http://advancingyourhealth.org Health blog from Emory Healthcare, the largest most comprehensive health care system in Georgia. Advancing Your Health includes posts from doctors, nurses, medical specialists and our patients. en-us http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/05/25/running-injury-prevention-faqs/ On Tuesday, Dr. Amadeus Mason of Emory Sports Medicine, held a live chat that answered your questions about preventing running injuries. Dr. Mason provided some great answers to some very interesting questions; from how to prevent running injuries to the ideal length of time one should consider when training for a 5k and other long [...] Fri, 25 May 2012 16:20:52 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/05/23/which-sunscreen-is-best-skin-cancer-prevention/ For many people, Memorial Day weekend is the kickoff to Summer. Schools are finishing up and thousands will flock to beaches and lakes for the first getaway of the season. Whether you are going away, or spending a relaxing weekend at home, remember to wear sunscreen! Also, as you are on the hunt for the [...] Wed, 23 May 2012 14:50:58 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/05/21/athletic-injuries-young-athletes-play-through-pain/ A new study shows that many young athletes keep on playing after they’ve been injured. And all too often, those injuries could have been prevented. Safe Kids Worldwide, a global nonprofit organization with a mission of preventing unintentional childhood injury, found that kids are suffering from overuse injuries, dehydration, and even head injuries. Kids are [...] Mon, 21 May 2012 18:01:59 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/05/18/living-in-walk-friendly-neighborhoods-leads-to-heart-healthy-lives/ Do you live in an Intown, walkable neighborhood? If so, you may be extending your life! Dr. Susmita Parashar comments on a new study that indicates there is evidence that people who live in a neighborhood that is very walker friendly live a heart healthier life.   Neighborhoods that have parks, restaurants and grocery stores [...] Fri, 18 May 2012 15:14:12 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/05/17/cancer-support-groups-survivorship/ As an Oncology Social Worker at the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, I provide resources and support to patients and their families throughout the cancer journey. During my first visit with a new patient, I often suggest that he or she try out one of the many support groups offered at Winship or in [...] Thu, 17 May 2012 15:06:18 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/05/16/kidney-patients-can-now-receive-pre-and-post-transplant-care-closer-to-home/ Beginning in May 2012, the Emory Transplant Center will provide pre- and post-transplant services for renal patients in northwest Georgia at our new location in Cartersville. Along with our two existing satellite offices in Savannah and Dublin, the new office in Cartersville means that more Georgians can receive kidney transplant evaluations and follow-up care from [...] Wed, 16 May 2012 19:48:39 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/05/11/what-is-smartphone-thumb-prevention/ Oh, how we love our smartphones. With a wealth of information available at the touch of a screen and friends, family, and colleagues a quick text, email, or phone call away, it’s like having the world in the palm of your hand. You wouldn’t expect something so wonderful to cause you pain. Which just adds [...] Fri, 11 May 2012 20:29:48 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/05/10/emory-healthcare-southern-regional-georgia-health-care/ Every day inside and outside of Emory facility walls our staff and care team members make it their priority to live our mission to serve humanity by improving health. That mission is carried out in obvious ways through the direct partnership between our patients and care team, but also in less obvious ways, by improving [...] Thu, 10 May 2012 19:38:29 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/05/09/heart-disease-in-young-women/ Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer of women? And, what is more alarming is that heart disease affects women of all ages, not just older women. It is very important to know that younger women are more likely to fail to recognize their risk. According to researchers at the American [...] Wed, 09 May 2012 16:59:30 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/05/08/makeover-your-exercise-routine-for-maximum-fat-loss/ It is well known that when you reduce your calorie intake, you will lose even more weight if you exercise too.  More exercise is always better than some and some is better than none at all.  But what does more mean?  How much do we really need to exercise to lose weight and improve our [...] Tue, 08 May 2012 17:14:42 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/05/07/melanoma-dermatologist-skin-care-rule-wear-sunscreen/ It’s almost summer time, and many of us are already spending more time outside enjoying the warm weather. Most of us don’t consider the consequences of increased sun exposure on our skin, even indirect exposure. Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer in the United States, with about one million new cases every [...] Mon, 07 May 2012 17:27:47 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/05/02/sudden-cardiac-death-young-athletes-dale-oen/ Chandan Devireddy, MD, Cardiologist at the Emory Heart & Vascular Center discusses young athletes and heart attacks after an Olympic Swimmer from Norway dies of sudden cardiac death. The 26 year old world class swimmer, Dale Oen, died after a swimming workout. In this CNN interview, Dr. Devireddy mentions one cause of sudden cardiac death [...] Wed, 02 May 2012 20:30:00 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/05/02/join-us-for-the-emory-johns-creek-hospital-health-festival-5k-scrub-run/ Mark your calendar for the Emory Johns Creek Hospital Community Health Festival Saturday, May 19, from 8 a.m. to noon. We will have something for everyone at this fun, family-friendly event: kids’ crafts at the Kidz Zone, free health screenings, an opportunity to meet and talk with our physicians, fire safety and K-9 demonstrations by [...] Wed, 02 May 2012 17:26:35 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/05/02/emory-paired-kidney-exchange-transplant-patient-story/ As a personal trainer and general manager of Workout Anytime in Decatur, GA, Mark Villanti believes being healthy and living life to the fullest is a top priority. Fitness is Mark’s passion and he especially enjoys running ultra-marathons and helping his clients get into shape. One day, a client of Mark’s mentioned that her husband [...] Wed, 02 May 2012 15:38:09 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/04/30/watching-television-bad-for-your-weight/ Beware of too much television viewing!  Published in the journal Obesity, a 2006 study by Raynor and colleagues examined the relationship between weight and viewing of television, VCRs, and/or DVDs.  Their subjects included 1422 subjects who had just joined the National Weight Control Registry.  In order to join the Registry, each subject had to have [...] Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:47:20 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/04/30/may-heart-disease-prevention-events/ The HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or [...] Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:57:05 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/04/30/nutrition-to-fight-cancer-faqs/ We had a great discussion on April 11th about nutrition with Tiffany Barrett, MS, RD, CSO, LD. She answered some great questions about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet to fight off cancer and enhance treatment. If you missed out on our live chat, the transcript is available here. Also, see below for highlights [...] Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:24:58 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/04/30/emory-healthcare-is-expanding/ You may be surprised to see some new construction at The Emory Clinic (TEC).  Construction began on Friday, April 27, 2012, to improve patient access to Buildings A, B and the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University (Building C) in anticipation of construction of the planned Emory University Hospital bed tower.  The project, which will [...] Mon, 30 Apr 2012 13:58:13 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/04/20/emory-cancer-program-atlanta-receives-national-outstanding-achievement-award-cancer-care/ Established in 2004, The Commission on Cancer (CoC) Outstanding Achievement Award (OAA) recognizes cancer programs that strive for excellence in providing quality care to cancer patients. Just recently, the CoC of the American College of Surgeons awarded a select group of 106 currently accredited and newly accredited cancer programs across the United States with its [...] Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:18:56 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/04/19/donate-life-month-patient-story-joe-persichetti/ Dear Donor Family, It has been eight years since my life saving heart transplant, and once again, I want to thank my donor and donor family for the gift of life. I suffered my first of three heart attacks at age 40, and for eighteen years I struggled with heart disease. At age 58 my [...] Thu, 19 Apr 2012 18:14:16 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/04/19/at-home-workouts-ease-osteoarthritis-pain/ If you have osteoarthritis, you already know that exercise can help reduce pain and improve mobility. But did you know that working out at home with a DVD may bring even more relief? According to a study presented at the 2012 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS), 107 people with osteoarthritis [...] Thu, 19 Apr 2012 17:52:42 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/04/18/our-commitment-to-transparent-health-care/ High quality health care provided in a safe, patient- and family-centered environment is the foundation of Emory Healthcare’s mission. At Emory Healthcare, we’re committed to transparency in communications with our patients, recognizing your right to be informed about all aspects of your care, treatment and service. With that said, we want to inform our community [...] Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:30:35 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/04/17/second-graders-help-name-emory-johns-creek-hospital-robot/ Emory Johns Creek Hospital has a new da Vinci® robot, and the second grade students at State Bridge Elementary School have helped us name it! At the beginning of April, the second graders were invited to participate in our “Name the Robot” contest. They colored in pictures of the robot and suggested fun names for [...] Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:54:18 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/04/13/heart-healthy-cornbread-recipe/ Use this yummy “Good for you Cornbread” recipe to add a heart healthy option to your spring picnic basket.  It will not only taste great but also provides a heart healthy carbohydrate option. Ingredients: 1 cup cornmeal 1 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1 cup low-fat (1%) buttermilk 1 large egg [...] Fri, 13 Apr 2012 14:08:23 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/04/09/donate-life-month-thank-you-message-from-terri-lynne/ “My donor was an 11 year old girl from Arkansas; that is all I know of her but not a day has ever gone by that I haven’t thought of her. Words will never begin to explain enough what has been given to me. I believe I was given more than just a liver; I [...] Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:21:02 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/04/09/understanding-nutritions-role-in-fighting-cancer/ Maintaining a healthy diet is important, especially during cancer treatment. Your body is stressed– both from the treatment and cancer itself. It’s imperative to make sure that you’re getting the proper nutrition, vitamins, and minerals you need to stay strong and fight infections. According to the American Cancer Society’s (ACS) Nutrition Guidelines, it’s best to [...] Mon, 09 Apr 2012 16:50:50 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/04/06/minimally-invasive-xlif-spine-surgery-can-speed-recovery-time/ Dr. Jim Rothermel, a retired ob/gyn, had been living with back and leg pain for more than three years. He was told that he needed extensive open spinal surgery. However, he came to the Emory Spine Center for another opinion and met with Dr. Tim Yoon, an internationally recognized spine surgeon and expert in minimally [...] Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:08:24 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/04/04/heart-healthy-events-atlanta/ The HeartWiseSM Risk Reduction Program Lecture Series aims to reduce people’s risk of heart disease through education and interaction. In addition to serving patients who currently suffer from heart disease, we also provide help to individuals who could be at risk for heart complications in the future including those who smoke, do not exercise or [...] Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:42:40 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/04/03/8-creative-ways-to-squeeze-fitness-into-a-busy-schedule/ Do you find yourself exhausted after a long day of work or taking care of the kids, and then you don’t feel like exercising? Well, read up for some creative ways to work fitness into your schedule that can be a lot of fun! Schedule walks with friends instead of grabbing a happy hour drink [...] Tue, 03 Apr 2012 17:50:51 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/04/02/donate-life-month-celebrating-living-organ-donation/ Since 2003, April has served as National Donate Life Month and provided the health and transplant communities with an entire month of local, regional and national activities to help support and raise awareness around organ donation and celebrate those who have given the gift of life to others by donating. We’ve seen some amazing gifts [...] Mon, 02 Apr 2012 19:54:06 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/03/30/national-start-walking-day-emory-atlanta/ Wednesday, April 4, 2012 is National Start Walking Day! Emory University and Emory Healthcare employees – get your walking shoes out and meet us for a 30-minute walk on Wednesday, April 4, at one of the following locations: Emory University Hospital Midtown, 2:00 pm – meet at the fountain between the Orr and Glenn Buildings [...] Fri, 30 Mar 2012 16:53:04 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/03/29/can-weight-loss-surgery-cure-type-2-diabetes/ The typical treatment methodology for Type 2 diabetes includes medications, diet changes, and exercise, but two recent studies have found that weight loss surgery, also known as bariatric surgery, may in fact be much more effective in curing Type 2 diabetes. Not only that, but those with Type 2 diabetes who underwent weight loss surgery [...] Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:45:43 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/03/27/understanding-cardiac-arrest-in-athletes-such-as-fabrice-muamba/ Emory Heart & Vascular Center cardiologist Chandan Devireddy, MD recently sat down with the team at CNN to discuss what likely happened to English soccer player, Fabrice Muamba, when he collapsed from sudden cardiac arrest during a game earlier this month. In the CNN interview, Dr. Devireddy also the cautions and guidelines athletes need to [...] Tue, 27 Mar 2012 19:37:51 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/03/26/anti-rejection-medication-post-transplant-new-research/ A life free from taking anti-rejection medications post-transplant…is it possible? After transplant, patients must take multiple medications to keep their bodies from rejecting the new organ. The side effects of these immunosuppressant drugs, for many, can be grueling. Side effects range from fatigue to high blood pressure to increased risk of infection. Researchers are currently [...] Mon, 26 Mar 2012 15:58:56 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/03/24/healthy-grains-nutrition-month/ People often say that eating healthy is boring but that couldn’t be further from the truth! Bring some adventure to your plate by incorporating grains from across the globe. Using multiple whole food sources to get your necessary nutrients provides many health benefits. About a quarter of our plates should be filled up with starches, [...] Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:50:06 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/03/22/cola-consumption-decrease-bone-health/ Our team gets lots of questions about bone health, ranging from questions like “does  soda decrease my bone strength?”  