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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (Cleary’s Notebook News)(January 10,2023)–In early January, I underwent a medical procedure at Cooper University Hospital in Camden City. I wa administered sedation, and the next thing I remember, I was waking up in the recovery room. Once the sedation wore off, I was released.
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WASHINGTON —ERO Philadelphia arrested Arnoldo Antonio Prieto-Lopez, a 51-year-old criminal illegal alien from El Salvador with a decades-long record, including a federal conviction for possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and a 24-month prison sentence, Oct. 20. Despite previously holding lawful permanent resident status, the criminal alien is removable under federal law and a clear threat to public safety.
“This foreign-born criminal alien has repeatedly abused children, victimized communities and exploited his immigration status,” said ERO Philadelphia acting Field Office Director Michael T. Rose. “He’s convicted of child cruelty and neglect, and trafficking fentanyl. He has endangered families and exhibited a pattern of criminal conduct over decades. Our officers will not allow criminals to hide behind immigration status. We will arrest, detain and remove those who threaten public safety.”
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Risk Assessment for Patients with Barrett’s Esophagus
(December 11, 2025) The holiday season is upon us, bringing much fun and festivity. However, overindulging in food and drinks can also result in flare-ups of holiday heartburn, which should NOT be ignored and can be a precursor to esophageal cancer.
Virtua Health now offers TissueCypher®, a groundbreaking test that helps predict a patient’s personal risk of developing esophageal cancer — a major advancement for those with Barrett’s esophagus (BE). Virtua is the first health system in the region to ensure that every patient with BE undergoing a routine endoscopy benefits from this precision medicine test for more accurate staging and personalized treatment plans.
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| Quijano, Bagolie bill would give consumers clear insight into how tariffs contribute to rising costs at the register (TRENTON) — Assemblywoman Annette Quijano’s legislation addressing a lack of clarity surrounding the drivers of inflation and rising consumer costs cleared the Assembly Consumer Affairs Committee today. Bill A5922, also known as the Tariff Transparency Act, would require retail establishments in New Jersey to disclose the portion of a product’s final price that is attributable to tariffs and other import taxes. Assemblywoman Rosy Bagolie also sponsored the bill. “As families across New Jersey struggle with skyrocketing prices on everyday goods, they deserve to know exactly why their grocery bill, clothing budget, or holiday shopping has become more expensive,” said Assemblywoman Quijano (D-Union). “This bill would ensure transparency and accountability, especially when the policies of the current federal administration are contributing to a cost-of-living crisis.” Under the proposed legislation, consumers would be clearly informed—at the point of sale display tag, on the online product page, on a printed receipt, or in a manner deemed appropriate by the Director of the Division of Consumer Affairs (DCA)—how much of the retail price stems from tariffs imposed at the federal level. The measure also calls for retailers and wholesalers to maintain documentation supporting these calculations and subjects all establishments to periodic compliance audits by the DCA. “When decisions are made at the federal level that cause prices to increase, working families feel it first, and they deserve to understand why,” said Assemblywoman Bagolie (D-Essex, Passaic). “New Jersey residents deserve clarity at the checkout counter, especially when tariff-driven costs are being passed along to them. This bill is about transparency and accountability to consumers, neither of which should ever be seen as a burden.” The bill would include exemptions for small businesses with under $500,000 in annual revenue and for products where the tariff impact is under 2% of the retail price. Full compliance would be phased in over a year, starting with voluntary participation before becoming mandatory for larger retailers. |
Philadelphia, PA – Two agents from the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office were recently honored by the Liberty Mid-Atlantic High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA), announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay.
On December 10, 2025, Agent Cheryl Annese and Agent Jill Foy received the Liberty Mid-Atlantic HIDTA’s Intelligence Support Award. The award recognizes intelligence analysts who go above and beyond to assist with investigations that disrupt and dismantle drug-trafficking organizations in the region.
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Philadelphia, PA – The Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Mummers Parade has been named the Best Holiday Parade in the country in the 2025 USA TODAY 10Best Reader’s Choice Awards as it prepares to celebrate its historic 125th Anniversary on January 1, 2026. Drawing hundreds of thousands of spectators each New Year’s Day, the Mummers Parade is one of the nation’s longest-running and most unique cultural events, featuring dazzling, over-the-top performances from the Fancy, Wench, Comic, and world-renowned String Band divisions.
“Being named the best holiday parade in the nation is the perfect way to kick off a landmark year, not just for Philadelphia, but for the country,” said Jake Joyce, Senior Vice President of Marketing at Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia. “As the Mummers ring in their 125th year, and as our city becomes the focus of the nation’s 250th anniversary, we’re incredibly proud to serve as the title sponsor of this beloved, award-winning tradition.”
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KUTZTOWN, PA (12/09/2025)– Juniors Maura Day and Corinne Morgan of the Kutztown University women’s soccer team were recognized on the NCAA Division II Atlantic All-Region squads by the United Soccer Coaches (USC).
Corinne Morgan of Port Republic, NJ (08241).
Day was voted to the First Team as a defender, while Morgan was named a Second Team forward after the duo led a stellar Golden Bears attack in the 2025 campaign.
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Peacefully on December 3, 2025, longtime resident of Audubon, NJ. He was 77 years old.
