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Carmen’s Fix for Mommy Thumb: De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis Is Common in New...
“I woke up every morning with my wrists flexed in like a vampire in a crypt,” recalls Carmen. She got “mommy thumb” after the birth of her daughter on New Year’s Eve in 2022. Also called De Quervain’s...
View ArticlePatient-Level Data Improves Health Equity
At Emory Healthcare, we understand many factors can impact your well-being and your ability to live a healthy life. Where you live and how you live affects how easily and often you can access care...
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Who Needs a Flu Shot and When?
It may be your best chance at preventing the flu—but do you know the best time to get your flu shot? If you get it too soon, you might not be as well protected. But since it typically takes your body 2...
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“Just Fix It” Attitude and Proton Therapy Get Charles Through Prostate Cancer
Charles, 64, compares his body to a car. “I need to take it to the body shop to get it repaired and put it back in order and keep going.” He says the key to keeping the car running is diagnosing the...
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5 Ways to Reduce or Even Reverse Diabetes
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that more than 37 million Americans have diabetes—and more than 7 million of them do not know they have it. So it’s possible that you, a...
View ArticleAre You New to Medicare or Considering Your Medicare Options Next Year?
Medicare’s Annual Enrollment Period (AEP) is October 15 through December 7. We know during this time lots of information about Medicare insurance may be overwhelming coming at you all at once. Emory...
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Honoring Our Veterans: How Lessons Learned in the Military Apply to Three...
Nearly 700 veterans work in many roles at Emory Healthcare—caring for our community in a variety of ways. And the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program provides important treatment for hundreds of men and...
View ArticleThe Great American Smokeout: Six Reasons To Quit Smoking in November
Despite the fact that tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of death in the U.S., more than 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes. Smoking causes an estimated 1 in 5 deaths every...
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Egg Freezing Provides a Local Entrepreneur with a Sense of Control and Peace...
Amber Guyton felt surprised by her gynecologist’s question during a routine appointment in 2022. And even more surprised by how the question changed her life. Photo: LaJoy Photography “My doctor asked...
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What Are the Benefits and Risks of Ice Baths?
While it’s not unusual to see an athlete sit in a bathtub full of ice after a game, everyday people also take ice baths. You may wonder, “Why would someone want to take that kind of chilly plunge?”...
View ArticleGain Control of Overactive Bladder with eCoin, a Nickel-Sized Implant in the...
People have fun as they get ready for road trips, family visits or vacations. But if you have an overactive bladder, you might also need to plan for frequent bathroom breaks. While an overactive...
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Emory in the News: Addressing Georgia’s Maternal Mortality, How Virtual...
Emory Healthcare and Emory University physicians, researchers and experts often discuss current medical issues and topics in the news. Here are some recent health news stories featuring our experts....
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Screening 101: What Health Screening Tests Do You Need and Why?
Health screening tests can seem like a nuisance: You need to schedule an appointment, take time out of your day, and wait to see a provider. But they are so much more! Health screenings are a way for...
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A Plant-Powered Menu Launches at Emory University Hospital
A new year can be an invitation for a fresh start or a time to recommit yourself to a healthy lifestyle. Emory Healthcare — and Emory University Hospital’s Asbury Café — are here to support your...
View ArticleCancer Drug Shortages Happen, but No Cause for Alarm
Recently, we’ve been hearing about the serious shortage of certain widely used cancer drugs. For people whose cancer treatment depends on those drugs, it’s been a stomach-churning time of uncertainty...
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Support for Dementia Caregivers Can Make All the Difference
When Shaw Skillings’ wife received an Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis in 2019, his head was spinning. Babs, then 77 years old, had been experiencing serious memory problems. By 2021, it wasn’t safe for...
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Protect Your Heart from the Flu and COVID-19
Winter and respiratory viruses go hand-in-hand. And this can be a big problem for your heart — especially with the recent severe flu and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) season in addition to the...
View ArticleHow an Olympian’s Hip Replacement Keeps Her Active in Her 30s
Hip replacement surgery is not just for older adults. Patients as young as in their 30s can recover quickly and go on to live more active lives. Recent improvements in surgery processes, equipment,...
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Stories of Hope: World Cancer Day
In observance of World Cancer Day, held annually on February 4 to raise global awareness of cancer, here are three inspiring stories of cancer survivors treated at Winship Cancer Institute of Emory...
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Migraine or Headache? How to Tell and Find Relief
Most of us get headaches now and then. They can be a pain—figuratively and literally—but they’re usually nothing serious. You take a couple aspirins, maybe get a little rest, and in no time you feel...
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