Birmingham Archives

Health Professionals Brace for Upcoming Flu Season

Jun 30, 2006 at 04:04 pm by steve

The threat of an avian flu pandemic may have captured the attention of the American people, but the healthcare system still needs to brace for the annual arrival of seasonal i.... Read More

Citizens Invited to Join in Healthcare Debate

Jun 30, 2006 at 04:02 pm by steve

In 2003, Federal legislation created the Citizens' Health Care Working Group … 14 men and women who reflect a broad geographic representation and a balance between urba.... Read More

Physician Ownership of Hospitals

Jun 30, 2006 at 03:58 pm by steve

Physician ownership of hospitals is one of the most controversial topics in American healthcare today. Particularly where specialty hospitals are involved, there are strong f.... Read More

Study Investigates Possible Breakthrough Therapy

Jun 30, 2006 at 03:56 pm by steve

Adevice that's being touted as "breakthrough" technology for the treatment of heart failure is being trialed by UAB researchers in a national clinical study sponsored by the d.... Read More

Home Health Monitoring Technology Gains Ground, but It's Slow Going

Jun 06, 2006 at 03:20 pm by steve

Vijay Velu has specialized in developing some of the most advanced home monitoring devices on the market. Using wireless technology, a central computer hub captures data o.... Read More