Displaying items by tag: health and medicine
The gift will advance the use of induced pluripotent stem cells as a potential therapy for Alzheimer’s disease.
Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses.
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Early detection and mammography can reduce the risk of death caused by breast cancer.
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UAB experts advise parents to think about keeping kids safe this Halloween.
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With the help of the Comprehensive Snakebite Program, Raela Wells is up and moving only two months after a copperhead bit her twice, causing her leg to swell and become immobile — just in time for her wedding.
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People impacted by cancer will come together to celebrate and heal through arts and music in the Healing Harmonies choir project.
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The award recognizes Gilbert’s commitment to research and its application to clinical practice of dentistry.
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Experts provide safety tips for protecting one’s eyes, mouth and body from sports-related injuries this season.
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Pelvic floor therapy provides a conservative and holistic approach to pelvic floor dysfunction, but many women do not know about the treatment. JJ Fagen, UAB Medicine’s pelvic floor therapist, discusses the benefits of pelvic floor therapy and pelvic floor exercises
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AHA recognizes the UAB Cardiovascular Institute’s dedication to ensuring all heart failure patients have access to best practices and lifesaving care.
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Alabama K-12 public and private schools now have the option to receive asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, high-efficiency particulate — or HEPA —air purifiers, over-the-counter test kits, on-site liaisons and more through the UAB School of Public Health program.
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UAB’s new director of the Division of Urogynecology discusses pelvic organ prolapse prevention, treatment and the importance of open conversations around the condition that affects many women in the United States.
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The University of Alabama System approves plan to move forward with replacing Cooper Green’s current facility with a state-of-the-art medical clinic.
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Injury and illness can happen to anyone. Going to the right place of care could save lives.
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This grant will promote digital health literacy to assist with the growing need of patient engagement with technology.
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The Zorro-Flow Inc. is the newest startup from the UAB Harbert Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The device is the first external catheter to collect urine effectively, safely and comfortably from critically ill female neonates and children.
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As the Minority Health & Health Equity Research Center embarks on its next phase, it calls on all community members to work together to make health equity a reality.
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Engage in a sewing session and learn about social change advocacy at the UAB School of Public Health
A(MEND) will feature a discussion of quilting as it relates to social change advocacy, followed by a sewing session.
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Lung cancer patients in rural Alabama now have access to first-in-class stereotactic radiation treatments performed by UAB Medicine physicians.
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UAB patients who meet the criteria to be tested can talk to their physician about obtaining a test.