Grand Rounds

BCBS Implements New Prior Authorization Program for Autoimmune Drugs

Feb 13, 2018 at 02:39 pm by steve

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is implementing a new autoimmune biologic drug program, concerning pharmaceuticals treating conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, plaq.... Read More

Clinical

Can NAD+ Slow the Aging Process?

Jan 23, 2018 at 03:28 pm by steve

In 2013, David Sinclair, PhD, professor of genetics at Harvard Medical School, scored a big news splash when he took a group of old mice and restored the mitochondria in their.... Read More

Clinical

Playing Outdoors Can Help Prevent Myopia Development in Children

Jan 23, 2018 at 03:23 pm by steve

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is becoming a worldwide public health crisis. In the United States, about one-third of the population has myopia and the prevalence is increasing..... Read More

Feature Profiles

Legendary Coach Shapes Physician's Outlook on Life

Jan 23, 2018 at 03:21 pm by steve

For expectant parents, Malcolm Simmons, MD is their MVP. After all, they've selected the Shelby Medical Center OB-GYN to be their baby's first contact with the world. For icon.... Read More

Clinical

Improved Sightlines

Jan 23, 2018 at 03:13 pm by steve

FDA Approves Novel Gene Therapy In mid-December, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration announced approval of Luxturna (voretigene neparvovec-rzyl), the first directly admin.... Read More