Latest news briefs from UAB
Monday, June 06, 2011
UAB Cancer Center scientists present pioneering research at ASCO national meeting
Friday, June 03, 2011
Screenings appear not to reduce risk of ovarian cancer death
A common combination screen proved no more effective than non-screening, but scientists are finding new ways to prevent and treat the disease.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
UAB joins stroke telemedicine initiative
UAB and Specialists on Call are working together to introduce telemedicine for stroke care in community hospitals throughout Alabama.
Monday, May 16, 2011
Pressey receives ACS award for improving quality of life
Monday, May 16, 2011
Demark-Wahnefried named to IOM forum
Monday, May 16, 2011
UAB Breast Health Center receives accreditation
Monday, April 25, 2011
Blacks more willing to exhaust finances for cancer care
Blacks, Hispanics and Asians are more likely than whites to spend their life savings to extend life; preferences could inform cancer care.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Future of personalized cancer care is promising and near
By mapping a patient’s genome, and their tumor’s, with whole-genome sequencing, physicians can use more targeted therapies.
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Inner beauty: Imaging lab explores science in HD
Specialists at UAB’s High Resolution Imaging Facility capture dramatic images of life under the microscope.
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
