Clinical

AACR Releases Landmark Cancer Disparities Progress Report

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:47 pm by steve

On Sept. 16, the American Association for Cancer Research released a first-of-its-kind report outlining disparities in outcomes and clinical trial participation for ethnic and.... Read More

Transcarotid Artery Revascularization

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:43 pm by steve

Reducing Stroke Risk when Endarterectomy isn't an Option As carotid plaques thicken, narrowing the flow of blood to the brain, the risk of stroke increases. The gold standard.... Read More

Patients Treated with Wrist Access for Arterial Disease Intervention

Oct 13, 2020 at 03:39 pm by steve

More than 8.5 million Americans are affected by peripheral arterial disease (PAD), and Alabama has one of the highest rates of the disease and of amputations, which result fro.... Read More

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