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Atkins-Kent Building, Suite 410
West Orange NJ 07052
973-736-1100
33 Overlook Rd.
MAC Building
Suite 108
Summit, NJ 07901
908-522-4558
696 Ave. C
Bayonne, NJ 07002
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Jacqueline Saitta, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
Allan D. Kessel,
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Medical Fact
"I didn't know that!" |
In 1920, Dr. Papanicolaou began his study of the vaginal cytology of the human. After becoming familiar with normal cytology changes, he found some cases of malignancy in a smear of the uterine cervix. In 1928 he published a paper entitled, "New Cancer Diagnosis." In 1943, his findings were published in the famous monograph, "Diagnosis of Uterine Cancer by the Vaginal Smear." The diagnostic procedure was named the "Pap test" and has since been administered to millions of women, greatly reducing and preventing deaths from cancer of the uterus. |
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Fall has officially arrived bringing fun festivities, cool weather and delicious seasonal foods.
This month, we review the importance and history of Pap Smears and the Flu and dTap vaccines. We have also started a new monthly section that will provide topics on "Healthy Living". For the first article we talk about "Eating Your Vitamins". Our "Meet the Staff" section highlights Chris Fordyce, receptionist for The Rubino OB/GYN Group. And don't forget to read this month's medical "I didn't know that!"
As always, we will continue to provide topics that are current, informative and important to your good health.
Sincerely,Robert J. Rubino, MD and Staff |
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The pap smear (named after inventor, George Papanicolaou) has become the most successful cancer screening test in the history of medicine.
Cervical cancer was the leading female cancer in the 19th century, leading to further research in gynecology to detect premalignant and malignant (cancerous) processes in the cervix. It was realized significant cell changes, visible with a pap smear, can be treated, thus preventing cervical cancer. In 2000, the "Thin Prep Pap Smear", a liquid based technology, was approved by the FDA as more accurate than the traditional or conventional Pap smear.
The "pap" is generally performed once per year for women, at reproductive age and older, at their annual check-ups. It is designed to pick up indications of abnormal cell growth very early, well before they become a problem.
The majority of dysplasia goes away on its own, but in a small portion of patients with dysplasia, it can progress. Patient's with an abnormal pap smear may be brought back to the office to have a visual test, called a colposcopy, to look more closely at the cervix. A small tissue sample may be taken from the cervix during a colposcopy. In some cases, patients may be advised to get a leep procedure, which skims off a small portion of the problem area on the cervix, in hopes of removing the problem. After an abnormal pap or a leep procedure, patients often are put on a more frequent surveillance program than the typical once per year recommendation.
If you are due for you annual pap smear, call the office today to make an appointment for your screening. It is a quick and life-saving test. |
| Importance of the Flu Shot and Tdap Vaccines |
Flu Vaccine
The single best way to protect yourself against the seasonal flu each year is to get a flu shot. The "flu shot" is an inactivated vaccine (containing killed virus), typically administered in the arm for people older than 6 months, including healthy people and people with chronic medical conditions. While everyone should get a flu vaccine each flu season, it's especially important that the following groups get vaccinated: 1. Pregnant women 2. Children younger than 5, but especially children younger than 2 years old 3. People 50 years of age and older 4. People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions 5. People who live in nursing homes and other long-term care facilities 6. People who live with or care for those at high risk for complications from flu, including: health care workers, household contacts of persons at high risk for complications from the flu and out of home caregivers of children less than 6 months of age (these children are too young to be vaccinated) Pregnant women should not receive the nasal spray flu vaccine. Tdap Vaccine
According to ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists) the Tdap vaccine is recommended for protection against pertussis, tetanus or diphtheria. Tdap is a combination vaccine for all 3 of these diseases.
