Clinical

Non-Invasive Encircling Laser Treatment Can Help Prevent Retinal Detachment

May 08, 2023 at 05:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Ophthalmologist Robert Morris, MD, founding physician of Retina Specialists of Alabama and president of the Birmingham-based Helen Keller Foundatio.... Read More

Physician-driven, Patient-centered Kidney Care

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Thomas Watson, MD There have been amazing medical advances in recent years – a non-smoking acquaintance in his 40’s was diagnosed with lung cancer seve.... Read More

Postless Minimally Invasive Hip Arthroscopy Reduces Risk of Complications

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman As an alternative to open surgery, minimally invasive hip arthroscopy has greatly advanced the repair of hip injuries. However, the need to gain acce.... Read More

Carter Monitors Feasibility of PCR Testing vs. Urine Cultures for UTIs

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay With the increase of PCR testing during the COVID pandemic, the use of PCR tests vs. antigen tests vs. cultures is being reexamined, with questions about t.... Read More

Endoscopic Spine Surgery Reaches Birmingham

Apr 11, 2023 at 08:31 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt Endoscopic spine surgery (ESS) has been around for decades in other parts of the world, but still lingers in its infancy in America. “If you tr.... Read More