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Keeping Your Adolescent Healthy

12/3/2009 - 12:00 pm
Adolescence is a time of significant physical, emotional and psychological changes. Dr. Feldman-Winter answers your questions on how to best address their teens evolving medical and health care needs, including topics like nutrition, vaccinations, skin and body changes, social concerns, and puberty and sexuality issues.

Archived Discussions
Offbeat: Heart Arrhythmias and Other Heart Issues
Discussion took place on 11/19/2009
Cooper Cardiologist Andrea M. Russo, M.D., will answer your questions about heart arrhythmias and other heart issues, as well as the importance of knowing your numbers such as blood pressure and cholesterol. She will address screenings and diagnostic tests you may need, as well as give you tips for making healthy choices.
Epilepsy: Updated Treatments and Care
Discussion took place on 11/5/2009
About 200,000 new cases of seizure disorders and epilepsy are diagnosed each year and almost 3 million people in the U.S. have some form of epilepsy. Seizure disorders and epilepsy affects a number of physical and mental functions. Dr. Carran will answer questions about treatments and living with epilepsy.
Your Questions About H1N1 Pandemic Flu
Discussion took place on 10/29/2009
With so much in the news about H1N1 (swine) flu, we know that you have many questions about staying healthy, who should get the H1N1 vaccine and how to prepare your family for this pandemic. Join Rosalie Pepe, M.D., of Cooper University Hospital’s Division of Infectious Diseases, as she answers your questions.
Good Health and Aging
Discussion took place on 10/22/2009
A healthy lifestyle and good medical care can reduce your health risks and improve your quality of life. Anjali K. Ray, M.D. will answer your questions about aging and the challenges you are finding that you believe are age related.
The Anatomy of the Breast
Discussion took place on 10/8/2009
Certain individuals are considered to be at higher risk for breast cancer, particularly if they have a history of the disease in their family.If you have questions about mammography, breast cancer, or other related issues, Dr. Lydia Liao, Director of Women’s Imaging, will answer your questions.
The Warning Signs and Treatment of Stroke
Discussion took place on 9/24/2009
Would you know if you were having a stroke? Do you know the warning signs? Is there something you should do to reduce your risk of stroke? Thomas R. Mirsen, M.D., will answer these questions and more live on cooperhealth.org.
Legs for Life: Peripheral Vascular Disease
Discussion took place on 9/10/2009
Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a very common circulation condition affecting 12-20 percent of Americans age 65 years and older. If undiagnosed and untreated it can significantly affect your quality of life and long-term health. Clinical Cardiologist Elias A. Iliadis, M.D., will answer your questions about PVD and heart disease, including the symptoms, treatments and risks you should be aware of.
Nip, Tuck…or Not
Discussion took place on 8/27/2009
Every year millions of people choose to have some part of their body changed through plastic and cosmetic surgery. Join Martha Matthews, M.D., head of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Cooper, for an overview of common surgical and non-surgical techniques.
Acupuncture and Alternative Medicine - Can They Help You?
Discussion took place on 8/12/2009
Can acupuncture help you? Patients with osteoarthritis, muscle or nerve issues can sometimes be helped with a combination of conventional and complementary medicine treatments. Jerrold Friedman, M.D., in Cooper’s Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, uses manual medicine and acupuncture, along with other methods, in his treatment of patients with many musculoskeletal issues and will answer your questions.
Steroids & Other Sports Medicine Issues
Discussion took place on 7/30/2009
Sports seasons are in full swing. Many of us sit at our desks all week and then launch ourselves into a variety of sports on Saturday and Sunday. Do you have questions regarding sports injuries?

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