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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
“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…
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…
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…
Spring has sprung! The sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and the pollen is flowing! According to the Food and Drug Administration, more than 36 million Americans suffer from seasonal allergies. Fortunately, if you are one of…