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Month: September 2010

Cooper National Coordinating Center for Novel Device to Treat Sepsis

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Despite decades of advancements, severe sepsis remains the leading cause of death in intensive care units. More than 200,000 deaths are reported annually in the United States as a result of sepsis.

The persistent high mortality of sepsis and septic …

Posted in: Clinical Trials Tagged: EUPHRATES, sepsis, septic shock, Spectral Diagnostics

Cooper Adds Laser Lead Extraction Program

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

The rise in the number of implanted devices has fueled an increasing demand for safe removal of infected, fractured, or dysfunctional pacer and defibrillator leads. To meet this growing demand, Cooper Electrophysiologists are now performing laser-assisted lead extraction.…

Posted in: News & Updates Tagged: Cooper Arrhythmia Device Program, Cooper Heart Institute, electrophysiology, laser lead extraction

American Society of Andrology (ASA) 2010 Distinguished Service Award

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Joel L. Marmar, MD, FACS received the American Society of Andrology (ASA) 2010 Distinguished Service Award for outstanding service and dedication as a founding member of the society, making the organization one of the leading professional urologic societies in the …

Posted in: News & Updates Tagged: American Society of Andrology (ASA), male reproductive medicine, urology

The Lung Cancer Center at Cooper: Multidisciplinary Care for a Complex Disease

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Lung cancer accounts for 30 percent of the cancer deaths in men in New Jersey, and 23 percent of cancer deaths in women. According to the National Cancer Institute, approximately one out of every 14 men and women will be …

Posted in: Featured Tagged: Cooper Cancer Institute, Cooper Lung Cancer Center, CyberKnife, EBUS-guided bronchoscopy, integrated care, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group

Cooper Heart Director Appointed to New Jersey Cardiovascular Panel

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Joseph E. Parrillo, MD, Director of the Cooper Heart Institute and Chief of the Department of Medicine at Cooper University Hospital, has been appointed to the Cardiovascular Health Advisory Panel (CHAP) for the State of New Jersey.…

Posted in: News & Updates Tagged: Cardiovascular Health Advisory Panel (CHAP) of New Jersey, cardiovascular health policy

Catheter Ablation at Forefront of Evolving Atrial Fibrillation Treatment

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in medical practice — and among the most difficult to effectively treat with medication. Affecting over 2 million people, AF has long been associated with increased long-term cardiovascular risk. However, more recent …

Posted in: Featured Tagged: ablation, arrhythmia, atrial fibrillation, Cooper Heart Institute, electrophysiology

New Epilepsy Center, Fragility Center, and Resuscitation Center

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Cooper Neurological Institute Establishes Epilepsy Center

The Cooper Neurological Institute has established the Cooper Epilepsy Center to address the growing need for a multi-disciplinary center in South Jersey to provide long-term management of refractory and intractable seizures. Under the direction …

Posted in: New Initiatives Tagged: AOA's "Own the Bone", Cooper Epilepsy Center, Cooper Fragility Center, Cooper Resuscitation Center, osteoporosis, Therapeutic Hypothermia

Society of Thoracic Surgeons Three Star Ranking 2010

September 30, 2010 Leave a Comment

Cooper again received the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) “Three Star” rating for the quality of cardiac surgical performance, placing the program in the top 12 percent of hospitals nationwide. The STS maintains the largest single specialty database, with over …

Posted in: News & Updates Tagged: Cooper Heart Institute, coronary artery bypass surgery, Society of Thoracic Surgeons Three Star Rating

Flu Immunization Guidelines for 2010-2011

September 29, 2010 Leave a Comment

In response to lessons learned from the 2009-2010 H1N1 flu pandemic, the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has voted for “universal” flu vaccination in the U.S. for the upcoming flu season. Bottom line: everyone aged 6 months or …

Posted in: News & Updates Tagged: Flu Season, flu shot guidelines, H1N1, immunization

Upcoming CME Programs: Cardiac Cath, Breast Cancer, Anesthesiology and more

September 28, 2010 Leave a Comment

The Cardiac Cath Handbook Live VI:
Masters of the Cath Lab

Date/Times: Friday, October 8 – 7:30 AM – 7:00 PM and Saturday, October 9, 2010 – 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Hyatt at the Bellevue, Philadelphia, PA
Registration …

Posted in: Medical Education Tagged: CME in Your Office, Continuing Medical Education (CME), Cooper CME
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