eHealth Connection | Cooper University Hospital

“There are many cardiac differences between men and women,” says Andrea M. Russo, M.D., Director of the Cooper Electrophysiology and Arrhythmia Program.

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Until recently there has been no reliable way to detect lung cancer in its earliest, most treatable stage. However, new research shows that lung cancer deaths decrease considerably when people with a significant smoking history undergo low-dose spiral CT screening and cancers are caught early.

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Over the past several weeks, we have been overwhelmed by the news reports detailing abuse committed on children. To wit: the Penn State scandal, the Syracuse Basketball headlines, the reports of abuse by clergy and, most recently, the child molestation allegations against Philadelphia sports writer Bill Conlin, purported to have happened 40 years ago.

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Who is the cosmetic “surgery” patient? In our office the most common reason that a patient seeks advice is that the image they see in the mirror does not reflect the youth and vitality they feel. The old image of the cosmetic patient as the privileged wealthy or Hollywood star is outmoded.

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It can be very stressful when an emergency medical event occurs that requires activation of the 9-1-1 system. It is even more stressful when you don’t know what to expect once that phone call is made.

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Flu season is here and the best way to protect against flu is to get a flu vaccine. Annual flu vaccination is recommended for everyone 6 months of age or older.

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