Clinical

New Device for Chronic Nonallergic Rhinitis

Mar 14, 2022 at 12:11 pm by steve

A new device can deliver some permanent relief to the estimated 19 million Americans who suffer from chronic nonallergic rhinitis. Cleared by the FDA in November, Neuromark.... Read More

Breast Cancer Survivors May be at Greater Risk for Cardiovascular Problems

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

A recent peer-reviewed article in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology is confirming suspected links between cancer treatment and cardiovascular risk. Leon Canniz.... Read More

An Old Technology Gives Cancer Patients a New Chance at Life

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

"Colon and rectal cancer are the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States," said Vikas Dudeja MD, FACS, James P. Hayes Endowed Professor and Director.... Read More

UAB Performs First Transplant of Pig Kidney to Brain-Dead Human

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

One of the biggest tragedies in modern healthcare is that, while transplants are hugely effective for failing kidneys with a 96 percent success rate, there are only about 25,0.... Read More

Leadless Pacemaker for Patients with AV Block

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

"I'm a huge fan. It's revolutionary," says Amit Shah, MD, about leadless pacemakers. Shah, who is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with Cardiology Consultants, has deplo.... Read More