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Our Offices
101 Old Short Hills Rd
Atkins-Kent Building, Suite 101
W. Orange, NJ 07052
973-736-1100
33 Overlook Rd.
MAC Building
Suite 108
Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-4558
340 Main Street
Madison, NJ 07940
731 Broadway
Bayonne, NJ 07002
201-339-3300
67 Walnut Avenue, Suite 101
Clark, NJ 07066
732-396-1881
Physicians
Robert J. Rubino,
MD, FACOG
Audrey A. Romero, MD, FACOG
Lisa Abeshaus,
MD, FACOG
Jacqueline Saitta, MD, FACOG
Allan D. Kessel,
MD
, FACOG
Priya R. Patel,
MD, FACOG, MPH
Dana Ortiz, MD
Anne-Marie Tang, MD
Jennifer Fitzgibbons,
APN
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Medical Fact
"I didn't know that!
The first attempt at IVF on mammalian eggs was performed by Viennese embryologist
Samuel Leopold Schenk
in 1878. Working with
rabbit
and
guinea pig
ova, Schenk noted that cell division occurred in cultures after
sperm
were added to ova.
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We hope you enjoyed your July 4th, a celebration of the birth of our republic in world history and humanity. As the summer continues to progress, we look forward to all of the celebrations, big and small.
If there is topic you would like covered in our newsletter, please e-mail us at
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As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.
Sincerely,
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New Local Doctors Join The Rubino OB/GYN Group
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The Rubino OB/GYN Group is pleased to announce the addition of two new talented physicians to our family of practitioners.
Dr. Dana Ortiz, a native of West Orange, NJ, completed her OB/GYN residency at the Hofstra Northwell School of Medicine in Manhasset, NY. She earned a bachelor of science in human physiology at Boston University, where she graduated Magna Cum Laude and a doctor of medicine degree from Rutgers, New Jersey School of Medicine where she distinguished herself by achieving admittance to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society.
Dr. Ortiz is thrilled to be serving her hometown community and looks forward to building on the foundation the Group has established in West Orange and Clark.
Dr. Anne-Maria Tang, a native of Whippany, joins the group from Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School, where she received her MD and did her residency training. An enthusiastic teacher, she was awarded the prestigious Pompeo Award for Excellence in Resident Teaching.
She received her Bachelor of Arts in Neurosciences and French from Drew University, graduating Summa Cum Laude. Dr. Tang is looking forward to seeing patients in her community and developing lasting relationships. When not working , Dr. Tang has a healthy interest in traveling, taking road-trips in her travel trailer with her husband, dog, and cat.
Dr. Ortiz and Tang bring outstanding medical expertise to The Rubino OB/GYN Group. Their warm and welcoming dispositions will be an asset to our patients. The doctors are booking appointments for August.
Please join us in welcoming both doctors to our practice.
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US Birth Rates Tumbling
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A recent article from Fortune.com released statistics showing the US
 birth rate is the lowest it has been in three decades, declining annually three times in a row.
But why?
The article states, "a
ccording to a new poll conducted for the
New York Times
by Morning Consult, it's mainly a financial thing.
When young adults were asked why they were having fewer children that they would like to, the expense of childcare topped the list of responses, at 64%."
The remaining responses included:
- More time with the children they already have (54%)
- Fears over the economy (49%)
- Inability to afford more children (44%)
- Waiting due to financial instability (43%)
- Insufficient paid family leave (39%)
According to the Times, "around a quarter of those surveyed who had or planned to have children said they were in the position of having fewer than they wanted. And more than half of the respondents said they planned to have fewer children than their parents had."
For those that weren't sure about having children, or had no intention of having children, the top reasons included:
- Wanting more leisure time (36%)
- Hadn't yet found a partner (31%)
- Inability to afford child care (31%)
The article also shared, "It's worth noting that countries that have successfully reversed their declining fertility rates, such as Germany and Japan, have partly done so by introducing better child care policies and encouraging fathers as well as mothers to help out on that front. This helps mothers retain their careers, which is difficult when child care is seen as too expensive.
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Artificial Ovary to Preserve Fertility?
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What if an artificial ovary could help young cancer patients preserve
fertility?
Ovaries are the female sex organs that produce eggs for childbirth. When women undergo cancer treatments such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy, it can often destroy the function of ovaries.
CNN discusses a recent study where Danish researchers engineered a "scaffold" on which early stage ovarian cells develop into functional ovarian follicles. This study is being presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Barcelona, Spain this month.
There are currently two methods of preserving fertility:
- Remove and freeze some eggs until after cancer treatment to use with in-vitro fertilization.
- Ovarian tissue transfer - removing ovarian tissue before cancer treatment, freezing it and re-implanting it after treatment. This method is more concerning at the risk of transferring remaining cancer cells.
This new strategy is an effort at removing the possibility of reintroducing cancer in the original tissue.
As per the article, "for young female cancer patients wanting to preserve their fertility, ovarian tissue transfer that can restore menstrual cycles and allow the woman to get pregnant "the old-fashioned way" -- since hundreds of eggs remain intact within the follicles -- would be a huge advantage over freezing a few eggs."
More research is needed, but the medical community is hopeful.
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Tick Prevention & Treatment
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Ticks are more prevalent this year than ever. How do you prevent tick bites and reduce your risk of disease, including Lyme?
