House Passes Permanent Doc Fix Bill to Repeal SGR

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

The House of Representatives voted on March 26, 2015 to pass the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015. The Bill proposes to permanently repeal the Medicare sus.... Read More

Coping With Chronic Pain

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

When Is It Time To Refer? Pain can be a survival trait, warning us of imminent danger or the need to seek help. It can be a vital sign providing clues in diagnosing an acute.... Read More

UAB Kicks Off Clinical Study of Drug to Treat Preeclampsia, Decrease Infant Mortality

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

An ongoing Phase III clinical trial for a drug to treat preeclampsia in pregnant women enrolled its first patient at UAB. A successful outcome using this drug could be a signi.... Read More

Neurologist Combines Stroke Intervention and Cuban Cooking

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

Camilo R. Gomez, MD has a personal history that few physicians share: he and his family twice had to leave their home countries--first Cuba, then Venezuela--because of what he.... Read More

New Device Promises Improved Bowel Control in Women

May 11, 2015 at 11:43 am by steve

A new intravaginal device recently approved by the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) and tested at UAB has been proven effective in improving fecal incontinence, a condition t.... Read More

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