Shea Allen

2 weeks ago | birminghamtimes.com | Shea Allen

By Shea Allen | UAB NewsMore families are dusting off their tents and heading into the great outdoors now that it’s summer. While camping offers a chance to unplug and enjoy nature, it also comes with serious risks. Brandon Buchel, M.D., an emergency room physician at UAB St. Vincent’s, sees firsthand what can go wrong — and has advice on how to make sure camping trips do not end in a visit to the ER.

Mar 24, 2025 | alabamanewscenter.com | Shea Allen

We have all heard the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” However, when it comes to heart health, many patients do not participate in routine preventive measures as compared to other aspects of their health. UAB St. Vincent’s cardiologist Dr. Munish Goyal shares his top six signs that it is time to see a heart specialist before a cardiac event occurs.  Chest painThere are a number of non-heart-related reasons someone might experience chest pain.

Feb 24, 2025 | uab.edu | Shea Allen

Written by: Shea AllenMedia contact: Shea Allen Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditionally, many patients begin treatment only after experiencing a cardiovascular event. However, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham want patients to be aware of a screening tool that offers a proactive approach called a coronary calcium score that works by assessing an individual’s risk of developing heart disease before symptoms appear.