Kim Nancy DDS in Jersey City, New Jersey
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What’s the role of a dental anesthetist?
A dental anesthetist specializes in the administration of anesthesia for dental procedures.
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Colorectal cancer screening starts at 45 for many adults, but uptake lags
Average-risk adults in the United States should start colorectal cancer screening at 45, not 50. The test may be a stool test, a colonoscopy, or another approved option — but any abnormal stool or imaging result still needs a colonoscopy to finish the screening process.
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Which vaccines should older adults get this year, and when?
Older adults may need several routine vaccines in 2026, including RSV, pneumococcal, shingles, flu, and possibly COVID-19. The right schedule depends on age, prior shots, and health conditions, and timing can matter for RSV and seasonal respiratory viruses.
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Sclerosis
A hardening or thickening of tissue, often as a result of inflammation.