Advances in percutaneous and minimally invasive surgical techniques have revolutionized the way structural heart disease can be treated today – and Cooper is in the forefront of the revolution.
“This is a totally different world of structural heart disease treatment …
Staff of Cooper University Health Care in May 2011 marked a turning point for the growing institution. With 30 years of government, education, private sector and entrepreneurial experience, Louis S. Bezich, Chief of Staff of Cooper University Health Care, is …
A newer, non-invasive test that analyzes fetal DNA circulating in a pregnant woman’s blood is proving more accurate in screening for trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and other chromosomal abnormalities than the standard two-part sequential screen or maternal serum quad screen.…
Botox® — the renowned wrinkle smoother — is proving its value as a headache soother. FDA-approved in 2010 for treating chronic migraines in adults, Botox (onabotulinumtoxinA) is offering new hope for the estimated 14 million Americans who suffer from chronic …
In 2012, Jolanta Yeasky, then 58, slipped and hit her chin, breaking her lower jaw in two places. The surgeon who performed emergency surgery at her local hospital stabilized the fracture using a metal plate and 18 screws.
Her repaired …
Shortness of breath can be a symptom of myriad conditions, and identifying the underlying cause isn’t always clear-cut. To aid in this process and speed the time to treatment, the Cooper Breathing Center offers a one-stop multidisciplinary resource for accurate, …
The Cooper Heart Institute, under the direction of Perry J. Weinstock, MD, Head of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease, has recently added more clinical firsts to its already-impressive roster of achievements – testament not only to the cutting-edge cardiac …
Mindfulness–focusing on the breath along with any associated feelings and bodily sensations–is the simplest and one of the most researched forms of meditation.When integrated into cognitive or behavioral treatments –an approach called mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)–it has been proven in …
Of the estimated 20 percent of Americans who are chronic GERD sufferers, 10 percent to 15 percent will develop Barrett’s esophagus. This premalignant condition increases the risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma, one of the fastest-growing cancers in the U.S. today– …
More than 450 clinical trials, including national trials, are currently underway at Cooper University Health Care, addressing a wide-range of the latest pharmacologic, surgical and device-related therapeutic options. Cooper’s robust research program offers clinicians and their patients access to some …