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Matthew Sample, MD (right) Stephen Bakir, MD (left)

Baptist Health Heart Valve Clinic Streamlines Care

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:55 pm

By Laura Freeman   Some heart valve problems are present at birth. Others may develop suddenly during illnesses or gradually through the years, adding an extra layer of.... Read More
Before and After image of construction.

How an Orthopedic Practice Built a $3.6 Million Medical Building for Less Than Leasing

Sep 21, 2026 at 04:52 pm

By Nancy Ferren Introduction At first glance, the finished building appears to have been designed as a modern outpatient medical facility. It wasn’t. The building ori.... Read More
Tushar Mishra, MD

Crossing the Highway Blindfolded: Why Primary Prevention Fails

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:50 pm

By Tushar Mishra, MD It is 2:00 AM. A 50-year-old father of two college-bound teens is flown in from a neighboring county. He hasn’t seen a physician in over ten years..... Read More
(left to right) Jessica Grayson, MD and James Johnson, MD actively speaking in a podcast studio

A Team Approach Opens New Paths to the Pediatric Skull Base

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:43 pm

By Steve Spencer   The skull base sits at one of the body’s most crowded intersections, where the nose and mouth meet the bottom of the brain. Tumors, birth defec.... Read More
child with a hearing disability

Early Testing and Modern Hearing Technology Can Improve Quality of Life

Aug 18, 2026 at 04:38 pm

  By Leah Kavanagh, AuD, CCC-A  When people think about their health, they often prioritize annual physicals, eye exams, and dental visits. Hearing health, howev.... Read More

July 2026

Jul 26, 2026 at 07:40 pm by kbarrettalley

The June 2026 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is here!