Advancing Your Health with Emory Healthcare Podcast

Advancing Your Health with Emory Healthcare

Emory Healthcare
Advancing Your Health with Emory Healthcare is the official Podcast series of Emory Healthcare.
"Insomnia and Sleep Hygiene" with Heather Prayor-Patterson, PhD
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!
Apr 24, 2019
Post-Organ Transplant: Life on Anti-Rejection Medication
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.
Jan 9, 2019
Common Injuries in Nonprofessional Athletes
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.
Jan 9, 2019
Ankle, Foot & High Heel Related Problems
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.
Jan 9, 2019
Questions to Ask Before Spine Surgery
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.
Jan 9, 2019
10 Training Rules to Prevent Overuse Injuries in Your Young Athletes
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.
Jan 9, 2019
Questions to Ask Before Ortho Surgery
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.
Jan 9, 2019
Women & Heart Disease: The Unique Differences in Women’s Heart Disease
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.
Dec 28, 2018
Cancer Genetic Counseling - A New Frontier of Precision Prevention
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.
Dec 28, 2018
Back Pain: Know Where to Go
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.
Dec 21, 2018
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