For decades we’ve heard that people “bulk” up in the winter and “shed” in the summer. It’s not just bodybuilders and athletes—even average people decide to begin their diets in time for the summer months, and usually drop them come the fall. Why is this? One reason could be that the holidays are full of […]

It happens all the time. One second, you’re laughing at your friend’s joke and having a good time. Then, all of a sudden, a hiccup fit begins. Now, everyone is laughing at you barely completing a sentence without the loud noise of a hiccup and jerking your upper body around. But, are hiccups—also known as […]

On Tuesday, September 26, 2018, Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) was awarded a plaque signaling a partnership with the Law Enforcement Against Drugs (L.E.A.D.) program. The program is designed to create safer, healthier communities free of drugs, bullying and violence. Chief Robert Kugler and Nick Demauro, both executives of the program, spoke highly of […]

Doctors’ offices around the world strive to offer optimal comfort for patients and their families. From furniture to office décor and even the staff themselves, every aspect of a Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) office has the patient’s comfort in mind. A study done in 2002 by the John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public […]

Veganism is all the rage these days, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. Since the later part of the 2000s, there has been a 350 percent increase in the number of self-described vegans in the U.K. alone, according to CNN. The inspiration to transition to veganism is less because of health […]

In June and July of 2018, Drs. Michael Mainero and Andrew Boxer each earned a Castle Connolly Top Doctors distinction. These are just two on a long list of Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) physicians who have been awarded top doctor nominations since our group was founded in 2009. Just recently, NJ Top Docs […]

We’ve talked highly here at Gastroenterology Associates of New Jersey (GANJ) about the ORBERA® balloon procedure since our practice first offered it in January 2016. Numerous patients have come through our doors looking for a solution that provides the education, support, and results the ORBERA balloon provides. Many of these patients have already: a) Undergone […]

In early March, seven of our 18 physicians met at the Endoscopy Center of Northern New Jersey, PA to film educational videos on various subjects, including: Colon cancer Constipation Diverticulitis Celiac disease When that was done, the team gathered for one last video where they would demonstrate the abilities, vision and scope of the practice […]

Your vacations are booked, your sunscreen is locked and loaded and your new bathing suit is screaming to be used. Suddenly, you hear it’s not safe to go swimming. Your reaction? Disappointment, anger and wanting some answers. Recently, local news outlets reported that the water off 47 of the state’s beaches showed high levels of […]

Since 1994, colon cancer has been on the rise in individuals younger than 50. Still, the recommended age to begin screening was 50 years old. (Of course, depending on family history, younger individuals have been screened earlier.) Today, however, marks a significant day in the fight against colon cancer as the American Cancer Society has […]