Grand Rounds

Study Shows Link between Diet and Symptoms of Depression in Youth

Sep 17, 2019 at 01:36 pm by steve

According to a new study from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, teens who consume foods with high levels of sodium and low levels of potassium are more likely to develo.... Read More

Clinical

New Stent System Improves Treatment of Venous Obstructive Disease

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:48 pm by steve

Venous obstructive disease affects about 40 percent of the U.S. population. It is caused by conditions such as deep vein thrombosis, post-thrombotic syndrome and compressive d.... Read More

Clinical

Children's Neurologist Studies Rare Disease

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:44 pm by steve

Acute Flaccid Myelitis First Identified in 2014 Children's of Alabama pediatric neurologist Lydia Marcus, MD wants the medical community to take acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) s.... Read More

Feature Profiles

The Dread River - Where Spirits, Beer and Wine Flow

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:42 pm by steve

A new business venture has joined Birmingham's successful craft brewing industry on the southside of the city. The Dread River Distillery Company opened its doors in July as t.... Read More

Business

Understanding the New National Practitioner Data Bank Reporting Requirements

Aug 14, 2019 at 03:40 pm by steve

Since its establishment in 1986, the National Practitioner Data Bank ("NPDB") has served as a nationwide clearinghouse for information about matters relating to the profession.... Read More