Clinical

Children's Neurologist Studies Rare Disease

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:44 pm by steve

Acute Flaccid Myelitis First Identified in 2014 Children's of Alabama pediatric neurologist Lydia Marcus, MD wants the medical community to take acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) s.... Read More

The Enigma of Rett Syndrome

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:37 pm by steve

A baby girl is born, beautiful and seemingly healthy, with the promise of a bright future ahead of her. Then, out of nowhere, the progress she has made in verbal and motor ski.... Read More

What Pregnant Women Don't Know

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:35 pm by steve

As soon as a woman announces that she's pregnant, she begins getting advice. Someone usually tells her to avoid changing litter boxes so she doesn't get toxoplasmosis. However.... Read More

How to Spot Signs of Elder Abuse

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:12 pm by steve

Approximately one in 10 older people in the United States has experienced physical, sexual, psychological or financial abuse, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse..... Read More

Meal Timing Strategies Appear to Lower Appetite, Improve Fat Burning

Aug 14, 2019 at 02:27 pm by steve

Researchers at UAB have discovered that meal timing strategies -- like intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime -- appear to help people lose weight. This approac.... Read More