Clinical

Mustafa Ahmed, MD (right) Ali Ebrahimi, MD  (left)

UAB Leads the Way for Tricuspid Regurgitation Treatments

Mar 22, 2026 at 09:56 pm by kbarrettalley

By Lauren Johnson   UAB is among the leading centers in the world for treating tricuspid regurgitation, a condition that occurs when the tricuspid valve in the heart do.... Read More
Stewart Garner

Credentialing Complexities Continue to Challenge Physician Practices

Mar 22, 2026 at 09:45 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ansley Franco   In healthcare administration, few processes are as critical as physician credentialing. The process determines whether physicians can participate in.... Read More
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Physicians Find Platelet-Rich Plasma to be Effective

Mar 22, 2026 at 09:44 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman   In recent years, healthcare providers have begun using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) more frequently to help patients get faster relief from chronic con.... Read More
A surgeon performs endoscopic spine surgery for a herniated intervertebral disc.

Improved Tools Generate Growth in Endoscopic Spine Surgery

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:32 pm by kbarrettalley

By Steve Spencer   Endoscopic spinal surgery has experienced significant growth in usage over the last decade, driven by advances in high-definition visualization, impr.... Read More
Vineeta Estes, MD

Why Physician-Led Weight Loss Programs for Women Can Deliver Better Results

Feb 11, 2026 at 02:06 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt   For decades, weight loss programs have relied on a familiar formula: eat less, move more, track calories, repeat. Yet for many women, especially thos.... Read More
Cover of the March 2026 cover of Birmingham Medical News

March 2026

Mar 22, 2026 at 10:06 pm by kbarrettalley

The March 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!