer nutrients are absorbed so patients must take vitamin supplements for life.
Gastric Bypass:
A TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCE
Ragui Sadek, MD, FACS, Director of Bariatric Surgery at NB, discusses the life-changing potential of bariatric procedures.
Ragui Sadek, MD, FACS
Director of Bariatric Surgery,
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