ehealth Spring 2008

It is an embarrassing problem that affects millions of women. For them, simply laughing, sneezing or coughing can cause urine leakage known as stress urinary incontinence. In the age group of women 50 or older, anywhere from 20 to 50 percent suffer from it. Sometimes surgery is needed to help correct the problem.

When it comes to public opinion, UAB Hospital is tops in the Birmingham area once again. The National Research Corporation (NRC) awarded UAB its “Consumer Choice Award.” UAB joins an elite group of 225 hospitals rated highest for quality and image.

Emphysema patients may soon be able to breathe a little easier with the help of a new nonsurgical treatment. For some patients, lung-reduction surgery to remove damaged lung tissue was their only option—despite the fact that it can be a risky procedure depending on age and health. Now a new technique is being tested at UAB Hospital that may provide a safer alternative.

Whether you’re headed to a tropical paradise, on an African safari or somewhere in between, don’t leave home without a trip to the UAB Travelers Health Clinic. It could very well save your vacation and keep you from bringing home a nasty bug.

From unsightly spider veins to life-threatening illness, UAB’s Vein Program treats them all

Sometimes the best medicine for a cancer patient’s emotional well-being is simply having someone to talk to, someone who knows what he or she is going through. That’s the idea behind the UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center’s new Courage Companions Program. It is the only one-on-one support program of its kind in the area.

A diagnosis of cancer often means a patient will be left with a number of decisions to make about his or her treatment. For those who live south of town, UAB now offers a convenient and relaxed setting to have a one-on-one consultation to discuss their options. The Kirklin Clinic® at Acton Road has opened a Urologic Cancer Clinic.

Chronic pain may only exist at one spot in a person’s body, such as their back or neck, but it can negatively affect every aspect of his or her life. That’s why the Pain Treatment Clinic at UAB Highlands delivers solutions that address the complete needs of each patient.

New guidelines make heart disease prevention every woman’s job

UAB’s diet program instills lifestyle changes that promote weight loss success for the long term

How what you’re doing—or not doing—can affect your diabetes risk

Getting to know UAB healthcare providers