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Pragmatic Transplant Candidacy Guidelines Ensure That Donor Lungs Go to Those Who May Benefit Most
One of the most challenging aspects of lung transplantation is deciding which patients to place on the waitlist. A myriad of factors play into the decision, including the patient’s comorbidities, psychosocial fitness and support system. ...
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Winship’s Comprehensive Approach Provides Hope for Patients with Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Six-and-a-half years ago, during an annual visit to his family physician, a previously healthy 62-year-old man was found to have a jump in his PSA, rising from three the previous year to seven. A firm prostate nodule was detected during ...
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In the past, patients suffering from chronic tendon problems or arthritis had three basic treatment options: cortisone injections, physical therapy and surgery. Those days are long gone.
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Proton Therapy Radiation Benefits Woman with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a Tumor Rarely Found in Adults
In the spring of 2018, a 55-year-old woman presented to her doctor with symptoms of sinus infection and numbness in the side of her face and lip. Based on a presumed diagnosis of chronic sinusitis, she underwent sinus surgery. Pathology ...
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A 62-year-old, morbidly obese male had been struggling with atrial fibrillation (AF), which had progressed from paroxysmal to persistent over five years. He used a CPAP machine for obstructive sleep apnea and was taking medication for ...
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Following a diagnosis of early stage squamous cell carcinoma of the left upper lobe, a 72-year-old male was referred by his local physician to Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University. He received Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy ...