Displaying items by tag: UAB Goal: Service to Community and State
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Beware the “silver tsunami” – the boomers turn 65 in 2011
“National estimates cite approximately 7,000 geriatricians currently certified to care for the growing boomer population. Yet our society will need more than 20,000 geriatricians to accommodate the increasing demand for specialized care.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Chef Frank Stitt adds a culinary cure to UAB hospital menu
UAB Hospital went to a full-time room-service approach for all patient meals in October 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
America’s “stroke belt” partially fueled by fried fish
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
UAB’s Alys Stephens Center presents Spencers Theatre of Illusion
Monday, December 20, 2010
Robotic surgery for head and neck cancer shows promise
Results from a recent study show robotic surgery offers a technically feasible and oncologically sound alternative treatment for some patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinomas
Monday, December 20, 2010
Common method for smoking cessation may not be best option
Trouble quitting? Maybe it's your motivation
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Born to run? UAB studies influence of genes on exercise
The TIGER Study, led by Molly Bray, will investigate the influence of variation in DNA sequence on body fatness and fitness.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Newborn care, training could save millions
Findings by Wally Carlo show an education-training program in basic neonatal care in developing countries can reduce neonatal mortality.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
’Tis the season to help feed the hungry
Campus Restaurants joined SODEXO’s Helping Hands Across America campaign to raise money for Magic City Harvest.
Monday, December 13, 2010
Pass the genes: These holiday stories could save your life
