Hospitals Turn to Online Physician Appointments

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

“Historically, restaurants have done a better job of taking reservations than doctors’ offices,” says Mike Rickman, chief development officer at Brookwood Me.... Read More

New Legislation Targets Abuse of Prescription Opioid Drugs

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

In response to a dramatic increase in the use of opioid therapy for chronic, non-malignant pain and an increase in opioid analgesic deaths related to addiction and misuse nati.... Read More

To Treat or Not To Treat

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

Controversial new guidelines could have millions more taking statins. In November of last year, the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology released.... Read More

Dr. Bryan Balentine: Medical Missions Introduce A Different World

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

Bryan Balentine was a college student with an eye toward pre-med when his local church invited him to go along on a mission trip to Romania. "I had no medical training yet, so.... Read More

McElderry is First Surgeon in USA to Use IntellaTip MiFiā„¢

May 14, 2014 at 04:11 pm by steve

Last fall, Tom McElderry, MD, a cardiovascular physician practicing at UAB, became the first surgeon in the United States to use the new IntellaTip MiFi™ XP catheter dur.... Read More

January 2026

Jan 16, 2026 at 09:22 am by kbarrettalley

The January 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!
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November 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 03:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The November 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!