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Announcing co-directors for Diversity and Inclusion in the Pediatric Residency Program
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We are excited to announce Chrystal Rutledge, M.D., Pediatric Critical Care, and Ana Xavier, M.D., Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, have been appointed as the co-directors of Diversity and Inclusion for the UAB Pediatrics Residency Program. Tina Simpson, M.D., Adolescent Medicine will serve[…] -
Dr. Coyne-Beasley selected to serve on Healthcare Leadership Academy Advisory Board
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Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., Adolescent Medicine, has been selected to serve on the Healthcare Leadership Academy (HLA) Advisory Board. The HLA is a collaboration between the Collat School of Business and the School of Medicine. The program offers training opportunities and develops leadership skills essential[…] -
A dual antenatal therapy benefits extreme preterm babies better than either alone or none
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Two treatments given together before birth — magnesium sulfate and corticosteroids — can improve outcomes in preterm children. -
UAB Pediatric Primary Care Clinic receives Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition
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The UAB Pediatric Primary Care Clinic has been awarded recognition by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.In order to achieve NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Recognition, the UAB Pediatric Primary Care Clinic must meet certain standards[…] -
Dr. Coyne-Beasley elected to board of directors for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
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Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D., has been elected to the board of directors for the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). Dr. Coyne-Beasley will serve a three-year term from July 2020 to June 2023. As part of her role on the board[…] -
Higher-volume feedings help postnatal growth in preterm infants
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Higher-volume feedings were determined to help postnatal growth in preterm infants. -
Study: Racial/ethnic disparities in rates of potentially lifesaving care practices are decreasing over time
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In a study led by a UAB neonatologist, findings showed that racial and ethnic disparities in preterm infants decreased. -
Dr. Trieu recipient of 2019-2020 Spring Research Roundtable/Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award
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Please join us in congratulating Connie Trieu, M.D., Second Year Fellow- Pediatric Infectious Diseases, on receiving the 2019-2020 Spring Fellow Research Roundtable/Fellow Core Conference Attendance Award. This allows her to attend a scientific meeting of her choice, within the continental United[…] -
UAB researchers to study one-dose antibiotic for prevention of maternal and infant sepsis
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Researchers from UAB are working with the NIH and Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to study a potential antibiotic to treat maternal and infant sepsis in low-income countries. -
4 named to endowed chairs and professorships
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Endowed chairs in cancer disparity research and psychiatry were appointed, along with endowed professorships in pediatrics and otolaryngology; all are inaugural holders.
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Patrick Snyder, a PGY3 resident wrote a thoughtful article on racism in medicine. We are proud to have him as a member of @uabpeds! Check out his piece at the link. #uabpedsresidency services.aap.org/en/news-room/a…
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Dr. Tamera Coyne-Beasley has been elected to the board of directors for the @NFID_Vaccines. As part of her role, she will serve on the NFID Continuing Professional Education Committee & the Work Group on Strategic Opportunities. Click here to learn more go.uab.edu/9ruew
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In a study recently published in @JAMANetwork racial & ethnic disparities in rates of potentially lifesaving care practices where shown to decrease over time. Dr. Colm Travers is PI on this study. #neonatology uab.edu/news/research/…
