Wednesday, July 11, 2012

UAB News Update: July 11, 2012

Donna Arnett

HONORS
UAB's Donna Arnett becomes first epidemiologist to lead American Heart Association.
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Students unearth clues STUDENTS
UAB students unearth clues to tell Birmingham's story.
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Cardiac arrest COMMUNITY
UAB researchers are working to improve 'dismal' cardiac arrest rate.
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Eric Essix ARTS
Guitarist Eric Essix celebrates
CD release with concert at UAB's Alys Stephens Center.

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Sleep debt FINDINGS
Sleep debt hikes risk of stroke symptoms, despite a healthy body mass index.
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Microbiome RESEARCH
Defined healthy microbiome will shake up understanding of many diseases.
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Online accounting BUSINESS
UAB's School of Business now offers
a fully online accounting degree.

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Hip replacement HEALTH
Younger patients are now candidates
for hip replacement, thanks to new
surgical techniques and materials.

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Tree of Life SCI/TECH
National Science Foundation selects UAB biologist for prestigious Tree of Life team.
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Obesity drugs

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Summer

SKEETERS, SNAKES & TICKS

• Avoid snakebite by placing hands and feet carefully while hiking and wear long pants
Use an insect repellent with a DEET concentration of 10 to 30 percent
• Carry an EpiPen if you are allergic to bee or wasp stings
Always keep a freshly stocked first aid kit on hand

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Adoption clinic
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