Emory In The News
Emory in the News: Cardiac Arrest in Athletes, 12 Tips To Avoid Getting Sick During Travel, Detecting Preeclampsia Risk, and More
Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts.
New Blood Test Identifies Preeclampsia Risk
Ravi Thadhani, MD,...
Lymphoma
A New Immune System Provides Hope After Hodgkin Lymphoma
No matter what she did, Tori’s “pesky cough” in the summer of 2019 just wouldn’t go away. Then there was the itchy skin, drenching night sweats and the weight—about 30 pounds—she says was “just...
Preventive Care
Back-to-School Infections and Beyond: Know Where To Go for Care
Back-to-school time means your kids may soon be coming home with sniffles, sneezes or other infectious symptoms from being in close proximity with other kids. After all, classrooms are perfect spaces for bacteria and...
PTSD
PTSD Is a Battle Worth Winning
"PTSD sucks. It's an awful disorder to have. And people lose hope because they feel like nothing can help because no one can change what happened. I want to give people a message of...
Hip
Getting Back to What Matters Most: One Patient’s Hip Replacement Story
You know that feeling of walking on rocky asphalt without shoes? Sort of a sharp, crunchy sensation? That’s exactly how Nicole described the pain she was feeling, except this pain was deep in her...
Leukemia
Leukemia Patient Finds Strength and Inspiration at Winship 5K
Kimi thought she had the flu. But after going to urgent care and getting a complete blood count, she was diagnosed with leukemia. Shortly after, her body went into blast crisis, meaning abnormal white...
Primary Care
There’s an APP for That: Advanced Practice Providers Offer Access to Excellent Care
There are many reasons you might consider scheduling an appointment with one of Emory Healthcare’s advanced practice providers, also known as APPs—whether you’re visiting for an annual checkup, not feeling well, or simply have...
Preventive Care
Sunscreen 101: What To Know About SPF, UV Rays and Sunburn Treatment
It’s time to enjoy the sunshine. After all, you deserve it. But don’t forget, your skin deserves some protection. The skin is a living organ system that interacts with the external environment while protecting...
