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Recent Stories

  • Nov 19, 2021
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    Concussion rates are high among football players, but hits not clinically diagnosed as concussion can also affect brain structure and function.
  • Nov 16, 2021
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    Pancreatic cancer is a very aggressive disease that is prone to metastasizing or spreading. Learn 5 warning signs of this digestive disease.
  • Nov 11, 2021
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    New research says knee pain can alter brain function, suggesting new treatments that could help restore function and relieve pain.
  • Nov 1, 2021
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    Have you heard of biomarker testing? Learn how these tests can make a big difference in lung cancer survival and outcomes.
  • Oct 31, 2021
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    Emory Healthcare Veterans Program (EHVP)'s Pat McCauley writes an open letter to warriors suffering from PTSD and explains how EHVP can help.
  • Oct 29, 2021
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    With Stacy facing liver failure during COVID-19, she needed help. Thanks to Emory Connected telehealth Stacy received a new liver in just 17 days.
  • Oct 12, 2021
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    It took Jennifer 10 years before getting a correct head and neck cancer diagnosis at Winship at Emory. She is grateful for her tongue cancer treatment.

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Patient Stories

Alge Crumpler: Remaking of A Pro

A four-time All-Pro tight end with an NFL career spanning a decade with the Falcons, Patriots, Titans and Jaguars, Alge Crumpler was a legend on and off the field.

Alge, 44, built a reputation as a leader at his position and a leader among his teammates. However, like many elite athletes, he struggled to make the transition from the field to post-professional play life