To “how much calcium and Vitamin D are needed to maintain bone health?” In honor of National Nutrition Month, last week, we shared with you details on the roles of Calcium and Vitamin D in your [...] Thu, 22 Mar 2012 14:24:43 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/03/19/colon-cancer-prevention-diagnosis-treatment/ March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. A few weeks ago, we gave you an intro to Colorectal Cancer, including statistics, information on the risk factors and symptoms of colorectal cancer, and information on the most popularly recommended diagnostic test, the colonoscopy. This week, we’re following up with information on preventing and treating cancer of the [...] Mon, 19 Mar 2012 20:49:44 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/03/13/pump-up-the-variety-of-your-protein/ March is National Nutrition Month! This year the theme is “Get Your Plate in Shape” by filling it with a variety of foods from each food group in the appropriate portions.  An essential part of your plate is protein-rich foods.  Protein allows our muscles to move, maintains fluid balance, transports nutrients in our blood and [...] Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:01:31 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/heartblog/2012/03/09/cardiac-robotics-alternative-to-open-heart-surgery/ Barry Chaney is an Emory Heart & Vascular Center patient and Emory Healthcare employee who after having chest pains while working out was told he had to have cardiac bypass surgery to relieve blockages in his heart. Barry chose the robotic approach to surgery as opposed to traditional cardiac open heart surgery because of the [...] Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:42:57 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/03/09/exercise-men-erectile-dysfunction/ Men under the age of 40 now have one more reason to hit the gym. According to a recent Emory University study, increased physical activity is associated with better sexual function in men under 40. The study, published online in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, assessed the association between physical activity and erectile function in [...] Fri, 09 Mar 2012 16:41:01 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/03/08/calcium-vitamin-d-bone-health/ Our team gets lots of questions about bone health, ranging from questions like “does soda decrease my bone strength?” To “how much calcium and Vitamin D are needed to maintain bone health?” In honor of National Nutrition Month, we want to share some interesting findings from new research being conducted around Vitamin D and Calcium [...] Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:19:06 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/03/07/colon-cancer-symptoms-risk-diagnosis/ March is colorectal cancer month, and an article in the New York Times highlights the important role colonoscopies have played in reducing deaths from colorectal cancer. The study included patients tracked over 20 years after receiving a colonoscopy, which lead to the detection and removal of precancerous polyps, known as adenomatous polyps. Findings from the [...] Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:06:56 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/03/05/lymphedema-awareness-online-chat/ March 6 marks the official awareness day around one of the least understood but most commonly faced conditions among cancer patients—Lymphedema. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, you’re not alone. Essentially, Lymphedema is a condition that occurs when the lymph system is blocked or impeded, which results in the build up of fluid in the [...] Mon, 05 Mar 2012 21:25:15 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/03/02/mindless-versus-mindful-eating/ Overeating often occurs because we are not aware of how the environment around us affected our eating and what the quantities of food we consume are. Brian Wansink, PhD, a nutritional scientist at Cornell University, has written a book called Mindless Eating, in which he describes research studies that reveal how little awareness we often [...] Fri, 02 Mar 2012 18:47:26 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/03/01/jones-fracture-falcons-player-sports-medicine/ A couple of years ago, a young recruit of the Atlanta Falcons football team was running during practice when his cleat got caught in the turf, a misstep that led to him both twisting and breaking his foot. The injury turned out to be what’s known as a “Jones fracture,” which is a very specific [...] Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:41:31 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/02/29/transplant-patient-story-marathon-runner/ Georgia native and Douglasville resident, Terri Lynne was born with a rare disease called Tyrosinemia, it is a genetic disorder characterized by elevated blood levels of the amino acid tyrosine, a building block of most proteins.  Terri’s disease caused her liver cancer that led to a liver transplant at the age of 13.   As [...] Wed, 29 Feb 2012 20:22:03 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/02/23/women-over-50-more-likely-suffer-knee-pain/ If you have knee pain, you know how debilitating it can be. And if you’re a woman, you have an even greater chance of developing knee pain after you reach 50. In a recent “Health Minute” spot, CNN’s Elizabeth Cohen spoke with Emory orthopedic physician Dr. Ken Mautner about knee pain in women over 50. [...] Thu, 23 Feb 2012 19:51:58 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/02/20/sodium-health-lowering-salt-intake/ Two years have passed since the New York City Health Department announced its national initiative to reduce American’s salt intake twenty percent by the year 2015.  Being sited as the catalyst for increased blood pressure, heart attacks and stokes, salt in some circles is seen as public enemy number one.  Just last September the Department [...] Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:24:22 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/cancer/2012/02/16/support-quit-smoking-cancer-heart-disease/ If you want a loved one to stop smoking and you feel tempted to nag him or her, you may want to try to curb your impulse. You might be doing more harm than good, a Winship Cancer Institute expert says. Reinforce positively and try not to nag, advises Carla Berg, Ph.D., a member of [...] Thu, 16 Feb 2012 20:10:04 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/02/14/smart-strategies-for-dining-out/ It’s well known that we eat more calories when we dine out at restaurants than we would eating at home.  But, you don’t have to completely avoid restaurants when trying to manage your weight.  Here are some smart strategies to help control your calories. Don’t be afraid to ask for what you want. Have your server [...] Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:54:00 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/02/11/laser-vocal-cord-surgery-adele-grammys/ With Adele singing at the Grammy awards this weekend, news reports have resurfaced the singer’s laser vocal cord surgery.  While she did not have her treatment at Emory, Emory’s Voice Center is one of only 12 in the nation and the only one in the Southeast that offers laser surgery for the treatment of laryngeal [...] Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:08:19 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/02/10/emory-transplant-nicole-turgeon-donate-lif/ Just before New Year’s Day of 2012 you couldn’t find Dr. Nicole Turgeon, Emory kidney and pancreas transplant surgeon inside Emory Hospital walls as she normally is. Instead, Dr. Turgeon was taking time out of her holiday schedule for a cause she really believes in– organ donation. Dr. Turgeon jetted off to Pasadena, CA on [...] Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:38:14 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/orthopedics/2012/02/07/biomechanics-motion-analysis-improve-athletic-performance/ For those people who participate in competitive sports, athletic injury and related pain are not uncommon. Even without being an athlete yourself, you’re likely no stranger to some of the worst injuries that have been sustained by professional athletes. Mary Pierce and her torn ACL, Willis McGahee’s broken leg post-collision on the field, or Tony [...] Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:56:23 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/02/01/healthy-super-bowl-party-recipes/ As Super Bowl XLVI approaches, whether you’re pulling for the Giants, or call yourself a “Pats” fan, there is one thing most of us will share in common this Sunday– the traditional Super Bowl party grub. While the game is a great time to spend time with loved ones and share in fun competitive camaraderie, [...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:30:45 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/02/01/no-needle-no-scalpel-vasectomy/ When the Urology Department of Emory Healthcare started offering no-scalpel, no-needle vasectomies as part of their men’s health treatment options, our ears perked up. Obviously, as the name implies, this type of vasectomy procedure allows doctors to forego the scalpel and needle combination used in traditional vasectomies, but what is used in their place? And [...] Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:28:18 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/01/27/weight-loss-surgery-atlanta-georgia/ More and more people in Georgia are considering weight loss surgery as an option for returning to a healthy body weight. Because those who are overweight are at a higher risk for the development of conditions such as diabetes and heart disease, for many people, weight loss surgery means both regaining activity and mobility via [...] Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:42 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/bariatric-weight-loss/2012/01/20/weight-loss-surgeries-help-families-get-healthier-too/ A recent study found that family members living with patients who underwent weight loss surgery dropped significant amounts of weight and made more positive lifestyle changes.  In this study, 35 morbidly obese patients underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. Overweight spouses and family members living with the patient attended three lifestyle counseling sessions before surgery and [...] Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:48:30 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/01/13/emory-transplant-patient-receives-kidney-from-nurse/ Emory University Hospital transplant nurse Allison Batson has spent many years caring for patients in need of a life-saving organ transplant. She has seen many patients’ lives saved because of the gift of organ donation … and many others lost because a matching organ simply could not be located in time. Recently though, Allison was [...] Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:16:55 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/transplant/2012/01/09/emory-research-reducing-transplant-rejection/ Organ transplant rejection is a fear for many people faced with a possible need for transplantation. For this group of transplant candidates, some good news has come from recent research taking place at the Emory Transplant Center. Emory’s research shows that a new immunosuppressant protocol could convince a transplant recipient’s immune cells to switch sides [...] Mon, 09 Jan 2012 13:01:28 +0000 http://advancingyourhealth.org/highlights/2012/01/04/emory-healthcare-saint-josephs-hospital-partnership/ As we bring in the New Year, we’re excited about all the new things on the horizon for Emory Healthcare and the many communities with whom we collaborate to provide high quality health care. We recently, for example, announced on our blog that we have partnered with the CVS MinuteClinic to provide health care at [...] Wed, 04 Jan 2012 14:33:01 +0000