Alzheimer’s

Alabama Residents Invited to Free Alzheimer’s Educational Conference on March 13

Feb 06, 2024 at 10:30 am by steve

By: Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA President and CEO   The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) will host a free Alzheimer’s & Caregiving Educational.... Read More

Early Onset Dementia

Aug 14, 2020 at 02:50 pm by steve

Why So Many New Cases? The next time you are in a physician's waiting room, look around. Can you identify which patients need to be screened for dementia? Would you tend to pi.... Read More

Sleep As a Window to Wellness

Dec 14, 2018 at 11:22 am by steve

It's resolution time again, and as usual, getting in shape and losing weight are likely to be near the top of most lists. However, one often overlooked health habit could make.... Read More

The Practical Potential for Low Cost Genetic Testing

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:10 pm by steve

In narrowing a difficult diagnosis while choosing medications and advising the patient, an accurate family history can offer valuable insights. However, getting one isn't alwa.... Read More

Medical West Expands Animal-Assisted Therapy

Oct 19, 2015 at 04:10 pm by steve

Dogs to Become Part of Rehab Program “It’s wonderful to see the transformation in the patients’ faces when the dogs arrive,” says Pam Autrey, PhD, RN,.... Read More

September 2024

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:18 pm by kbarrettalley

Your September 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!