2016 Article Archives

Malone Has Home Team Advantage in Radiology

Jan 12, 2016 at 12:42 pm by steve

It’s an unusual analogy to be sure, but if anyone can equate strategic football plays with complex radiology diagnostics, Alfred (Shawn) Malone, MD, is the man to do it..... Read More

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Investigating the Eye’s Role in Concussions

Jan 12, 2016 at 12:42 pm by steve

In recent years, much attention has been given to new ways of testing for concussion injuries. However, diagnosis and monitoring of these mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI).... Read More

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Night Vision Problems Linked to Macular Degeneration in Older Adults

Jan 12, 2016 at 12:42 pm by steve

For over 20 years, researchers in the UAB Department of Ophthalmology have focused on the impact of aging on vision. This year, their collaborative efforts have identified a f.... Read More

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Using Amniotic Membrane to Treat Ocular Disease

Jan 12, 2016 at 12:42 pm by steve

A recent article in the Birmingham Medical News discussed a new breakthrough in the preservation of amniotic membranes that appears to boost wound healing. Clinicians also use.... Read More

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Value Based Purchasing Comes to the Home Health Industry

Jan 12, 2016 at 12:42 pm by steve

The Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) continues to advance its plan to enforce Value Based Purchasing in an effort to change the methods by which car.... Read More