Clinical

Some People are Resilient to Alzheimer's

Nov 16, 2018 at 04:41 pm by steve

UAB researchers want to know why Researchers believe that some people -- perhaps 30 to 50 percent of the population -- are resilient to the effects of Alzheimer's disease. Und.... Read More

Do Not Resuscitate

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:30 pm by steve

"The perception is that a Do Not Resuscitate order--at least for families and patients--translates as do not treat. That's a communication hurdle we have to overcome regularly.... Read More

UAB's New HyperArc™ High-Definition Radiotherapy

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:26 pm by steve

A new radiotherapy option, developed by UAB in collaboration with Varian Medical Systems, is delivering high-quality treatments to patients with brain cancer. UAB was the firs.... Read More

Nonsurgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Provides Relief

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:15 pm by steve

"Everyone has hemorrhoids," said Rajat Parikh, MD, president of Birmingham Gastroenterology Associates. "That's a common misconception among patients and many physicians." And.... Read More

Adjusting Diet to Resolve Gastric Problems

Oct 12, 2018 at 03:11 pm by steve

When it comes to gastroenterological issues, the first line of attack is to look at diet. But discovering what foods a given patient is sensitive to is a lengthy process that.... Read More