ACIP (Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices) guidelines on administration of these vaccines:
ˇ Pertussis is still endemic in the U.S. and persons between the ages of
11-64 should be administered the vaccine, once during a lifetime
ˇ Th e Tdap is recommended to women before conception if the woman
has not received Tdap, and if at least 2 years have passed since her last
Td booster
ˇ Pregnant women who have not received a dose of Tdap previously
should receive Tdap after delivery and before discharge from the
hospital if 2 years or more have elapsed since the most recent Td
administration; however the Td booster should be given during
pregnancy if 10 years or more have elapsed since a previous Td
booster
ˇ For added protection against pretussis or for pregnant women who
need tetanus or diphtheria protection during pregnancy, vaccination
with the Tdap instead of Td can be administered in the second or
third trimester
Benefits of vaccinating pregnant women usually outweigh potential risks when the likelihood of disease exposure is high, when infection would pose a risk to the mother or fetus, and when the vaccine is unlikely to cause harm. No evidence exists of risk from vaccinating pregnant women with inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines or toxoids. Both the Flu vaccine and Tdap are now available in the office for pregnant patients only. Please call the office to schedule an appointment. For more information, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. |
Healthy Living: Eat Your Vitamins |
Two newsletters ago, we high-lighted six essential vitamins and minerals (Vit A, B, C, D, Calcium and Iron) that promote healthy living, from the inside out. We are often asked during an appointment what is the best vitamin or supplement to take to ensure the most important vitamins and minerals are part of a daily diet.
The best vitamins and minerals available are in the natural foods that you eat. Natural foods provide an abundance of nutrients and fiber that are not available in pill form. Non-processed, naturally derived and naturally grown foods provide the most beneficial vitamins and minerals available.
The nutrients found in these foods are what keep your body functioning at its best - building strong bones; improving brain power, mood, and memory; and possibly helping the immune system ward off ailments both small (a cold) and large (cancer).
The best guide when trying to eat your vitamins is to shop the outer aisles of the supermarket, avoid the middle aisles which are often filled with manufactured and processed foods. Fruits and vegetables offer some of the best defenses for healthy living. To get those essential vitamins and minerals, it is recommended that you incorporate the following foods into your daily diet:
Whole grains (breads, cereal, brown rice), legumes/nuts, lowfat dairy, lean meats, fish high in omega 3's (tuna, salmon), colorful fruits and vegetables, greens, wheat germ/flaxseed and healthy oils (olive).
Ingesting a diet full of these foods will help you eat your vitamins naturally, giving you the best fuel for living a healthy life. |
| Meet the Staff | This month we highlight Chris Fordyce, receptionist for The Rubino OB/GYN Group.
Chris has been with The Rubino OB/GYN Group for 5 years. She keeps busy working on a variety of different tasks and projects for Dr. Rubino while working as a receptionist in the Summit and West Orange offices. Chris also keeps Dr. Rubino running on time and updates him on Yankee gossip.
Chris enjoys spending time with her family, going out with friends, listening to music and going to Yankee games. Her greatest joy is being the proud mom to her son Stephen. |
| Her Option Cryoablation Thank You Program |
If you have a friend or family member that is suffering from heavy, painful periods and is a candidate for Her Option Cryoablation, they can simply make an appointment with The Rubino OB/GYN Group for a consultation to see if the procedure is right for them.
As a thank you being an ambassador for good health, The Rubino Group is offering a $100 gift card* to anyone referring someone for the procedure.
*The procedure must be completed and performed by The Rubino OB/GYN Group prior to receiving the gift card. The referral should use the person's name (that referred them) when booking the procedure to ensure gift card is issued. |
| Office Announcements |
No In-Office Halloween Parade
Since Halloween falls on a Sunday this year, their will be no in-office Halloween parade. Instead, we welcome you to send in pictures of your children in their costumes (parents too!) to post on our office walls.
Flu Shots and Tdap Vaccines Now Available The office now has vaccines available for pregnant patients only. Please call the office to schedule an appointment.
Maternal Products for Sale
We offer several products for our pregnant patients right on our website (available for purchase at each office location). They also make great gift ideas for family or friends. Check it out!
The Rubino Group Partners with Relay Health You can now access your personal health records through Relay Health, a secure, online health information portal, right on nav bar of our website.
Save Time With Our Online Appointments, Consultations and Personal Health Records
To schedule online appointments, consultations or view your personal health records at your convenience, just visit the home page of www.rubinoobgyn.com. You can also call 973-736-1100 now to schedule an appointment at any of our three locations.
"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 home page. |
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