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1917 Clinic Sets Sights on New Location
Our 1917 Clinic will relocate to a much larger space in Birmingham's Lakeview district late next year or possibly early 2021. As the largest HIV health care unit in Alabama and one of the country’s preeminent HIV clinics, 1917 cares for more than 3,600 active patients. The new clinic space will incorporate a full pharmacy, activity space for physical exercise and classes, as well as a resource center with access to computers and meeting space specifically designed for patient use. -
Research points to possible target to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF
This study included preclinical experiments and use of bronchoalveolar cells from IPF patients. -
New guidelines lead to improvement in cholesterol levels in Americans, but more work is needed
A study conducted by UAB investigators reports a decline in cholesterol levels since the 2013 cholesterol guidelines, but more needs to be done in the way of improving cardiovascular health. -
Heart procedure won’t slow down 97-year-old World War II veteran
Trussville resident and World War II veteran Chuck Tompkins has no intention of slowing down, even after undergoing a TAVR procedure. -
Hematology and Oncology Launches Cancer Triage Clinic!
The Department of Medicine is delighted to report the opening of a new clinic in Hematology and Oncology. Our new providers Dr. Arnab Basu, Dr. Aparna Hegde, Keri Mclendon, and Kaci Weaver, began seeing patients with a pending cancer diagnosis on November 1. This expanded access will help us see these patients faster, and hasten them on the road to treatment. -
UAB’s 1917 Clinic to find new home in Lakeview
UAB’s long-standing HIV clinic is set to move locations in late 2020. -
Wealth matters when it comes to obesity
This first-of-its-kind study aims to address this information gap by examining total net worth in conjunction with five components of wealth. -
Following NCCN guidelines for metastatic breast cancer treatment could significantly reduce costs for patients
A new UAB study shows metastatic breast cancer patients treated outside of NCCN guidelines had significantly higher costs. -
A kinase identified as possible target to treat heart failure
New study identifies HIPK2 as a novel regulator of heart failure progression. -
Agarwal to become president of American Society of Nephrology
Agarwal will lead an organization of more than 20,000 health professionals from 131 countries dedicated to leading the fight against kidney diseases. -
Study Sheds New Light on Beta Blockers in COPD
Mark Dransfield, MD (Professor, Pulmonary, Allergy and Critical Care) and colleagues have published their findings on the potential of beta blockers to prevent exacerbations of COPD. The results of their prospective, randomized trial reported in the New England Journal of Medicine indicate that beta-blockers do not prevent COPD exacerbations. Further, their research provokes a re-examination of the overall risk-benefit of beta-blockers for patients with both COPD and cardiac indications. -
Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free this season
UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season. -
NIH study to explore vaccine for gonorrhea prevention
A new study will help UAB researchers determine the efficacy of a potential new vaccine for gonorrhea prevention. -
Beta-blocker trial does not reduce risks for COPD patients
COPD is the third leading cause of death worldwide. -
Congratulations to Our Newly Promoted Faculty!
The Department of Medicine is delighted to celebrate 18 faculty members who received the rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor as of October 1, 2019. We also recognize four who were awarded tenure.Achieving these milestones is a tremendous accomplishment, and we salute each one for their outstanding contributions to academic medicine.
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Dr. Edward Partridge receives significant Black Belt Legacy Award
Dr. Edward Partridge was selected by the Black Belt Community Foundation as the 2019 Black Belt Legacy Award recipient. -
Four UAB women receive American Association of University Women fellowships and grant
The American Association of University Women awarded four UAB women who are making a difference in the lives of other women and girls. -
UAB website aims to educate public about the flu, prevention and treatment
UAB is taking extra measures to promote flu prevention this season through education. -
Blazer Bolt on Oct. 19 will benefit adult and child brain cancer research
The sixth annual Blazer Bolt for Brain Cancer is Saturday, Oct. 19. -
Hematology & Oncology Division Lifts 7,000 Pounds for Community Service
Pictured: Volunteers from the Division of Hematology and Oncology Serve at the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama.A community-minded group of 15 volunteers from the Division of Hematology and Oncology participated in a morning of service at the Community Foodbank of Central Alabama. They packed 168 boxes of mobile pantry items (4,200 lbs.) that will be distributed throughout the state, packed 420 individual Weekenders BackPack kits (1,680 lbs.) that will go to school-aged kids and their families, and weighed over 1,100 lbs. of sorted donations. That’s 7,000 lbs. of awesome. We salute you, Hem/Onc crew!
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