2013 Article Archives

Touliatos Performs First Single-port Robotic Gall Bladder Surgery in Alabama

May 03, 2012 at 09:30 am by steve

The da Vinci robot has stepped up to the next evolution in laparoscopic surgery. In April, John Touliatos, MD, with Advanced Surgeons, performed the first single-port robotic-.... Read More

Spinal Cord Stimulation Offers New Therapy For Chronic Pain

May 03, 2012 at 09:28 am by steve

When drug and surgical options have been exhausted, how do patients with persistent pain get through the day knowing tomorrow will likely bring more of the same? An es.... Read More

UAB Symposium Explores The Mechanisms Of Pain

May 03, 2012 at 09:24 am by steve

Why do some people seem to feel pain more intensely than others? How do pain syndromes develop and sometimes.... Read More

Swaid Celebrates Three Decades of Practice

May 03, 2012 at 09:20 am by steve

Friends and colleagues of Swaid N. Swaid, MD, FACS recently hosted a reception to celebrate his 30th year as a neurosurgeon. But Swaid says he vividly remembers.... Read More

Compliance 101 -- Don't Forget the Basics

May 03, 2012 at 09:15 am by steve

These days it is easy to get caught up in the debate about health care reform, shared savings plans and accountable care organizations. However, compliance in the.... Read More