Clinical

Precision Sports Gets First Flex X-ray System in the Southeast

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:53 am by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt   “It’s like the crème de la creme of x-ray machines,” says Jeffrey Cuomo, MD, orthopedic surgeon at Precision Sports Medicine.... Read More

Updates in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By Anand S. Iyer, MD, MSPH1,2,3 and R. Chad Wade, MD1   Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a serious respiratory illness that impacts over 15 million Amer.... Read More

FDA Approves Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Drug

Aug 09, 2023 at 11:50 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease has just become more urgent. “Now that we have a therapy that can slow the progression of Alzheimer&rsqu.... Read More

Physical Therapy Protocol Helps Parkinson’s Patients Slow Disease Progression

Jul 18, 2023 at 10:51 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Until a cure is found for Parkinson’s disease, a physical therapy protocol called LSVT BIG is helping patients improve the quality of their movements.... Read More

Shifting Hormones Affect Women’s Oral Health

Jul 18, 2023 at 10:40 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman From preterm birth to an increased risk of heart disease, oral health can affect the health of the body. For women, the reverse is also true. Starting with t.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News October 2024 Cover

October 2024

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:27 pm by kbarrettalley

Your October 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!