 Clinical Programs
Osteoporosis Center
Physicians at the Osteoporosis Center sees patients with osteoporosis
and other metabolic bone diseases. The Division has a state-of-the-art
dual energy x-ray densitometer (Lunar Prodigy with Vision package) DXA
machine, which provides high accuracy and precision with minimal radiation
exposure (i.e., less than fifth the exposure from a chest x-ray). This
scanner is used for both clinical and research patients. A qualified senior
DXA technologist performs the scans.
The Osteoporosis Center provides excellent and comprehensive clinical
services to those with disorders of calcium metabolism. Together with
excellent basic scientific and clinical research (
http://www2.umdnj.edu/novelweb/NOVEL), education, patient care and
community outreach, this center provides the best services to New Jersey
residents. The Center is located at the Clinical Academic Building.
Diabetes Care
Senior Diabetologists provide general and specialized diabetic care to
patients at the inpatient facilities of RWJUH and the outpatient facilities
of RWJMS. Management and education of hospitalized patients with diabetes
is provided via certified diabetes educators (CDE) and dietitians. A team
approach to diabetes management is stressed. In addition to physicians,
the team includes dietitians and certified diabetes nurse-educators. Intensive
insulin therapy by insulin pumps, multiple injections or pumps, computerized
analysis of home blood glucose monitoring, and exercise programs is available.
The Division offers training on and maintenance of insulin pumps, dietary
counseling exercise programs and diabetic patient education.
Thyroid & Parathyroid Disorders
The Division provides comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for all
patients with thyroid and parathyroid gland disorders. These services
include clinical and laboratory evaluation and treatment including fine
needle aspiration of thyroid nodules and dynamic endocrine testing and
the investigation and management of all parathyroid disorders.
Hypercholesterolemia
The Division offers comprehensive evaluation of hereditary and acquired
lipoprotein (cholesterol and triglyceride) abnormalities and their interaction
with other risk factors for atherosclerosis. Specialized lipid measurements
are available through our research laboratories.
Obesity & Nutrition
The Division provides nutritional evaluation of obesity for referred
patients. These services include diet and exercise prescriptions and referrals
for behavior modification or surgical intervention, and pharmacological
therapy for obesity. Clinical and laboratory assessment of nutrition in
both inpatient and outpatient settings is available. In addition to the
education and diet prescriptions by physician and dietitians, we have
an ongoing consultation program in patient and outpatient management of
nutritional disorders. The outpatient dietitian can be reached at 732-828-3000
ext. 8500.
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