Beloved husband of 42 years to Elena Chappell (nee Talley). Dear father of Michael (Nicholle) Chappell. Loving grandfather of Cyrus and Michael.
Tom was a 1966 graduate of Audubon High School. He went on to earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Trenton State College. Tom also served his country as a United States Army Vietnam Conflict veteran.
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The trade deficit has narrowed to its smallest since mid-2020, down more than 35% over last year — and more proof that President Donald J. Trump’s America First trade agenda is working.
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Sudden hair loss feels very different from slow, gradual thinning. It arrives quickly, often without warning. One week your hair looks normal, and the next you are seeing patches, shedding, or changes you cannot ignore. It can feel frightening because you have no time to adjust or prepare for it.
People lose hair suddenly for many reasons. Stress, illness, hormonal changes, infections, or medical treatments can all trigger rapid shedding. For some, the hair grows back once the cause is treated. For others, the loss leaves permanent thinning or patchy areas that do not fully recover on their own.
This is where hair transplants can make a real difference. They offer a way to restore the areas that have not returned to normal. At Total Hair Restoration, many patients arrive after sudden loss feeling overwhelmed and unsure. Once they understand what a transplant can do, they often feel more hopeful and more grounded.
Sudden hair loss usually appears in one of three ways.
Diffuse shedding
This means hair falls out across the whole scalp. It feels dramatic because the volume changes quickly.
Patchy loss
This is when clearly defined bald patches appear. It is often linked to conditions like alopecia areata.
Loss from medical treatment
Certain medications, including chemotherapy, can cause fast shedding.
Each type has a different cause, but they all create the same emotional impact. You feel out of control. You feel exposed. You feel frustrated because you do not know what will happen next.
A consultation helps identify which type you are dealing with and whether the follicles are still active.
Sudden hair loss can be temporary or permanent.
Temporary loss
If the follicles are still alive, the hair may return within a few months. This is common with stress related loss or loss from illness.
Permanent loss
If the follicles have been damaged or attacked by the immune system, the lost hair may not grow back.
People often wait, hoping things will improve on their own. Sometimes they do. But if the hair has not returned after several months, a transplant often becomes the next option to restore the appearance of fullness.
A specialist can examine your scalp and give you a clearer understanding of what is likely to grow back and what will not.
A hair transplant replaces the follicles that have stopped producing hair. It does not stimulate the old ones. Instead, it moves healthy follicles from the donor area at the back or sides of your head into the spots where sudden loss occurred.
This gives you real, permanent hair in the areas affected.
For people who have lived with a sudden bald patch for months or years, the change can be life changing. It allows them to stop worrying about coverage, styling tricks, or constantly checking how their hair looks.
FUE is the most common method used after sudden loss. It removes individual follicles and places them into the patchy or thinned areas. Because it uses small grafts, the result looks natural and blends with the surrounding hair.
FUE is ideal for patchy loss because the surgeon can target specific areas with precision. It also works well for restoring density after diffuse thinning, once the underlying cause has stabilised.
At Total Hair Restoration, each treatment is planned around the pattern of loss, ensuring the result looks even and balanced.
A transplant is not always the first step after sudden loss. Timing matters.
You should consider a transplant if:
If the loss is still progressing or the cause is still active, the clinic may recommend waiting before moving ahead.
Sudden hair loss creates a different emotional experience compared to slow thinning. It can feel like something has been taken from you without warning.
People often describe feeling shocked and anxious. They may avoid mirrors or change how they style their hair. Some become more withdrawn socially because they feel self conscious.
A hair transplant cannot change the past, but it can give you back a sense of normality. It restores not only the hair but also the feeling that something stable has returned to your life.
The process is the same as any FUE transplant. Local anaesthetic keeps you comfortable. Healthy follicles are taken one by one and placed carefully into the affected areas.
The surgeon designs the placement so it blends naturally with the surrounding hair. Even patchy loss can be restored in a way that looks seamless once the hair grows.
After the procedure, there is mild redness and some small scabs, but most people return to normal routines within a few days.
Recovery is simple. Within the first few weeks, the transplanted hairs shed. This is normal. The follicles then enter a resting phase before producing new growth.
New hair usually appears around three or four months. The growth continues slowly until the full result shows around twelve months. Because the new follicles come from healthy areas, the hair they produce is strong and long lasting.
If sudden loss also affected the surrounding hair, PRP can help support those follicles and improve the overall result during recovery.
Many people use PRP therapy alongside a transplant to strengthen the scalp and support healing. PRP encourages blood flow, improves follicle activity, and helps transplanted grafts settle.
For sudden loss caused by stress or medical issues, PRP also helps stabilise the scalp environment and reduce ongoing shedding.
Your specialist will recommend whether a combined approach suits your situation.
When hair disappears suddenly, it can disrupt your sense of self. A transplant helps restore that balance. It allows you to stop thinking about the loss every day. It helps you recognise yourself again in the mirror.
Patients often describe the result as more than a cosmetic improvement. It gives them relief and a renewed sense of confidence. It brings back stability after an unpredictable experience.
If sudden hair loss has affected your life and you want to explore what is possible, a consultation at Total Hair Restoration is a good first step.