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CyberKnife® Stereotactic Radiosurgery has been shown to be an effective form of treatment for prostate cancer, and as of 2014, it is now included in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines as a valid…

National Brain Tumor Center established Hopewell Twp., NJ - Dr. Roy Patchell, an internationally known leader in neuro-oncology, has joined Capital Institute for Neurosciences as Director of Neuro-Oncology, further…

Pre-hospital alert - reduces time to treatment - observation unit for monitoring Hopewell Twp., NJ - Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell today announced that it has become the first, and only, hospital in the Mercer/Bucks County…

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot develops in a major vein, mostly in the lower leg and thigh. While there is a wide range of symptoms that patients may have (see sidebar), DVT can also move from the legs and block the…

When you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms of a heart attack, dial 9-1-1. This sounds simple to some but many people hesitate. “When I’m out in the community, people tell me they don’t call 9-1-1 because they’re scared to…

Fad diets like the cabbage soup diet or South Beach are common and may provide short-term weight loss but eventually the weight returns. “Diets should offer a balanced eating and exercise approach, promise gradual results over rapid…

The start of “Back to School” and the slow shortening of days may have you thinking about changes to your sleep schedule. Healthy sleep patterns are based on routine. Any disruption to the schedule or routine and you might face lasting…

April is both Autism and Parkinson’s awareness month at Capital Institute for Neurosciences, board certified neurologists offer focused programs for people with these neurological disorders. This includes extensive diagnostic…

Capital Health’s Cardiac Catheterization Lab at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell offers minimally invasive tests and emergency procedures for a variety of complex heart conditions. “Patients usually require a…

For those with diabetes or poor circulation, an injury or wound to the legs and feet can be slow to heal. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy, a well established treatment that involves breathing 100% oxygen in a pressurized chamber, helps the…