Advancing Your Health with Emory Healthcare

In this conversation Dr. Prayor-Patterson talks about sleep issues that unfortunately have become so prevalent in today's society. She discuss the root causes, different kinds of sleep issues, including insomnia, and the ways we can help these conditions and retrain our bodies enabling them to finally get some rest. Tune in to learn more!

For those in need of an organ transplant, knowing the post-surgical protocol is important. Emory Transplant Center physician Dr. Ram Subramanian discusses the importance of anti-rejection medication in organ transplants.

You're a candidate for spinal surgery. What questions should you ask prior to surgery. Dr. Scott Boden, Chairman Department of Orthopaedics, Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine, Director of Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, and Chief Medical Officer/Chief Quality Officer Emory University Orthopaedics & Spine Hospital, discusses what you need to find out before spine surgery.

Your footwear can influence injuries and long-term issues in your ankles and feet. Dr. Jason Bariteau, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Emory University School of Medicine Associate Residency Program, Director of the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, and Director of Foot and Ankle Research Emory University School of Medicine, discusses how your high heels may be harming you.

With the distractions of modern technology, sports are a fantastic way to keep your child physically active. Of course, safety is important in youth sports and athletic training. Dr. Neeru Jayanthi, Associate Professor of Orthopaedics Associate Professor of Family Medicine Associate Director, Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship, and Emory University School of Medicine Director of the Tennis Medicine Program, shares rules to prevent overuse injuries in young athletes.

Surgery often causes concern, especially when you don't know what questions to ask beforehand. Dr. George Guild, Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Emory University, discusses what you should ask before orthopedic surgery.

Non-professional athletes boast fitness and endurance in their fields. However, they are not immune to sports injuries. Dr. R. Amadeus Mason, sports medicine physician, discusses common sports-related injuries, how to treat them at home, and when to seek medical attention.

Heart disease is the number one killer of women. However, women don't present with heart disease with the typical chest pains and clutching of the heart. Dr. Maria Carolina Gongora Nieto, Assistant Professor of Medicine Consultant of Emory Women’s Heart Center Division of Cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine, discusses the nuances of heart disease symptoms in women.

Winship Genetic Counseling Program’s goal is to provide patients with the most current information about hereditary cancer risk and guidelines for cancer screening and treatment. Christine Stanislaw, Director of Genetic Counseling at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, explains how genetic counseling works, and who should consider genetic testing.

Patricia Keegan, Director of Strategic and Programmatic Initiatives for Emory Heart and Vascular and Lead Nurse Practitioner for Emory Structural Heart and Valve Center, discusses patient-centered care.

Atrial fibrillation is an irregular heartbeat. Dr. Mikhael El-Chami discusses treatment of afib for those who need more than diet and lifestyle changes to live with the condition.

There are many types of headaches, each lasting between 30 minutes and a week. If your symptoms are new or you've never had a headache like this before, you may need to visit the emergency department. Dr. Nick Colovos, Assistant Professor Emory School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chief Quality Officer for the Physician Group Practices, discusses different types of headaches and evaluation to diagnose and treat headaches.

Back pain can set you behind in life. Finding out the cause of that pain will help set you on the road to optimal function. Dr. Nick Colovos, Assistant Professor Emory School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chief Quality Officer for the Physician Group Practices, discusses the tweaks and twinges that should send you to the doctor, and what red flags indicate a need for the emergency room.

You head to the emergency department when you feel like you have an emergency. If you arrived first, why aren't patients seen in order? Dr. Nick Colovos, Assistant Professor Emory School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chief Quality Officer for the Physician Group Practices, explains how triage works to prioritize treatments. Dr. Colovos also advises on what to do with less acute symptoms.

It may be hard to tell when you should visit urgent care and when you should head to the emergency room. Urgent care can address many issues that patients take directly to the emergency department. Dr. Nick Colovos, Assistant Professor Emory School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine and Interim Chief Quality Officer for the Physician Group Practices, explains what requires an emergency room visit versus things urgent care can handle.

When a loved one faces memory issues, it's hard to handle their care on your own. Dr. Carolyn Clevenger and Laura Medders discuss how Emory's Integrated Memory Care Clinic can help you and your loved one address all aspects of memory care.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP) treats patients with chronic tendon and joint issues. This treatment uses the body’s own healing properties to improve outcomes. Dr. Kenneth Mautner, sports medicine physician, discusses how PRP works and who is a candidate for this treatment.

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) is a minimally invasive treatment option for patients with severe aortic stenosis (narrowing of the aortic valve). The Emory TAVR program began in 2007 within the PARTNER I clinical trial and to-date over 2,500 patients have received this groundbreaking therapy at Emory HealthCare. Kendra Grubb, MD, discusses TAVR, and why you might consider this treatment option.

More than five million Americans have moderate or severe heart valve disease. Left undiagnosed and untreated, their condition can cause progressive deterioration in heart function, which can result in heart failure and premature death. Kendra Grubb, MD, MHA, FACC, discusses the latest heart valve disease treatment options available at Emory HealthCare.

With colon cancer being the third most common cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States, screenings are important. Regular screenings help catch cancer risk early. Dr. Matthew McKenna, Division Director of the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, explains what you need to know about colon cancer screenings.