Disaster Graduate School
At the Center for Domestic Preparedness, in Anniston, first-responders from across the nation prepare to handle worst-case scenarios.
UAB Study: Cannabidiol Useful Against Epilepsy
The study showed use of CBD oil reduced adverse events and seizure severity, in addition to a reduction in overall seizure frequency.
The Opioid Crisis Goes to Court
Cities and counties across Alabama turn to the courts to find help in dealing with an addiction that’s especially rampant here.
Encompass Health’s New Digs
Even the glass is smart at the new home office of Encompass Health, formerly HealthSouth, Birmingham's leading healthcare company and operator of hundreds of hospitals, home health and hospice centers.
A Life-Critical Hedge Bet
VAP Diagnostics’ cholesterol test solves the 60 percent inaccuracy of standard tests. New investors bet this critical technology will flourish, after an earlier fumble by private equity.
Prepped for Radical Change
Dr. Grace Terrell’s record redesigning health care models landed her in a position to use human genomics to radically transform health care.
Paradigm for Vets Who Love Pets
Rapidly growing Southern Veterinary Partners preserves community doctoring in a corporate veterinary model that’s warm and dynamic as its Southern roots.
Health Programs Make the Grade
When it comes to nursing and radiologic technology education, several of Alabama’s community colleges are making the grade with a high number of...
UAB Docs in the Lead on Stent Advance
In July, UAB Hospital became the first in the state to use a new implantable device that dissolves inside the human body to...
Introducing a Game-Changing Element
Tatva Biosciences, a young Mobile company, is building its business on silver nanoparticles — hoping it can transform some promising research into...
