May 17, 2026

Constellation Quality Health: May 2026 ECHO Session Presenter Spotlight

In this session, learn how the Maternal Cardiac Program at the Northeast Georgia Health System is strengthening systems of care to improve identification, risk assessment, and management of cardiac conditions during pregnancy and postpartum.

Posted in: Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism5

May 17, 2026

May 17 is World Hypertension Day

On May 17, the Southern Medical Association (SMA) joins the global community in observing World Hypertension Day.

Posted in: Hypertension2

May 14, 2026

Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr. John Fowler on Point-of-Care Ultrasound

In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston taking place November 6–7, 2026, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by John Fowler, MD, for an engaging conversation on the growing role of musculoskeletal ultrasound in clinical practice.

May 3, 2026

Do You Need a CT? POCUS in First-Time Renal Colic

A 24-year-old male presents to urgent care with acute onset left-sided flank pain that began earlier that day. The pain is colicky, radiates toward the groin, and is associated with one episode of visible hematuria. He denies fever, dysuria, urinary frequency, or vomiting and is tolerating oral intake.

May 3, 2026

Findings: Do You Need a CT? POCUS in First-Time Renal Colic

POCUS Findings: The ultrasound demonstrates mild hydronephrosis of the left kidney, characterized by: Small, anechoic dilation of the renal pelvis  No extension into the calyces  Preserved cortical thickness  On transverse view with color Doppler, vascular flow is seen in the renal parenchyma, with no flow in the central anechoic region,...

May 2, 2026

“Fundamentals of Cardiac Ultrasound” — Southern Medicine Podcast is Now Available

In this episode of the “Southern Medicine Podcast,” Tatiana Havryliuk, MD, shares practical, high-yield insights on using focused cardiac ultrasound to assess volume status, ventricular function, and key cardiac pathology in everyday clinical practice.

May 1, 2026

100 Words: SMA President Dr. David Netscher’s May Message

I invite you to register and explore podcasts featuring Olympian and sports psychologist Lennie Waite and Joseph Maroon, neurosurgeon and researcher in concussion and dementia.

April 29, 2026

Inside SMA’s 2026 Annual Scientific Assembly: Orthopedic Chair Dr. John Elfar on Team-Based Innovation

In this special preview episode for SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in Houston, SMA President Dr. David Netscher is joined by orthopedic surgeon, department chair, and clinician-scientist Dr. John Elfar for an engaging conversation on leadership, collaboration, and innovation in modern medicine.

April 29, 2026

Transform Your Mornings to Boost Health and Well-Being in Busy Shifts

Self-improvement is the deliberate practice of becoming more capable, more aligned with your values, and more effective in your daily life.

April 28, 2026

Navigating the Phases of Medical School

As a post-match medical student awaiting graduation day, I have had plenty of time to reflect on the past four years of my life. It has been quite a ride to say the least. It was demanding, but it was significantly more enjoyable than originally anticipated. I met some great...

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