New Substance Changes Lives of Chronic Pain Patients

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Because chronic pain sufferers frequently need narcotic drugs to relieve their discomfort, they are at risk of developing psychological and physiological dependence and addict.... Read More

Physicians Encouraged to Use Everyday Language with Prostate Cancer Patients

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Physicians should take more time with patients and use lay terms when explaining the options, risks and benefits of prostate cancer treatment, said University of Alabama at Bi.... Read More

Children Feel Pain, Too

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

For decades, it has been recognized that children frequently are not medicated enough for pain that results from disease or surgery. The under-medication has resulted, in part.... Read More

Minority Outreach Key to UAB Prostate Cancer Research Compliance Rate

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Education and awareness are major factors in the 95 percent compliance rate the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) has maintained eight years into a prostate cancer tri.... Read More

CMS Proposes Changes to the E-prescribing Standards

Aug 08, 2007 at 11:00 pm by steve

Electronic prescriptions, with their many advantages, may be on the verge of gaining popularity in the United States. E-prescribing is the process by which providers electroni.... Read More
November cover of Birmingham Medical News

November 2025

Dec 01, 2025 at 03:31 pm by kbarrettalley

The November 2025 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!