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Björkman will speak on “Structural correlates of antibody neutralization of pathogenic viruses.”
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Blacks face much greater rates of heart disease than do whites. A wider study is needed to further investigate this racial difference and identify potential therapeutic targets.
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Many people experience sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest in daily life when days get shorter and weather gets colder. That might just be the “holiday blues,” but it also could be a medical condition known as seasonal affective disorder.
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UAB has been certified in ventricular assist devices every two years since 2008.
Anindya Dutta, M.D., Ph.D., and colleagues now have detailed the first structure-function study of this long non-coding RNA.
The ninth annual Rare Disease Genomics Symposium will take place virtually March 4 from 12-4:30 p.m.
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Although combination chemotherapy with radiation has been the standard of care for treating rectal cancer for more than 20 years, very little is known about why some tumors are more resistant to this treatment than others.
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Southern Research has 400 full-time employees, brings in $80 million in revenue and has an annual economic impact of $150 million.
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With news about UAB’s first peer-reviewed, published transplant of genetically modified pig kidneys into a brain-dead human individual, there are many questions about what this means for the future of transplant and how this will save countless lives moving forward.
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Throughout 2020, the decline in pediatric emergency department visits among Black and public or self-insured patients was consistently larger than other demographics.
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UAB physicians are working on the next steps to begin compassionate or emergency use of the pig kidneys in living humans. Two major approvals will be required.
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Megan Hays, Ph.D., provides tips on how to overcome burnout.
Heart-healthy recipes have numerous other health benefits as well, such as strengthening gastrointestinal health and lowering blood-sugar and cholesterol levels.
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Heffron will assume the role of director July 1, 2022.
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In response to a viral infection, intrinsic IL-2 production by effector CD8 T cells affects IL-2 signaling, leading to different fates for two subsets of those cells — the one producing IL-2 and the one not producing IL-2.
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UAB infectious diseases expert will discuss mask fit, filtration and effectiveness during the coronavirus pandemic in a free webinar Feb. 17 from noon-1 p.m.
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This is the first time eye care will be provided on-site at the 1917 Clinic.
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The new procedure uses a balloon to separate bones in the shoulder, reducing pain and allowing physical therapy a chance to work.
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UAB’s new intraoperative MRI suite allows for real time magnetic resonance imaging during surgical procedures.
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The COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the disparities in health and health care access faced by underserved communities.
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