Patient news from UAB
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Family history plays a major role in heart health
If you exercise, eat right and don’t smoke, a history of heart disease in your family can still put you at risk – even if you are a female.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The right massage can relax the body and improve health
The benefits of massage therapy are both physical and mental; while some are immediate, others accumulate over time.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
UAB employees tackle breast cancer together in Courage Network
The UAB Courage Network provides an opportunity for employees who are newly diagnosed to lean on survivors for support.
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
Transverse Myelitis Foundation to fund UAB research
A Birmingham man coping with the spinal cord disease transverse myelitis creates a foundation to raise funds for research at UAB.
Friday, January 18, 2013
UAB expert co-authors new guidelines for mechanical heart support
UAB’s Pamboukian led committee and helped write first comprehensive care guidelines for patients.
Friday, December 21, 2012
Continuous dialysis for ICU patients provides better fluid removal
Renal replacement therapy performed continuously over 24 hours provides better hemodynamic tolerance, fluid removal in critically ill patients with kidney failure.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
UAB research shows Type 2 diabetes remission is possible through diet, exercise
Intensive lifestyle interventions can put Type 2 diabetes into remission, eliminate need for medication, according to a new study.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Simple steps can lower kidney stone risk
Men are more likely to get kidney stones than women, but you can avoid the pain.
Thursday, December 06, 2012
UAB receives grant to re-engage HIV patients to care, reduce transmission
New project between UAB’s 1917 Clinic and Birmingham AIDS Outreach will seek HIV patients who have fallen out of care and get them back in.
Monday, December 03, 2012
UAB Hematology Oncology now offers cancer care in Bessemer
New clinic provides high-quality care with infusion therapy to Bessemer and Tuscaloosa-area communities.
