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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
Allan D. Kessel
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MD
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Priya R. Patel,
MD, FACOG, MPH
Dana Ortiz, MD
Anne-Marie Tang, MD
Jennifer Fitzgibbons,
APN
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Find out more about our Pelvic Floor Therapy Program for incontinence and painful intercourse.
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Medical Fact
"I didn't know that!
In 1849, British-born Elizabeth Blackwell, MD, became the first woman to earn a medical degree in the United States.
At the time, medical schools were firmly closed to women.
She opened the New York Infirmary for Women and Children, extending care to the under-served while helping pave the way for generations of women in medicine.
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This month marks the official arrival of Spring on March 20th. The recent snow and cold may make it seem like Spring is in the distant future. Rest assured, the flowers will be blooming shortly.
We are building our online community. Have you
joined us?
As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.
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Bigger Babies Spike C-Section Rate
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A mother's birth canal may not be large enough for a larger head to pass through, therefore a c-section is the recommended course for birth.
The rates of c-sections among different countries vary. The article states, " '
The stark difference in c-section rates are commonly attributed to socioeconomic and cultural factors (including access to health care) only,' Dr. Philipp Mitteröcker, associate professor of theoretical biology at the University of Vienna, told Newsweek."
The researchers analyzed data from governments and global health bodies like the World Health Organization to calculate the number of c-sections which had taken place in each country, as well as the average heights of women, and the size of babies.
Environmental improvements seemed to have a direct correlation to the size of the baby. The article continues "
This, in turn, would increase the average difficulty and length of childbirth and thus the rate of c-section. Hence, the actual difficulty and risk of childbirth are likely to vary globally."
The article also refers to the stigmas associated with c-sections and associated health problems in newborns. The researchers believe the health of the mom and baby during delivery should be the ultimate determination of method of childbirth. When health concerns are not prominent, the decision of a c-section should be discussed at length with the parent and physicians.
The study showed that the " 'human anatomy and physiology are not static', said Mitteröcker. 'This can be important to improve medical treatment and plan public health policies.' "
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1 in 7 Antibiotic Scripts May Be Unnecessary
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Below we share a recent article in
Contemporary OB/GYN discussing the overuse of antibiotics and the dangers of over-prescribing them when they are unnecessary.
The article state, "
Antibiotic resistance associated with over-prescribing of the drugs is a known threat to public health and has been the subject of educational campaigns throughout the world. However, an analysis of recent US insurance claims data, using a novel classification scheme, calls into question how well those messages are translating into clinical practice.
Published in
BMJ, the findings show that in 2016, 1 in 7 enrollees in employer-provided insurance plans filled at least one prescription for an antibiotic on an outpatient basis that was inappropriate. The data reflect claims experience for more than 19 million individuals, including adults aged 18 to 64 and children aged 0 to 17 years."
Antibiotics are only meant to treat bacterial infections, not viral illnesses.
Using antibiotics can actually weaken the immune system and destroy the "good bacteria" in your gut to ward off other illnesses. It is advised to avoid antibiotics unless medically necessary. If you are to take an antibiotic, be sure to take a probiotic during the course of treatment to keep your good bacteria in balance.
Read the full article
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Healthy Living: The Promise of Virtual Reality
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Virtual reality has become more and more mainstream. So much so, that it is said to help contribute physically, mentally and psychologically to our health.
Enter a recent article in the Wall Street Journal that claims "immersive, interactive VR images may be especially helpful in making the early stages of labor less intense."
The article, published last month, discusses researchers studying the use of virtual reality to alleviate pain and anxiety during labor, which some facilities and doctors are already trialing.
Virtual reality is not meant to substitute medication, but rather supplemental support to the beginning stages of labor. It's a method of offering women in labor additional control over their situation.
Patients wear headsets and VR googles and are transported into a 3-dimensional world of experiences. These women are delivered into a meditative state of calming imagery and movements. VR is said to distract a woman from focusing on labor pains and divert her attention to something more relaxing and serene - out of the hospital and into an alternative setting.
There are larger studies being developed on the use of VR in pain relief and anxiety. Applications can include medical procedures for children, burn victims and painful injuries.
There are still challenges with the use of virtual reality including length of effectiveness, tendency to cause nausea and fogging of the goggles during active childbirth. The good news, is if VR is not working, all you simply have to do is remove the goggles.
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A Celebration of Women
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March is recognized as National Women's History Month, with March 8th as International Women's Day.
International Women's Day celebrates the movement of women's rights, with the start of the celebration in 1910
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This year's theme is #BalanceForBetter - with the idea
that everyone has a part to play - all the time, everywhere, from g
rassroots activism to worldwide action. It's a time where the world expects balance as it "drives a better working world."
International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.
We salute the achievements of women throughout the years and recognize this month, and March 8th, as a day of celebration.
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We are building our Rubino OB/GYN Group Facebook community - we need you!
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Our goal is to have 100% participation from our patients
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Easy Access To Lab Reports
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Our patient portal provides patients direct access to their records at 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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Ask The Doctors
We have added a new video series, "Ask Your Doctor" addressing common health care topics. Take a look.
New Office Hours
We have added new office hours. Please reference our website.
Early & Evening Appointments
Jennifer Fitzgibbons, our nurse practitioner, is available for early morning and evening hours in Clark and Madison.
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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