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Monday, February 06, 2012

New treatment for severe asthma gets patients moving again

UAB doctors can now employ a new procedure, using thermal energy, to open constricted airways in patients whose severe asthma is not controlled by medication.

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Newly approved drug for CF tested at UAB

UAB was a lead site in the testing of Kalydeco, the first drug to target the underlying genetic causes of cystic fibrosis.

Wednesday, November 02, 2011

Sanders awarded $80,000 for IPF Research

A UAB researcher has received a grant to study idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Commonly prescribed antibiotic reduces acute COPD attacks

An antibiotic can help reduce acute COPD attacks and improve quality of life, a new study shows.

Wednesday, May 04, 2011

UAB opens dedicated clinic for LAM

Monday, April 25, 2011

UAB offers new treatment for severe asthma

UAB is the first in the state to offer new procedure that uses thermal energy to help keep airways flowing freely.

Friday, April 15, 2011

Matalon follows in the steps of his mentors

Sadis Matalon recently was named the next editor of the American Journal of Physiology – Lung, Cellular and Molecular Physiology.

Thursday, November 18, 2010