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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More than five million Americans have moderate or severe heart valve disease. Left undiagnosed and untreated, their condition can causeprogressive 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.

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.

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.

There is a health care disparity between African American women white women, especially with breast cancer.Dr. Lauren McCullough, Assistant Professor of Epidemiology at Rollins School of Public Health, discusses this disparity and how to reduce breast mortality among African American women.

Soccer is fantastic for fitness. However, soccer injuries can be frustrating without proper care.Dr. Mathew Pombo, Director of Emory’s Soccer Medicine Program, discusses prevention and treatment for common soccer injuries, and the Soccer Medicine Program available at Emory Healthcare.

Veins have one-way valves which prevent blood from backing up into the legs when we stand or sit. When the valves become incompetent (or begin to have reflux), blood pools and causes an increase in pressure in the leg veins. This may contribute to varicose veins and causes symptoms of fatigue, heaviness, aching, burning, throbbing, itching, cramping, swelling and restlessness of the legs. Severe varicose veins can compromise the nutrition of the skin, leading to eczema, inflammation or even ulceration of the lower leg.James Mark Rheudasil, MD discusses the causes, symptoms and treatment for varicose veins.

People are living longer than ever, and as a result, arthritis of the hip is becoming more common. When severe pain or joint damage limits your daily activities, it might be time to consider visiting a physician to assess your pain. Dr. Bryan Whitfield, an orthopedic surgeon at Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center, discusses causes of hip pain and treatment options available at Emory HealthCare.

There are dozens of insurance companies offering Medicare insurance and to further complicate matters, healthcare providers do not accept all Medicare plans.Steve Lineberry, General Manager of Emory Healthcare Network Advantage, and Chuck Chaput, Executive Vice President, Medicare Compare USA, are here to explain the Medicare Insurance Helpline; a free and unbiased resource for comparing and enrolling in Medicare plans accepted by Emory Healthcare providers.

Emory Healthcare Network (EHN) Advantage is designed to deliver comprehensive care and coverage to seniors to keep them at their healthiest. Steve Lineberry, General Manager of Emory Healthcare Network Advantage, and Chuck Chaput, Executive Vice President, Medicare Compare USA, are here to share advice and tips on turning 65 and understanding your medicare options.

We understand how confusing Medicare can be. There are many different types of Medicare insurance available, including Medicare Advantage, Supplements and Prescription Drug plans. Steve Lineberry, General Manager of Emory Healthcare Network Advantage, and Chuck Chaput, Executive Vice President, Medicare Compare USA, join the show to discuss medicare Advantage and how to navigate the confusing world of medicare.

Lee Kneer, MD discusses the most common sports injuries in kids and what parents can do to help prevent these injuries from happening.

Whether you're an elite runner or just starting off, running injuries can happen to anyone. Amadeus Mason, MD shares the most common running injuries and how to prevent them.

Deana Chiusano was 39 years old when she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in April 2011. She sought the most effective treatment for her specific type of cancer that led her to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University - the state of Georgia's only National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center.A cancer discovery in Winship's multiple myeloma lab led to enrollment on a trial that has transformed Deana's battle with the disease. Deana lives in Pittsburgh but travels to Atlanta every three weeks for treatment. After years of treatments elsewhere with minimal response, Deana has seen dramatic improvement with this tailored therapy from compassionate nurses and staff.Joining the show to discuss an innovative tailored therapy for multiple myeloma from a patients perspective, is Colleen Lewis, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, and Deana Chiusano.

According to the American Lung Association, lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in both men and women in the U.S. At least 8.6 million Americans qualify as high risk for lung cancer and are recommended to receive annual screening with low-dose CT scans. At Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Lung Cancer Program, a highly coordinated multidisciplinary team provides advanced care and clinical trials option with cutting edge new therapies for lung cancer patients.Seth D. Force, MD and Suresh Ramalingam, MD, with Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University’s lung cancer team, answer your questions about lung cancer treatment and planning your cancer care with your cancer treatment team. Learn More About the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University Lung Cancer Program

Spiritual Health at Emory Healthcare embraces the traditional religious care provided by professional health care chaplains. It also expands beyond to include spiritual and cultural qualities associated with whole person health. Rituals and prayers from particular faith traditions and active listening continue to be important functions in responding to distress.Spiritual Health also incorporates evidence-based interventions derived from a wide circle of spiritual practices such as mindfulness and Cognitively Based Compassion Training (CBCT), relaxation response, chronic illness group work and various music and art therapies.Joining the show to discuss why spiritual care may be an important part of cancer care is Caroline Peacock, LCSW, MDiv, ACPE. She is the Manager of Spiritual Health and Community Care at Emory Healthcare.

Total joint replacement may be appropriate for people who have severe joint pain resulting from arthritis or other joint disorders. Normally it is considered after other options such as medication or therapy are no longer effective in controlling pain and improving mobility.Emory's experienced, board-certified orthopedic surgeons use the most advanced equipment and resources available to ensure the best possible treatment for a wide range of conditions affecting the joints. In this podcast Orthopaedic Surgeon George Guild, MD discusses some common causes of joint pain and how if severe pain or joint damage limits your daily activities, it might be time to consider a joint replacement.

Your bones, joints and spine are at the core of every movement. An injury or illness in any of these areas can disrupt your routine and lead to a less active lifestyle. If you have back pain and are considering surgery the Emory Orthopaedics & Spine Center in Atlanta has world-renowned spine physicians that use a team approach to ensure the ideal treatment plan for every patient. When spine surgery is called for, our board-certified spine surgeons have the expertise and cutting-edge technology at their fingertips to ensure you get the very best spine care.In this informative segment, you can learn if spine surgery might be right for you with guest Scott Boden, MD. He is a professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine and director of the Emory Orthopedics & Spine Center. He is a sought-after and accomplished spine surgeon, award-winning researcher and considered a visionary in the treatment of musculoskeletal ailments.