David Geldmacher, MD Answers Questions on New Alzheimer's Drug

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:21 pm by steve

On June 7th, the FDA approved Biogen's Aduhelm (aducanumab), which is the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in 18 years. This caused some controversy among researchers, s.... Read More

IT Focus: Cybersecurity Insurance

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:19 pm by steve

"I sell more cyber insurance than malpractice at this point," says Kay Brasfield with Mag Mutual, a medical liability provider. Currently, 95 percent of their Alabama policy.... Read More

IT Focus: Cybersecurity for Remote Workstations

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:18 pm by steve

The number of ransomware attacks worldwide has climbed 20 percent in the last two months, and 93 percent in the past year, according to a June release from Check Point Resea.... Read More

Medical Marijuana in Alabama - What You Need to Know

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:16 pm by steve

On May 17, 2021, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed into law the Darren Wesley 'Ato' Hall Compassion Act (the "Medical Marijuana Law"), regulating the cultivation, processing, t.... Read More

UAB's School of Public Health Sees Record Enrollment During Pandemic

Jul 16, 2021 at 03:12 pm by steve

"It is no surprise that a worldwide pandemic created interest in the field of public health," said Paul Erwin, MD, DrPH, dean of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School.... Read More
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February 2026

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

The February 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!