2013 Article Archives

Education and Prevention Are “Heart of the Matter” for New AHA president

Sep 11, 2012 at 02:27 pm by steve

Dr. Donna Arnett's new position is two jobs in one: a historic honor, and a daunting challenge. Arnett, Chair of Epidemiology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, was e.... Read More

Grand Rounds September

Sep 11, 2012 at 02:23 pm by steve

UAB creates statewide network to expand health care in rural Alabama UAB is launching an initiative to expand access to primary care in Alabama, using a $5.25-million grant f.... Read More

Muscular-skeletal Ultrasound Gives Orthopedists Dynamic View of Injuries

Aug 13, 2012 at 11:47 am by steve

Recent advances in ultrasound technology mean orthopedists can now treat with pinpoint accuracy and diagnose injuries that previously had to be left in a “wait and see&r.... Read More

Genetic Testing for Colon Cancer Readily Available

Aug 13, 2012 at 11:44 am by steve

“Most physicians aren’t aware of how common the problem is,” says James E. Cantrell, MD, an oncologist with Birmingham Hematology and Oncology.   Glob.... Read More

Can This Tissue Be Saved?

Aug 13, 2012 at 11:42 am by steve

Medical West’s Spy Elite System Takes The Guesswork Out Of Judging Perfusion In thousands of operating rooms across the country, surgeons have to make the decision ever.... Read More