2015 Article Archives

Neurologist Combines Stroke Intervention and Cuban Cooking

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

Camilo R. Gomez, MD has a personal history that few physicians share: he and his family twice had to leave their home countries--first Cuba, then Venezuela--because of what he.... Read More

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UAB Kicks Off Clinical Study of Drug to Treat Preeclampsia, Decrease Infant Mortality

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

An ongoing Phase III clinical trial for a drug to treat preeclampsia in pregnant women enrolled its first patient at UAB. A successful outcome using this drug could be a signi.... Read More

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Coping With Chronic Pain

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

When Is It Time To Refer? Pain can be a survival trait, warning us of imminent danger or the need to seek help. It can be a vital sign providing clues in diagnosing an acute.... Read More

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House Passes Permanent Doc Fix Bill to Repeal SGR

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

The House of Representatives voted on March 26, 2015 to pass the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. The Bill proposes to permanently repeal the Medicare sus.... Read More

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Same Sex Marriage Issues for Employers

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

In the case of Searcy v. Strange, 2015 WL 328825, the federal Court for the Southern District of Alabama held that Alabama's ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional. Alab.... Read More