2014 Article Archives

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Chad Mathis

Feb 10, 2014 at 02:01 pm by steve

Out-of-control government spending and the implementation of Obamacare have spurred Chad Mathis, MD, to change his career focus. In an effort to fight legislation that he beli.... Read More

What Alabama Loses by Refusing Medicaid Expansion

Feb 10, 2014 at 02:01 pm by steve

Alabama has so far turned down the opportunity to expand the Medicaid program and, according to a UAB study, add hundreds of millions of dollars to state coffers. “The m.... Read More

Sitting Can Be Lethal

Feb 10, 2014 at 02:01 pm by steve

Common sense tells us that sitting for long periods of time can’t be very good for us. But a number of recent studies prove sitting to be downright harmful.As incredible.... Read More

Clearing Coronary Arteries

Feb 10, 2014 at 02:01 pm by steve

Advances in Percutaneous Intervention Boost Success In Japanese culture, there is a traditional belief that when the chest is opened, the spirit may be released, leaving behin.... Read More

Yesterday’s Children

Feb 10, 2014 at 02:01 pm by steve

Following Congenital Heart Disease into AdulthoodIn the 1940s, only 20 percent of the babies born with congenital heart disorders were likely to live to celebrate their 18th b.... Read More