Clinical

UAB First in World to Use New Device for Electrophysiology Procedures

Oct 16, 2024 at 10:30 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt Electrophysiologist Tom McElderry, MD, with the UAB Cardiovascular Institute, became the first physician in the world to utilize a new vascular closure syste.... Read More

Precision Robotic S.I. Surgery Improves Outcomes

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:12 pm by kbarrettalley

By Laura Freeman Alabama Bone And Joint Clinic neurosurgeon Winston Capel MD is pleased with the results he’s seeing with robotic S.I. joint surgery “The.... Read More

Total Ankle Replacements Today

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:12 pm by kbarrettalley

By Jane Ehrhardt “If you have a patient with a severe deformity or odd anatomy, you can actually have custom implants made now,” says John Kirchner,.... Read More

Chronic Pain Management in a Value-Based Care Model

Sep 19, 2024 at 12:12 pm by kbarrettalley

By Ty Thomas, MD In recent years, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been promoting value-based care (VBC) initiatives in an effort to improve.... Read More

Stroke Expert Encourages Physicians to Emphasize Prevention

Aug 19, 2024 at 09:13 pm by kbarrettalley

By Marti Webb Slay Since stroke is the leading cause of death and disability in the US, Jitendra Sharma MD, MS, with Brookwood Baptist Health System, wants physicians to comm.... Read More