Interesting Numbers on the Swine Flu

Interesting Numbers on the Swine Flu

Here are some interesting numbers comparing the swine flu (H1N1 influenza) to past influenza outbreaks: Seasonal influenza has about 3-5 million severe cases each year with 250,000-500,000 fatalities annually.  In the 1918 pandemic influenza there were 1-1.5 million...
Tanning to Get More Vitamin D???

Tanning to Get More Vitamin D???

You may have heard in the news or from your doctor that there have been studies done that associate a low blood level of Vitamin D with some types of cancers, neurologic disease, autoimmune disease and cardiovascular disease.  Let me emphasize- the studies show an...
Shortage of Primary Care Physicians in AL

Shortage of Primary Care Physicians in AL

It’s no surprise we are at a loss for primary care physicians in our nation.  Primary care includes the specialties of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Family Medicine.  Did you know that 98% of residents completing an internal medicine residency subspecialize to...