Displaying items by tag: school of medicine
UAB researchers conducted a study including approximately 20,000 left ventricular assist device recipients and found that women had worse clinical outcomes compared with men across social and clinical subgroups of interest.
Results from the Chronic Hypertension and Pregnancy trial found treating preexisting mild chronic hypertension in pregnant women is safe from both the mom and baby. Results published in April 2022 have since led to changes in national guidelines.
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Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal mortality. Brian Brocato, D.O., UAB maternal-fetal medicine specialist, discusses the signs, symptoms and treatment of the pregnancy condition.
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USA Wheelchair Rugby athletes received acceleration/velocity and reaction time testing in their pre-participation exams for the first time.
After being burned in an explosion three years ago, Delrico Gibson thought he would never use his hands again. Now, see the artworks he created for his first responders, surgeons, therapists and caregivers in the exhibition “Strings of Gratitude.”
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The Healthy Happy Kids program focuses on a different health and physical activity topic each week, encouraging children to make healthier choices.
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The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants to study, teach and conduct research in more than 160 countries.
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UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.
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New study indicates that StreetBit has the potential to save millions of dollars annually and reduce pedestrian injuries by implementing such programs on a larger scale.
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UAB is joining the Red Cross in encouraging the public to donate blood now.
UAB women’s health expert discusses the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression.
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Anindya Dutta, Ph.D., David Kimberlin, M.D., and Alan Tita, M.D., Ph.D., were elected to join the Association of American Physicians.
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The program, in its 11th year, celebrates these exceptional business leaders and their accomplishments with a seated awards dinner presented by the National Alumni Society.
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UAB was one of four sites leading a clinical trial to evaluate the effectiveness of adding Pembrolizumab to endometrial cancer care.
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Knowledge of this previously unrecognized mechanism may aid therapy for patients with interleukin-6 signaling mutations and hyper-IgE Syndrome, or HIES.
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Uncovering a pathophysiological mechanism that initiates, transitions and sustains neuropathic pain holds promise for treating neuropathic pain.
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The Healthy Happy Kids program focuses on a different health and physical activity topic each week, encouraging children to make healthier choices.
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Be mindful this National Brain Tumor Awareness Month with events at UAB.
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UAB pediatric obstetrician and gynecologist provides tips to parents on having open conversation with their adolescent daughter about her overall reproductive health.
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Ashton Ayers was not expected to survive after an accident left her with a traumatic brain injury during her freshman year of high school. A decade later, Ayers defied the odds and graduated from the UAB School of Nursing.
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