Clinical

Promising New Testing and Treatment Options for Alzheimer’s

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:52 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay The summer of 2023 brought some important improvements in diagnostic screening and treatment options for Alzheimer’s disease. David S. Geldmach.... Read More

De-prescribing PPIs and Other Medications That Need A Plan

Dec 12, 2023 at 11:51 am by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman In most Birmingham Medical News articles, you’ll see expert quotes, along with peer reviewed data. This is a different kind of article—firs.... Read More

Pappas Warns of the Increase of Fungal Infections in the Deep South

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

Ansley Franco “Southern states face a higher risk of acquiring certain fungal infections amid climate change,” said Peter Pappas, Md and professor in the Di.... Read More

Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System offers hope for COPD patients

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Patients with COPD or emphysema have a new treatment option with the Zephyr® Endobronchial Valve System, a minimally invasive treatment with one-way va.... Read More

St. Vincent’s Conducting Phase III Trial for New Anticoagulant Treatments

Nov 08, 2023 at 10:37 am by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Ascension St. Vincent’s is one of only two sites in the state testing new anticoagulant treatments for patients with AFib who cannot take blo.... Read More