2013 Article Archives

Grand Rounds February

Feb 15, 2012 at 12:03 pm by steve

UAB researchers seek to reverse Rett syndrome in children Newly discovered details might advance efforts to reverse Rett syndrome, a rare condition that prevents an infant&rs.... Read More

2013 Article Archives

CMS Releases ACO Final Rules, Deadlines Loom

Jan 10, 2012 at 02:54 pm by steve

Two tracks for Shared Savings Accountable Care Organizations The final regulations governing Medicare accountable care organizations were released by the Centers for Medicare.... Read More

2013 Article Archives

Lifeblood

Jan 10, 2012 at 01:55 pm by steve

You’ve done everything you possibly could. You took your vitamins faithfully, drank lots of OJ, and ate all the things the experts said to eat. You’ve avoided tou.... Read More

2013 Article Archives

Grand Round January

Jan 10, 2012 at 12:20 pm by steve

Birmingham Area Hospital Heroes Honored Ten area hospital employees and two area physicians were honored by the Birmingham Regional Hospital Council of the Alabama Hospital A.... Read More

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End-of-life Care Makes the Difference for Dr. Tracey Humbert

Jan 10, 2012 at 12:18 pm by steve

At 15, on her first day as a candy striper, Tracey Humbert, MD, took a pitcher of ice water into the room of an elderly woman. The woman was waiting for a perma-cath procedure.... Read More