In January 2018, Valley Health announced plans to develop a new hospital which will be part of a comprehensive health care campus developed on 40 acres in Paramus.

"We are committed to keep New Jersey cancer patients in New Jersey. The rewarding of re-designation and the $15 million grant by the NCI reaffirms the value Rutgers Cancer Institute provides to our state and to our nation,” said Dr. Steven Libutti, director of the Center, Tuesday in celebration of the achievement.

A survey from Clover Health revealed that 69 percent of New Jersey adults ages 60 and older are concerned about their future financial stability, and 46 percent of retired seniors surveyed said they have considered re-entering the workforce for financial reasons.

The procedure is the first known case of its kind in the country, according to Our Lady of Lourdes Medical Center in Camden.

The Morristown-based company announced two lots of a transdermal patch used to deliver the synthetic opioid have been recalled because some cartons' patches may contain a different dosage than the packaging states.

“Established companies and new ones work together, the academic community gets involved, and value is also added by the state’s comprehensive vendor network, and a strong manufacturing base," said Dean J. Paranicas, CEO of the HealthCare Institute of New Jersey. "The topping is the state’s position as a transportation hub, easy access to capital markets, and a diverse population. I’m excited about the future.”

There’s no question that life science, biotech and related companies have made significant advances in combating life-threatening illnesses and other conditions. But the industry in general appears to be falling short when it comes to recruiting and advancing women and other minorities, according to some government statistics.

Life science and biopharma companies have brought about significant changes in the approach to medicine, with innovative concepts like gene-based individualized treatments that have helped to shake the foundation of the healing arts. But some industry experts say that in 2019, the companies behind these kinds of advances will also have to contend with change on a different front: their business approach.

According to a study published in the journal Intensive Care Medicine, patients in emergency departments who experience life-threatening medical conditions, and are surrounded by compassionate health care personnel are less likely to develop post-traumatic stress disorder.

Dr. Carlos Benito's relationship with Saint Peter’s dates back more than 25 years to his residency and fellowship training, which he completed there.