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Exploring the Most Common Summer ER Visits

Summer brings longer days and outdoor fun, but it also drives up Emergency Room visits for heat-related and injury-related conditions. At UAB Medical West, our emergency medicine team sees spikes in cases ranging from heat exhaustion to traumatic fractures.  Knowing…

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A Complete Guide to Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal cancer is one of the most preventable yet still common cancers in adults. When detected early, treatment success rates soar, but many people delay screening because they aren’t sure when or how to get tested. A colonoscopy remains the…

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What is Nuclear Medicine?

If you’ve been referred for a nuclear medicine scan or if you’ve discussed the potential with your provider, it’s natural to wonder what that involves. Nuclear medicine is a special kind of imaging that shows how your organs and tissues…

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Internal Medicine vs Primary Care: What’s the Difference?

Primary care and internal medicine are often used interchangeably, but they serve different roles in patient care. Primary care providers focus on preventive health, routine screenings, and managing common illnesses across all age groups.  Internal medicine physicians, known as internists,…

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Two computer monitors and an operating room inside a Cath Lab at UAB Medical West

An Inside Look at UAB Medical West’s Cath Lab

The world of medicine moves at light speed, and the cath lab is at the forefront of many forms of cardiac care. This specialized unit plays a vital role in diagnosing and treating heart conditions using minimally invasive techniques that…

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Everything You Need to Know About Internal Medicine

Internal Medicine is the medical specialty devoted to adult health, from routine prevention to the fine-tuned management of complex, multi-system diseases. At UAB Medical West’s Bessemer campus and ten neighborhood clinics around Birmingham, board-certified internists deliver evidence-based care that keeps…

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A young male patient speaking with his primary care doctor at Medical West in Birmingham.

Why Should You Have a Primary Care Doctor?

Primary care is the foundation of a healthy life. It is where you receive personalized attention and preventive care that can catch health issues early before they become serious. A primary care doctor serves as your first point of contact…

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