Nurse practitioners (NPs) are valuable members of the cancer care team at MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper. Their scope of practice allows them to see patients independently or in collaboration with a physician. During a patient’s visit at Cooper, …
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.
Dave Groves, RN, MSN, CCRN,
Trauma Outreach/Injury Prevention Coordinator
In movies and on television, falling down is often portrayed as a comic event. In real life, it is not so funny. Falls are one of the leading causes that send …
Understanding the importance of nutrition is vital in various men’s health challenges. Staying healthy leads to a more fulfilling, happier, productive life and may even extend one’s life expectancy.
There are many major studies that show …
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 …
Submental Fullness or Double ChinSubmental fullness (double chin) is a common yet undertreated condition that can detract from an otherwise balanced and harmonious facial appearance, leading to an older and heavier look. Submental fullness can affect adults – both …
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 …
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 …
It’s that time of year! While we welcome the longer days and lush blooms along the landscape, many of us suffer from the allergies that are a result of it. It is a very common problem with at least two …
For the one in six Americans with allergic rhinitis, it is more than just a prolonged cold; it is a chronic disease that needs proper medical management. Allergic rhinitis occurs when an individual inhales something they are allergic to, …