Cutting edge cardiology LAMPOON procedure now available in Birmingham

Aug 12, 2021 at 08:36 am by steve

When the structural interventional cardiologists at Cardiovascular Associates (CVA) had to send patients to Emory for a specialized mitral valve surgery known as LAMPOON (la.... Read More

The Evolution of Hernia Repair

Aug 04, 2021 at 12:30 pm by steve

By M. Wes Love, MD Hernia is a problem which has plagued humankind since the beginning of written history. From the Greek word “hernios” meaning “bud”.... Read More

Mental Health Awareness

Jul 27, 2021 at 12:30 pm by steve

By Harveen Sodhi, MD  Because of the stress we have all been under in the past year, this is a good time to take stock of your mental health. I want to provide informati.... Read More

COVID Trauma Could Result in PTSD for Nurses

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:32 pm by steve

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can be debilitating, and after the daily stress and trauma of caring for critically ill COVID patients, nurses and healthcare providers n.... Read More

Alabama Faces High Maternal Mortality Rate

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:30 pm by steve

In addition to having one of the highest rates of death in the nation from complications with pregnancy or childbirth, Alabama has a serious problem with mothers who die wit.... Read More