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New single port robot changing robotic surgery at UAB
Patients at UAB now have access to state-of-the-art robotic surgery technology. -
Richard Davis 45 years in Maternal-Fetal Medicine
Davis’ 45 years in Maternal-Fetal Medicine ‘kept him on his toes’Written by Haley HerfurthFebruary 28, 2019Print Email Richard Davis, M.D., professor in the Division of Maternal-Fetal MedicineRichard Davis, M.D., can count on one hand the number of places he’s practiced medicine — in[…] -
The “Fourth Trimester”: when maternal care continues
If you’ve noticed these symptoms after giving birth, you may want to call your doctor. -
Early screening for gestational diabetes in pregnant, obese women may be unhelpful
In light of new study results, guidelines for early gestational diabetes screening in obese pregnant women will need reassessment. -
Top Box Communicators
In January UAB Medicine recognized top-performing providers for communication for 2018 with a reception. Nine Ob/Gyn faculty members were among the 144 providers honored. Top-performing means that patients consistently (95% of the time or greater) gave these providers the best[…]
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Oncology Opiod Project
In early 2018 the Gynecologic Oncology division partnered with UAB Care to take action against the opioid crisis. Dr. Michael Straughn, fellowship director for the division, approached the UAB Care team in March 2018 following the 2018 Society of Gynecologic[…]
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UAB earns Women’s Choice Award “Best Hospital” designation for five areas
UAB Hospital practice areas honored with the “Best Hospital” designation include obstetrics, bariatric surgery, heart care, cancer care and breast cancer. -
Chu receives grant to expand SeamlessMD
Using SeamlessMD, UAB Medicine provides patients with a digital experience through which they can access information about their surgeries via cellphone, tablet or computer — from surgery preparation to the recovery process. -
Jenkins named interim chair of Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Todd Jenkins, M.D., MSHA, FACOG, has been named the interim chair for the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology effective October 1, 2018. -
UAB Hospital updates flu visitation policies for Women & Infants Center
In an effort to protect the health of our patients and staff this flu season, certain visitor restrictions and precautions will be in place at UAB. -
In childbirth, when to begin pushing does matter
Women who delay pushing during labor face higher risks for infection and bleeding without reducing the likelihood of having a cesarean delivery. -
Gynecologic cancers – early detection and understanding symptoms can save lives
September is Gynecologic Cancer Awareness Month, and UAB wants women at all life stages to understand symptoms and the preventive measures they can take. -
UAB studies benefits, risks of elective labor induction
UAB a part of NIH study that published new findings on induced labor at 39 weeks. -
Nation’s top cancer centers to endorse elimination of HPV-related cancers
The UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center joins forces with other leading cancer centers to increase vaccination rates and screenings to eliminate HPV-related cancers, starting with cervical cancer. -
School of Medicine earns U.S. News & World Report rankings
The UAB School of Medicine ranks among the nation’s best medical schools, according to the 2019 U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Graduate Schools Rankings.”
