eHealth Connection
Celiac Disease … When Abdominal Complaints Persist
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition in which the ingestion of gluten causes damage to the small intestine in genetically predisposed individuals. Gluten is a protein which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. Many popular foods and beverages contain …
Enjoy the Holidays Without Overindulging
Overindulging at parties and get-togethers can easily result in unwanted weight gain. Registered Dietitian Linda Gavrielov from The Ripa Center for Women’s Health and Wellness at Cooper offers her holiday tips and tricks for enjoying a healthy holiday season.
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Nutrition and Men’s Urologic Health
Supplement Recall Serves as a Reminder of Their Hidden Dangers
Allen D. Seftel, MD
Head, Division of Urology
Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are medicines sold directly to a consumer without a prescription from a health care professional, as compared to prescription drugs, which may be sold only to consumers possessing a …
Cooper Bariatric Surgery Program Recognized for Quality and Safety By Insurance Leaders
The Cooper Center for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery has been designated by Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey as a Blue Distinction® Center for Bariatric Surgery as part of the Blue Distinction® Centers for Specialty Care Program. Blue …
Stroke Prevention, Detection and Treatment
Hamza A. Shaikh, MD
Co-Director, Endovascular Neurosurgery
Cooper Neurological Institute
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the United States and the #1 leading cause of adult disability. (Kochanek KD, 2014) (Mozzafarian D, 2015). Stroke occurs when blood …