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Research Shows a Decline in Lung Cancer Diagnoses During COVID—But This Is Not Good News

January 21, 2021 Leave a Comment

A recent study shows that the number of lung cancer diagnoses has dropped over the past year. However, although this sounds like good news, researchers are saying that people who are at high risk for lung cancer are putting off …

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In the News: Understanding Pancreatic Cancer

January 15, 2021 Leave a Comment

On January 14, 2021, news broke that Siegfried Fischbacher, famously known as part of the magician duo Siegfried & Roy, had died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 81. Pancreatic cancer, a gastrointestinal cancer that is caused …

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Stay Safe From Falls This Winter Season

January 13, 2021 Leave a Comment

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While many of us brace for winter by ensuring we have shovels, scrapers, and ice melt on hand, it is also important to incorporate fall prevention strategies into our preparations. There are numerous things you can do to proactively prevent …

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Commentary: Cancer and Pregnancy Expert Dr. Elyce Cardonick Discusses Rare Mother-to-Infant Transmission of Cervical Cancer

January 11, 2021 Leave a Comment

Vaginal transmission of cervical cancer — a phenomenon that has not been previously reported — was detected in two pediatric patients, researchers in Japan reported. Two boys whose mothers had undetected cervical cancer at delivery went on to develop lung

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New Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines

January 7, 2021 2 Comments

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The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), which is the nation’s expert panel providing medical guidance and expertise on cancer screening, is considering expanding its recommendation for colorectal cancer screening to include all individuals starting at age 45. This is …

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Commentary: Dr. Gerard Carroll Discusses COVID-19’s Toll on Patients With Opioid Use Disorder

December 22, 2020 Leave a Comment

We had one specialty, only one, where during the pandemic, even at its height, visits went up. It was our addiction services. It’s the epidemic within the pandemic.”
Cooper Co-CEO Anthony Mazzarelli, MD, JD, MBE

SJ Magazine: Hospital CEO 2020

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Six Common Questions and Answers About the COVID-19 Vaccine

December 16, 2020 Leave a Comment

COVID-19 Vaccine

The first of what we anticipate to be several available COVID-19 vaccines has been authorized for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and has arrived at Cooper. This is great news. Vaccines have proven to protect …

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Handling Holiday Changes During COVID-19

December 8, 2020 1 Comment

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The COVID-19 pandemic will affect many of us this holiday season. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends avoiding large gatherings with friends and family members who do not …

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Herd Immunity, Vaccines, and COVID-19

December 2, 2020 1 Comment

Community viral spread and spreading disease with a group of infected people as infectious contagious virus expanding in society in a 3D illustration style.

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Herd immunity is the concept that if enough people within the same community become immune to a disease, further spread becomes less likely. As a result, the entire community may be …

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On International Men’s Day, A Candid Conversation About Men’s Sexual Health

November 19, 2020 Leave a Comment

International Men’s Day is celebrated on November 19th, in the midst of “Movember”, which raises awareness for prostate and testicular cancer. Better health for men and boys is the 2020 theme for International Men’s Day, and better health starts with …

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