Disposal of Medical Information—It’s More Than Just Shredding

Oct 16, 2022 at 12:24 pm by kbarrettalley

By Kelli Carpenter Fleming   Providers often ask how long they need to retain certain types of medical information. While there are some general rules regarding the tim.... Read More

Early Diagnosis Key to Treating Vasculitis

Oct 16, 2022 at 12:23 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   When Angelo Gaffo, MD from the UAB Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology works with residents, he always goes over the signs of vasculit.... Read More

Understanding Guidelines for Diagnosing Celiac Disease

Oct 16, 2022 at 12:20 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay   If as a physician, you think celiac disease always presents with gastrointestinal symptoms – and only gastrointestinal symptoms – UAB g.... Read More

Progress Slow with Hospital Price Transparency

Oct 16, 2022 at 12:19 pm by kbarrettalley

By Carrie Douglas and Zachary Trotter A patient rights organization recently reported that only 16 percent of the 2,000 U.S. hospitals it reviewed were in compliance with the.... Read More

Amanda Tapley McGriff, MD Has Always Found Creative Solutions

Oct 16, 2022 at 12:16 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   Throughout her life, when Amanda Tapley McGriff, MD has faced obstacles, she has come up with creative solutions, beginning with the use of her music.... Read More
Birmingham Medical News November 2024 Cover

November 2024

Nov 26, 2024 at 01:11 pm by kbarrettalley

Your November 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!