As the weather transitions into fall and winter, cold, flu, and seasonal allergies become much more common. This year, during the COVID-19 pandemic it’s easy to wonder if that sneeze, cough, throat tickle, or body ache could be COVID-19.
To …
Is It COVID-19 or Tonsillitis?
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Tonsillitis is common, especially in children. Thankfully, most cases of tonsillitis don’t cause long-term complications. Symptoms of tonsillitis, however, can mimic the symptoms of COVID-19, which can be alarming. Cooper’s infectious …
Sepsis Awareness Month: It’s About TIME
September is Sepsis Awareness Month! Every week this month we will focus on an important information to know about sepsis, including prevention, symptoms, and treatment.
Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming response to infection, which can lead to tissue damage, organ …
Kathie’s Story: Is Chemotherapy Safe During Pregnancy?
For some women, the happiest time in their lives is complicated by the scariest time in their lives.
Elyce H. Cardonick, MD, Maternal Fetal Medicine physician at Cooper University Health Care and founder of the Cancer and Pregnancy Registry…
How to Get Children Comfortable Wearing Masks in the Classroom
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As the fall season approaches and parents in New Jersey are preparing to send their children to school in the classroom, facemasks have been added to the back-to-school shopping list.
COVID-19 …
Dyslexia and the COVID-19 Pandemic: Home Routines to Follow Heading Into a New School Year
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The impact of schools being closed for some time and the advent of remote learning may have been stressful for all students, but in particular for children with disabilities. For those …
Feeling Run Down? Quick Tips to Boost Your Energy
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by Linda A. Goldsmith, MA, RD, CSO
Outpatient Oncology Dietitian, MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Do you find yourself hitting a 2 o’clock wall and racing for that second cup …
Pedestrians and Drivers: It’s a Two-Way Street
Both pedestrians and drivers have responsibilities to each other when walking or driving. While the state of NJ requires that drivers stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk, keep in mind that the pedestrian has some responsibility, too. Below is a …
Is It COVID-19 or an Ear Infection?
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Ear infections are common, especially in toddlers and children. Thankfully, most ear infections don’t cause long-term complications. Symptoms of an ear infection, however, can mimic the symptoms of COVID-19, which can …
It’s Time to Schedule Your Colonoscopy and Mammogram. It Could Save Your Life.
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Routine cancer screenings, including those for breast, colorectal, prostate, and cervical cancers, help physicians catch cancer early, in its most treatable stages. Early detection of cancer can save your life.
When …