Clinical

UAB Musculoskeletal Sarcoma Surgery Program

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:37 pm by steve

The UAB Sarcoma Surgery Section is a nationally recognized center for surgical treatment and reconstructions. Although sarcoma comprises only about one percent of all adult ca.... Read More

Percutaneous Arteriovenous Fistulas Now in Birmingham

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:31 pm by steve

"It's a big deal to be able to have this option," says David Whitley, MD, vascular surgeon at The Vascular Institute of Birmingham, and the first in the region to perform perc.... Read More

O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center Focused on Patient Care and Research

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:03 pm by steve

Barry Sleckman, MD is quickly becoming acclimated to his role as director of the O'Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). Since joi.... Read More

Addressing the Growing Issue of Firearm Injuries

Sep 16, 2020 at 03:45 pm by steve

ACS Awarded Grant to Identify Risk Factors It's hard to stop what you don't understand. To address the growing issue of firearm-related trauma, the American College of Surgeon.... Read More

Fast Track to Become an Emergency Medicine Doctor

Sep 16, 2020 at 03:42 pm by steve

Several years ago, Bruce Burns, MD, FACP, recognized a shortage of Emergency Medicine physicians in Birmingham and other areas in the South. It was 2015 and Burns, who is Reg.... Read More