One of the scarier headlines on social media for parents contains the phrase “dry drowning” - and it can be a scary thing. While extremely rare, these incidents can be prevented. So let’s discuss what dry drowning is, the signs…
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy How can it help you? Hard-to-heal wounds can be a problem for many people. One way that UAB Medical West is offering treatment is through hyperbaric oxygen therapy at the Advanced Wound Center. Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is…
Before we say anything further, let’s say what swimmer’s ear is… Swimmer’s ear is painful, and it is awful to get. But you already knew that. What you may not know is that it is actually an infection in the…
When it comes to the Fourth of July, let’s make sure that the truth of SAFETY is held to be self-evident! Barbecues, a body of water, friends and family… it’s the Fourth of July, and we want everyone to enjoy…
Sleep is a major factor in an individual’s physical health, because a lot goes on while you are snoozing - you just don’t realize it! As an example, your heart and blood vessels heal and repair themselves while you are…
Water… so what’s the big deal? Well, it does make up about 60% of your body, give or take a percentage point. It also keeps every single part of your body working like it should. In particular, it does a…
The team at UAB Medical West loves a good barbecue! But we are also a fans of safety! Can the two co-exist? Of course! Just take the proper precautions… Things you definitely DON’T need to do on the grill… 1.…
The most common form of cancer is… Skin Cancer. And we are sure you’ve heard time and again how important preventative steps are - not staying out in the sun too long, avoiding peak hours, sunscreen, etc.…
One of the many services we provide at UAB Medical West is our Geriatric Psychiatric Program, which provides quality care for geriatric patients suffering from various psychiatric symptoms and disorders. Geriatric psychiatry focuses on the biological and psychological changes as…
36 million Americans have seasonal allergies! And YOU just might be one of them… this article is for you. Most of the time, allergies are caused from pollen from plants and trees as they bloom. These elements get into the…