The CDC offers guidance and suggestions:
How to protect yourself:
- Use insect repellent that contains 20 - 30% DEET
- Wear clothing that has been treated with permethrin
- Take a shower as soon as you can after coming indoors
- Look for ticks on your body. Ticks can hide under the armpits, behind the knees, in the hair, and in the groin
- Put your clothes in the dryer on high heat for 60 minutes to kill any remaining ticks
How to remove a tick
- If a tick is attached to you, use fine-tipped tweezers to grasp the tick at the surface of your skin
- Pull the tick straight up and out. Don't twist or jerk the tick-this can cause the mouth parts to break off and stay in the skin. If this happens, remove the mouth parts with tweezers if you can. If not, leave them alone and let your skin heal
- Clean the bite and your hands with rubbing alcohol, an iodine scrub, or soap and water
- You may get a small bump or redness that goes away in 1-2 days, like a mosquito bite. This is not a sign that you have Lyme disease.
Note: Do not put hot matches, nail polish, or petroleum jelly on the tick to try to make it pull away from your skin.
When to see your doctor
See a doctor if you develop a fever, a rash, severe fatigue, facial paralysis, or joint pain within 30 days of being bitten by a tick. Be sure to tell your doctor about your tick bite.
If you have these symptoms and work where Lyme disease is common, it is important to get treatment right away. If you do not get treatment, you may later experience severe arthritis and problems with your nerves, spinal cord, brain, or heart.
Treatment
Antibiotics are used to treat Lyme disease. Your doctor will prescribe specific antibiotics, typically for 2-3 weeks. Most patients recover during this time. You may feel tired while you are recovering, even though the infection is cured.
Take your antibiotics as recommended. Allow yourself plenty of rest. It
may take time to feel better, just as it takes time to recover from other
illnesses.
There is no test to confirm if you are "cured". Additional blood tests might be positive for months or years.This does not mean you are still infected.
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Healthy Living: Summer Safety
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During the summer months, we spend a lot of time outdoors
 barbecuing, gathering around fire pits and trying to keep cool. Here are some safety tips to keep in mind when enjoying the festivities:
Grilling
- Keep grills at least 10 feet from buildings.
- Never store propane tanks indoors, below ground level or leave unattended in a vehicle.
- If there is a smell of gas while grilling, shut down the grill and have it serviced.
- Keep grill cleaned of grease build up.
- Dispose of charcoal briquettes by cooling in grill and removing to a metal container kept outdoors.
Fire pit safety
- Do not allow young children to use a fire pit - keep children and pets at least three feet away from burning fires.
- Do not wear flammable or loose fitting clothing around a fire pit.
- Keep the fire pit at least 15 feet from any structure.
- Keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby.
- Do not use flammable fluids such as gasoline, alcohol, diesel fuel, kerosene, and charcoal lighter fluid to light or relight fires.
- Do not burn trash, leaves, paper, cardboard, or plywood. Avoid using soft wood such as pine or cedar that will likely pop and throw sparks. Use of seasoned hardwood is recommended.
- If the smoke or odor of a fire creates a neighborhood nuisance, the fire department can (by fire code) require a fire to be extinguished.
Outdoor safety
- Keep inside during thunderstorms - and avoid swimming pools.
- Exercise caution when using home phone lines and around electrical wires during thunderstorms; power surges from lightning can come through phone lines and wires.
- Plug window or portable air conditioners directly into a wall outlet; do not use extension cords. If an electrical outlet is hot to the touch, unplug all appliances and have wiring inspected as soon as possible. Call the fire department if the smell an electrical or burning odor is present.
- During a heatwave, stay hydrated, avoid strenuous activity and check on family, neighbors and pets. Never leave children or pets unattended in vehicles.
- Heat stroke is a life threatening emergency with signs that include hot and reddened skin, changes in consciousness, vomiting and elevated body temperature. Call 911 if these symptoms are present.
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Healthy Living X2: Go Fly A Kite
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 Did you know there are health benefits to flying a kite?
Flying a kite can:
- Boost creativity and creative thinking by adapting to changes in the wind.
- Reduce stress
- Regenerate energy
- Reduce tension of everyday lifte
- Produce nostalgic memories of childhood
- Help you to feel "free"
- Give you a sense of calm and serenity
- Help you stop and enjoy the moment
Thank you, Dr. Kessel, for this amazing photo and reminder of the peaceful things in life.
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It Only Takes A Second!
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The most important audience on our Facebook page is you, our patients.
It only takes one click to "Like" our page and be informed of important office announcements, office closings, relevant news topics, breaking news, patient updates and so much more.
Our goal is to have 100% participation of our patients on Facebook - it's the quickest and easiest way for us to communicate directly with you.
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Easy Access To Lab Reports
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Our patient portal is specific to your records from The Rubino OB/GYN Group only and allows you to access your health history, update your profile page, request a prescription, submit a clinical question and access upcoming appointments. If you have not already received a username and password, please request one from our office.
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Pay Your Bill Online
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Office Announcements
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Now Taking Mammogram Appointments
The Rubino OB/GYN Group is now taking appointments for on-site mammograms. Call the office today: 973-736-1100
New Early & Evening Appointments
Our new nurse practitioner, Jennifer Fitzgibbons, is now offering early morning and evening hours in Clark and Madison.
Monday: Madison 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tuesday: Clark 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Wednesday: Clark 7:30 am - 3:30 pm
Thursday: Clark 11 am - 7 pm
Friday: Madison 7:30 - 3:30 pm
Please call our main number 973-736-1100 to schedule.
Pay Your Rubino OB/GYN Bills Online
Patients can pay their bills online at the following web site:
Options include paying by credit card or echeck.
Emmi Video Tutorials
Emmi is a free, online video tutorial that makes complex medical information simple and easy to understand. Emmi provides clear and concise step-by-step information on common health topics and procedures right on our website. Click here to find out more.
"Important Announcements" on Our Website
You can find important new developments and time-sensitive announcements (such as office closings) right on the upper right hand portion of our
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