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Katelin Holmes, DO (second from right) with other surgeons in Amsterdam, learning the technique.

Pushing the Envelope in Breast Care with First Nipple-sparing Mastectomy

Feb 07, 2026 at 05:24 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   Alabama breast surgeon, Katelin Holmes, DO became the first doctor in the United States to perform a laparoscopic, FDA-approved nipple-sparing maste.... Read More
side by side headshots of Patrick Rowan, MD, Scott Seibert, MD, and J. Dory Curtis MD

Jiffy Knee

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:46 am by kbarrettalley

A Quad-S paring Approach By Laura Freeman   The Achilles heel of human mobility isn’t necessarily found in the foot. Knees are the joints that often fail fi.... Read More
Ricardo Colberg, MD with a patient and the ultrasound machine for trigger finger procedure.

Releasing Trigger Finger Without Open Surgery

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:42 am by kbarrettalley

As we age, the passing years tend to be full of annoying reminders. For some people, trigger finger is one of them. It hurts, and can be a barrier to activities people enjoy..... Read More
man wearing a hearing aid

Hearing Aids Can Help Prevent Cognitive Decline

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:58 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   Hearing loss does not directly cause cognitive decline or mental health issues, but there are strong correlations between them. Leah Kavanagh, Au.D..... Read More
Rebecca Brown, MD, PhD

Expanding Access and Understanding to Patients with Rare Genetic Condition

Dec 01, 2025 at 04:58 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco Rebecca Brown, MD, PhD has a unique set of skills that sets her apart in the medical world. She is the only dermatoneurooncologist in the world, a role that.... Read More
cover of the birmingham medical news february issue

February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!
cover of the birmingham medical news february issue

February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!