Academics
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Neurosurgery to become a department
The Division of Neurosurgery will become the Department on Oct. 1, 2013, elevating the profile of an already world-renowned program.
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169 graduate from the School of Medicine
Commencement and a Military Promotion Ceremony were held Sunday, May 19 at Bartow Arena.
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First-Class Primary Care
The Primary Care Scholars Program is a strategic initiative aimed to keep medical students interested in primary care careers by providing them mentors, career modeling and academic opportunities.
Research
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3-D printing adds depth to medical research, care
Kenneth Sloan, Ph.D., operator of UAB's 3-D Print Lab, said 3-D printing will have a role in regenerative medicine and medical research.
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Early data shows radiation-antibody combo is safe
In this preliminary analysis, the first human study treatment neither built up in organs nor destroyed the bone marrow’s ability to make blood cells.
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Novel weight-loss study seeks to end yo-yo dieting
Weight-loss researcher hopes to prove brief but intensive follow-up care bolsters dieters’ motivation and prevents relapse.
Community
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UAB Health System announces reorganization
Changes include creating a COO position, creating a new quality structure and implementing an Administrative Services Organization.
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Birmingham shines in national spotlight
The city has been featured nationally as an up-and-coming city for its economy, city parks, entertainment, food and more.
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Beware the rockets' red glare
Ophthalmologists at the UAB Callahan Eye Foundation say fireworks are best left to the professionals.
