The gym is a place where people go to improve their health. While it’s most associated with physical exercise like lifting weights, many gyms also offer alternative wellness treatments like massages and saunas. But several gyms are bringing in a new wellness treatment fueled by a health craze that involves blood work. A report by … Read more
NEW ALBANY — Biruk Almaz, MD, a colorectal surgeon who specializes in minimally invasive procedures to treat colon and anorectal conditions, has joined the Baptist Health Medical Group. His office is at 2125 State St., Suites 3 and 15 in New Albany. He is accepting new patients. To schedule an appointment, call 812-949-5575. His professional … Read more
Ivan Pupulidy, Ph.D., and Crista Vesel plan to expand knowledge of the Learning Review into UAB courses to prepare students to tackle safety issues and improve programs around the world. Written by: Grant Martin Media contact: Micah Hardge Ivan Pupulidy, Ph.D., and Crista VeselTwo faculty members in the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Engineering Advanced Safety … Read more
Fowler will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UAB Online in the fall 2023 commencement ceremony Friday, Dec 8. Written by: Chris McCauley Media contact: Brianna Hoge Fowler will graduate with his Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from UAB Online in the fall 2023 commencement ceremony Friday, Dec 8. Tyler … Read more
A hospital system in Georgia. Two medical groups in San Diego. Another in Louisville, Kentucky, and nearly one-third of Nebraska hospitals. Across the country, health care providers are refusing to accept some Medicare Advantage plans — even as the coverage offered by commercial insurers increasingly displaces the traditional government program for seniors and people with … Read more
The U.S. spends huge amounts of money on health care that does little or nothing to help patients, and may even harm them. In Colorado, a new analysis shows that the number of tests and treatments conducted for which the risks and costs exceed the benefits has barely budged despite a decadelong attempt to tamp … Read more
The research team’s goal is to create a customizable solution that can be applied across various health care settings to reduce overcrowding in emergency departments. Written by: Kevin StorrMedia Contact: Adam Pope A group of University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers have been awarded $1 million to develop and implement solutions to reduce emergency department … Read more
Research has shown that social media can negatively impact people’s mental health. But can it affect people’s beliefs about mental health treatment? Yes, according to researchers at Union. In one of the first studies to examine the impact of social media on people’s perceptions of mental health care, researchers discovered that viewing just a few … Read more
Today the Latin American and Caribbean Society of Medical Oncology (SLACOM) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) host the Latin American Regional Breast Cancer Summit: Advocating and Implementing Guideline-Concordant Cancer Care for Patients. Esteemed experts from Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Columbia, Peru, and the United States will present challenges, barriers, and potential solutions for improving access … Read more
Tulsa, Oklahoma — Annie Wolf’s open-heart surgery was just two days away when the Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma, called, informing her that her procedure had been postponed after a major ransomware attack. “I’ve got a hole in my mitral valve, and basically walking around, I can’t breathe,” Wolf told CBS News. “And I … Read more