A Phase 1 trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection has shown that the vaccine is well tolerated and generates a strong immune response in older adults. A report published today in The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) describes the findings from the study, which was supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases ... Continue Reading

Dr. Heval M. Kelli recently joined Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute's at the Lawrenceville location. Dr. Kelli is a board-certified physician in internal medicine and specializes in general non-invasive cardiology and preventive cardiology. He has extensively published and presented with a focus on preventive cardiology, both nationally and internationally, utilizing ... Continue Reading

In a case series study that explored the association of COVID-19 and acute ischemic stroke, researchers at Emory University Hospital observed higher than expected rates of unexplained or “cryptogenic” strokes, as well as delays in stroke presentations or symptom recognition. Results were published online Sept. 18 in PLOS ONE. Ischemic stroke, caused by a clot that blocks ... Continue Reading

Emory Healthcare is joining forces with the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation to create the Addiction Alliance of Georgia. Fueled by early and growing philanthropic support, the two health care organizations will collaborate and seek public and private community partners throughout Georgia to advance addiction-related clinical care, education and research. “The addiction and ... Continue Reading

Northside Hospital will expand the emergency department at Northside Hospital Gwinnett in Lawrenceville, Georgia, marking a significant milestone as the Northside-Gwinnett Medical Center merger approaches its first anniversary. The project, which was approved by the Georgia Department of Community Health on Aug. 10, includes renovation of the existing emergency department ... Continue Reading

The 14th Annual Emory Women and Heart Disease Conference will be held virtually via Zoom on August 15 and will include a keynote address by Dr. Carlos Del Rio. Using clinical based cases, attendees will learn the association between NAFLD and CVD, the clinical presentation of CVD in HIV patients, sex-based differences in valve replacement, and the importance of diversity, ... Continue Reading

Georgia Colon & Rectal Surgical Associates, a Northside Network Provider, is pleased to have Dr. Cici Zhang join its practice. Dr. Zhang is a board-certified general and colorectal surgeon, and she is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She received her medical degree from the University of Indiana and she completed her residency in general surgery at Lenox ... Continue Reading

Northeast Georgia Diagnostic Clinic, a Northside Network Provider, is pleased to have Drs. Esther Lee and V. Sunny Sambhara join its practice. Dr. Lee is a board-certified physician in endocrinology, diabetes, metabolism and internal medicine. She has been practicing medicine for eight years and her areas of clinical interest include diabetes, thyroid disease, osteoporosis ... Continue Reading

Andrew Pridjian, MD has joined the team of physicians at Urology Specialists of Atlanta, a Northside Hospital network provider at the practice’s Sandy Springs office. Dr. Pridjian is a fellowship trained urologist, specializing in advanced robotic procedures and urologic oncology. Although he is skilled in most areas of urologic surgery, his special interests include the ... Continue Reading

Malini D. Sur, MD, FACS has joined Dr. Eddie K. Abdalla and staff at Atlanta Liver & Pancreas Surgical Specialists, a Northside Hospital network provider. She began seeing patients in July at the practice’s Sandy Springs office. A board-certified surgical oncologist, Dr. Sur has expertise in the surgical management of tumors of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal ... Continue Reading

Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute has expanded across north Georgia with six new locations in Braselton, Canton, Cumming, Holly Springs and Sandy Springs. “Our focus is to provide integrated, high-quality cardiovascular care to patients across north Georgia,” said Dr. Jeffrey Marshall, chief of Northside Hospital Cardiovascular Institute. “Our full and expanding ... Continue Reading