UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit Receives Award

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

The UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit has been awarded the silver-level Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. This award recognizes he.... Read More

Cryoablation Now Included in Guidelines for Initial Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

"Atrial fibrillation is associated with an increased risk of stroke and cardiovascular events," said Michael Kaufmann, MD, who practices cardiology and electrophysiology at.... Read More

ImmunoTek Opens Plasma Center in Anniston

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

ImmunoTek Plasma, the largest independent blood-plasma donation center operator in the country, has opened its newest location in Anniston. Plasma is used to create medicines.... Read More

UAB and Infirmary Health Expand Partnership

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

Mobile-based Infirmary Health recently added Rodney Rocconi, MD to their cancer care team as Associate Director and Director of Research. With the appointment, Rocconi will.... Read More

UAB Neurosurgeons Expand Their Toolbox

Aug 15, 2022 at 08:51 am by steve

By Laura Freeman Radiofrequency ablation made big news in the 1990s when it became the standard of care for correcting some types of heart arythmmias. In the years that foll.... Read More
cover of the birmingham medical news february issue

February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The February 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!