Clinical

Bariatric Surgeon says GLP-1 Drug is Revolutionizing the Weight-Loss Industry

Jan 10, 2024 at 06:21 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson Medical professionals from Ascension St. Vincent’s Birmingham Bariatrics say that Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) are the mo.... Read More

Promising New Testing and Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:52 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay The summer of 2023 brought some important improvements in diagnostic screening and treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease. David S. Geldmach.... Read More

De-prescribing PPIs and Other Medications That Need A Plan

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman In most Birmingham Medical News articles, you’ll see expert quotes, along with peer reviewed data. This is a different kind of article—firs.... Read More

Pappas Warns of the Increase of Fungal Infections in the Deep South

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

Ansley Franco “Southern states face a higher risk of acquiring certain fungal infections amid climate change,” said Peter Pappas, Md and professor in the Di.... Read More

Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System offers hope for COPD patients

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Patients with COPD or emphysema have a new treatment option with the Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System, a minimally invasive treatment with one-way va.... Read More