Weight Loss
When Is it Time to Consider Weight Loss Surgery?
Nearly 40% of adults in the United States weigh much more than they should. Fat deposits may be obvious around the belly and extremities, but what you do not see is internal fat deposits,...
Neurology
Emory Connected Care Boosts Stroke Patient’s Recovery: Tiffany’s Story
There’s never a good time to face a serious medical condition — and certainly not in the middle of a global pandemic. But that’s where Tiffany found herself on September 4, 2020.
“I had a...
Neurology
More Than a Personality Quirk: OCD is Debilitating, but Manageable
As a child, Andrea Martin says she would reread passages multiple times to make sure she didn’t miss anything.
She didn’t think much about her quirk until she got to college and began experiencing more...
Musculoskeletal Health
Let’s Go, Ladies: Ways to Get Back to the Game or Start a New Exercise Program
This year’s Olympic Games is full of strong, powerful women athletes. Allyson Felix is setting the bar high and inspiring moms and women around the world. Jordan Chiles has been unstoppable in every competition...
Health & Wellness
Emory Physicians Represent Nearly Half of Atlanta Magazine’s 2021 Top Doctors
Almost half of the physicians recognized in the 2021 "Top Doctors" issue of Atlanta magazine are physicians within Emory Healthcare or Emory Healthcare Network, Emory medical staff, or faculty of Emory University School of...
Neurology
When Stroke Became a Family Affair, Emory Was Ready to Help
In 2015, when Tiffany’s 52-year-old sister had a massive stroke, she went looking to find the best possible care. And when she came to Emory Healthcare, she knew she had found it.
“I remember asking...
Cardiac
Former Olympian Luis Aparicio Gets a Second Chance
A fit, athletic 64-year-old and lifelong rower, Luis Aparicio is the last person you would imagine suffering a near-fatal heart attack. Much like his life story, Aparicio’s recovery is all about dedication and persistence....
Blood Disorders
CAR T-Cell Therapy: Is It Right for You?
For a long time, doctors typically relied on chemotherapy, radiation or surgery to treat cancer. But, with advances in targeted therapies and immunotherapy, patients have more options than ever before. CAR T-cell immunotherapy is...
