Clinical

New Drug Should Benefit Majority of Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Nov 16, 2018 at 04:48 pm by steve

Therapeutic Benefit for Over 90 percent of Patients A triple-combination drug has been shown to be effective in improving lung function for the majority of patients with cysti.... Read More

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