Clinical

Life-saving Battlefield Tourniquet Approved for Use by Alabama First-Responders

Nov 19, 2018 at 10:13 am by steve

The Abdominal Aortic Junctional Tourniquetâ„¢ (AAJT) that treats both pelvic hemorrhage and severe bilateral lower junctional hemorrhage has been approved for use by paramedics.... Read More

New Prostate Procedure Provides Less Invasive Treatment Option

Nov 19, 2018 at 10:10 am by steve

More than 500 million men worldwide suffer from benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate. Medication and surgery have been the most effective treatment options.... Read More

House Calls

Nov 19, 2018 at 10:04 am by steve

UAB Program brings Care to Elderly, Cuts ER Visits Birmingham can be proud of having some of the most advanced health care resources on the planet. But for patients who are ho.... Read More

Sharing ACE Advances

Nov 19, 2018 at 10:01 am by steve

In improving cognition and functional outcomes in hospitalized geriatric patients, the Acute Care for the Elderly (ACE) model has proven its value. The difficulty is that ther.... Read More

One-and-Done Infusion Option for Cellulitis

Nov 19, 2018 at 09:58 am by steve

When a patient presents to the emergency room with cellulitis--a soft tissue infection--they often end up admitted to the hospital for an average stay of around 3.8 days. Not.... Read More

March 2024

Mar 20, 2024 at 11:19 am by kbarrettalley

Your March 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!