Clinical

Computer Simulation Can Improve Patient Flow

Apr 18, 2018 at 02:46 pm by steve

When Deborah Flint, director of Performance Engineering at the Kirklin Clinic of UAB Hospital, tackles a project to shorten wait times, streamline a process or improve clinic.... Read More

Treating Samter's Triad with Aspirin Desensitization

Apr 18, 2018 at 02:36 pm by steve

Those who face aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD)--also known as Samter's Triad or aspirin sensitive asthma--may not know it for possibly decades, if ever. Symptom.... Read More

Epigenetics of Exercise

Mar 19, 2018 at 05:10 pm by steve

Next time you're tempted to skip the gym, consider this: recent research into the epigenetic effects of exercise suggests that workout sessions can do more than just get your.... Read More

New Linear Accelerator Streamlines Radiation Treatment for Cancer

Mar 19, 2018 at 05:09 pm by steve

Today's radiation therapy for the treatment of cancer was a high-tech advance when it was introduced decades ago. But now there's a brand-new generation of the machines, the H.... Read More

Cullman Regional Medical Center Focuses on Patients' Total Health

Mar 19, 2018 at 04:54 pm by steve

Cullman Regional is differentiating itself from the current trend facing many community hospitals that are closing or being sold to larger healthcare systems. With teamwork an.... Read More