Clinical

Managing the Big Picture

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:12 pm by steve

On one hand, we're on the threshold of an incredible era in personalized medicine with scientific breakthroughs making possible highly individualized care that could advance b.... Read More

Business

New Primary Care Tract Welcomes First Students This Summer

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:08 pm by steve

With only 73 physicians per 10,000 residents, a 2012 survey ranked Alabama 45th in the country in primary physicians per capita. In rural areas, where transportation can also.... Read More

Clinical

Biologics for Treating Severe Asthma

Apr 18, 2018 at 03:05 pm by steve

"Biologics are wonderful for treating a specific patient," says Carol Smith, MD with Birmingham Allergy & Asthma Specialists. "Typically there is a group of patients who d.... Read More

Clinical

Addressing Physician Burnout

Apr 18, 2018 at 02:52 pm by steve

Work-related stress leading to physician burnout continues to be a growing concern across primary care and medical specialties. Although stress is part of the territory in a p.... Read More

Clinical

Asthma APGAR Tool Improves Management in Primary Care Setting

Apr 18, 2018 at 02:48 pm by steve

A study published last month in the Annals of Family Medicine assessing the efficacy of the Asthma APGAR tool in the primary care setting found usage improved asthma control a.... Read More