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Cannon has performed more robotic colorectal resections than any other female surgeon in the country, and the second most amongst all academic surgeons.
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AGHI published data on 176 rare-disease participants and 5,369 participants, showcasing how genetic analysis can help provide important medical information.
The study highlights the common host genetic factors that influence the composition of the human gut microbiome, a major factor in human health.
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UAB’s third president, former Vestavia mayor provided “visionary leadership and dedication to our institution and our community.”
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Now that effective vaccines for COVID-19 have been developed and are being distributed to members of the public, it is key for folks to understand the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines.
The new location offers a wide range of comprehensive and specialty eye services to patients in and around the city of Trussville.
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Use of the diabetes drug metformin — before a diagnosis of COVID-19 — was associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes.
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A UAB professor continues breast cancer prevention research with additional funding through the National Institutes of Health.
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The State of the UAB School of Medicine presentation on Jan. 27 will include highlights from the past year and an update on future growth
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At UAB Hospital, the term “COVID convalesced” is used when a patient is no longer considered infectious to others and can be moved out of a COVID-specific care unit, but is still sick and requires intensive medical attention.
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This special issue of the Journal of Neuroscience Research puts a spotlight on research by women neuroscientists and the challenges and hurdles they face.
This large study of high-volume emergency departments showed that health care workers had a low rate of infection, but that some were unaware of an undiagnosed infection.
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The O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB will hold its 36th annual and first-ever virtual ArtBLINK Gala on Friday, Feb. 5, featuring an online art auction of 20 original pieces from local artists to support cancer research.
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Leath, a UAB gynecologic oncologist, professor of medicine and senior scientist, has been named new chair of the Division.
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In advance of public vaccination, a quick and accurate COVID-19 antibody test will help determine the presence of neutralizing antibodies, the molecules that aid in protection against the virus.
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A UAB School of Medicine professor has been named chair of the Department of Psychiatry.
Observational clinical research of COVID-19 patients can help clinicians better understand how the previously unknown SARS-CoV-2 virus acts, and findings from this research can better inform treatment and vaccine design.
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UAB Hospital practice areas honored with the “Best Hospital” designation include obstetrics, orthopedics, heart care, stroke care, cancer care and breast care.
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The challenge focuses on understanding the relationships between health conditions, health disparities and social determinants of health at the county level that may bring a higher burden of illness or mortality due to COVID-19.
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This specialized office at the O’Neal Cancer Center marks its silver anniversary with renewed commitment to reaching the medically underserved and tackling cancer health disparities in the state and surrounding areas.
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