Birmingham Medical News

UAB Clinical Trial Underway for COVID-19 Treatment

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:20 pm by steve

UAB is looking for Covid-positive individuals for an outpatient study that examines the effect of a common drug on inhibiting the progression of the disease, especially in p.... Read More

PATHS Offers Rural Providers Access to Pediatric Mental Health Training

Jan 12, 2021 at 01:16 pm by steve

Children's of Alabama, in partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health, has found a way to help physicians facing the shortage of pediatric mental health providers.... Read More

The Challenges of a Rural Paramedic

Nov 19, 2020 at 12:06 pm by steve

Serving 30 years as a paramedic in rural Alabama has left John Reed, MPH, BSN, RN, with hard-earned insights concerning the difficulties faced in rural emergency medical servi.... Read More

Is It Time for Healthcare Professionals to Rate Insurance Companies?

Nov 19, 2020 at 11:32 am by steve

"Most people know more about their car insurance than their health insurance," says Jerry Golden, and he wants to change that. Golden oversees five medical practices in Alabam.... Read More

Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement Offers Greater Movement

Sep 16, 2020 at 03:27 pm by steve

A new option has arrived in Birmingham for people who suffer from chronic lower back pain. "It's the first modern lumbar disk replacement that looks well designed and may be m.... Read More