The Cyclotron Arrives at UAB

May 08, 2019 at 03:32 pm by steve

The weight equivalent of 13 African elephants, the 90-ton cyclotron for the UAB proton therapy initiative was lowered through the roof of the three-story facility in March and.... Read More

Physician Assistant Still going Strong after Knee Replacement at 76

Apr 12, 2019 at 05:10 pm by steve

Most people don't continue working at the age of 76. And most people don't get both knees replaced at the same time. And certainly, most people don't return to work two weeks.... Read More

UAB Telemedicine for Stroke Care

Mar 19, 2019 at 05:04 pm by steve

Every minute an embolism blocks blood-flow to your brain, 1.9 million oxygen-starved neurons can die. If the stroke hits when you are near a medical center ready with imaging,.... Read More

Love and Health

Feb 21, 2019 at 03:04 pm by steve

There must be something in those Valentine chocolates that is good for you. After all, married people on average tend to live longer. Statistically, those with significant oth.... Read More

Before The Damage Is Done

Feb 21, 2019 at 02:52 pm by steve

Proactive Medicine Is Helping Us Live Longer. Could It Make Those Years Better? Thanks to screenings, labs, vaccines, imaging and earlier interventions, many of us who, in pre.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News October 2024 Cover

October 2024

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:27 pm by kbarrettalley

Your October 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!