Bone Health: Got Calcium?
We’ve all heard how calcium is important for bone health and this is true. But what exactly does calcium do for the body and where or how do you get it? What measures can we take to maintain…
May is National Stroke Awareness Month
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 795,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year. While most strokes occur in people over the age of 65, anyone can have a stroke at any age, which is…
Why is endoscopy needed?
From chronic heartburn to gastritis, there are a number of reasons why an endoscopy is recommended. Our team at UAB Medical West wants you to know that if the need would ever arise for an endoscopy that we are here…
What is a diabetic foot ulcer?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and PRevention, more than 100 million Americans are living with diabetes or prediabetes. Anyone who is diagnosed with diabetes is at risk for a foot ulcer. Therefore, it is important for patients with…
Understanding Strokes
A stroke, or an attack of the brain, happens when a blood vessel in the brain bursts or becomes blocked. The brain is an organ that cannot store oxygen, so blood vessels deliver oxygen through the blood. A lack…
Do I need to go to the emergency room?
When an emergency occurs, it is important to act fast! According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 131 million emergency room visits occur every year. Our ED Care Team at the UAB Medical West Emergency Department…
The Importance of Finding a General Internist
The Importance of Finding a General Internist There comes a time when specific, medical services are needed. You break a leg? You call an orthopedist. Find out you are pregnant? You make an appointment with an obstetrician. But,…
Understanding the pieces involved in autism
“Children with autism are colourful - they are often very beautiful and, like the rainbow, they stand out.”― Adele Devine The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that approximately one in every 59 children is diagnosed with…
Do You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
If you or someone you know seems to be rushing to the restroom more often than normal, they could be suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS. A chronic condition, IBS is something that will need to be managed…
5 Ways to Spring Clean Your Health
The new year is all about new beginnings, and when warmer weather appears, those resolutions may seem a little more manageable. As you move into the spring season, it’s time to clean out more than just your house. Take these…