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UAB Eye Care launches telemedicine services for low-vision care

Rural patients now have a telemedicine option as UAB Eye Care expands its services for people with low vision." Second pic: Low-vision services involves helping patients maximize their remaining vision with devices and training that are specific to their disorder and is provided by an optometrist with low-vision training. (Photo by: Lexi Coon)
Rural patients now have a telemedicine option as UAB Eye Care expands its services for people with low vision.

Hot car deaths and how parents can keep their child safe from the summer heat

Parent and UAB pediatrician Candice Dye, M.D., provides tips that can make the difference in saving a child’s life during hot summer months.
Parent and UAB pediatrician Candice Dye, M.D., provides tips that can make the difference in saving a child’s life during hot summer months.

UAB experts warn Delta variant could become dominant strain in U.S. within weeks

Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham encourage everyone to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the Delta variant, which is believed to be much more contagious and more harmful than original strains.
Experts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham encourage everyone to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the Delta variant, which is believed to be much more contagious and more harmful than original strains.

Three things to know about the long-term side effects of COVID vaccines

Many Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, and it is overwhelming. (Photo by: Andrea Mabry)

Many Americans say they want to “make sure the shot is safe” before getting vaccinated. That data is already in, and it is overwhelming. 

Patient trapped by fallen tree during tornado walks again thanks to UAB

Brian Mueller, certified prosthetist and manager of the UAB Orthotics and Prosthetics Clinic, assists Hernandez in his first steps since the accident. (Photo by: Andrea Mabry)
Arnoldo Vasquez Hernandez was pinned under an oak tree that fell on his house during a tornado in January 2021, requiring a rare, in-the-field amputation. After being fitted for a prosthetic leg, he is now able to take his first steps in nearly five months.

UAB professor receives grant to study precursor to multiple myeloma in African Americans

Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D., has received a $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study epigenetic contribution to the excess risk of a precursor of multiple myeloma in African Americans.
Elizabeth Brown, Ph.D., has received a $3.1 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study epigenetic contribution to the excess risk of a precursor of multiple myeloma in African Americans.

UAB professor selected to serve as standing member of NIH’s Aging Systems and Geriatrics Study Section, Center for Scientific Review

Thomas Buford, Ph.D., will serve a four-year term on the NIH’s Aging Systems and Geriatrics Study Section, Center for Scientific Review. (Photo by: Steve Wood)
Thomas Buford, Ph.D., will serve a four-year term on the NIH’s Aging Systems and Geriatrics Study Section, Center for Scientific Review.

UAB partners with ADPH to launch the Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control

Ten UAB experts, with specialties ranging from public health to infectious diseases, to pediatrics, will serve as investigators for the new Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control. (Photo by: Steve Wood)
Ten UAB experts, with specialties ranging from public health to infectious diseases, to pediatrics, will serve as investigators for the new Alabama Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control.

Genetic counselors bridge information gaps between genomic medicine and patients

The genetic counseling field has become an important component of medicine in the past decade. Alabama law now mandates all genetic counselors practicing in the state be licensed by fall of 2021.
The genetic counseling field has become an important component of medicine in the past decade. Alabama law now mandates all genetic counselors practicing in the state be licensed by fall of 2021.

UAB Hospital hits lowest number of hospitalized COVID-positive patients since March 2020

Hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 continue to decrease because of vaccinations, but we still need more people vaccinated. (Photo by: Andrea Mabry)
Hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 continue to decrease because of vaccinations, but we still need more people vaccinated.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital and Clinics solidifies commitment to local residents with purchase of Cahaba River Road facility

The location offers adult and pediatric optometry and ophthalmology services, and delivers the same vision care that Callahan Eye Hospital has provided on the UAB campus for the past 50 years. (Photo by: Steve Wood)
The location offers adult and pediatric optometry and ophthalmology services, and delivers the same vision care that Callahan Eye Hospital has provided on the UAB campus for the past 50 years.

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2

Judd: Alabama does not have high enough immunity to eradicate SARS-CoV-2
Immunity levels are keeping state case levels manageable for now, but the current vaccination rate will not end COVID and likely will lead to continued outbreaks.

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader

UAB Medicine again designated as a Healthcare Equality Leader
For the fourth time, UAB Medicine is recognized for excellence in equity and diversity by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation.

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow

Russell named a Harvard Macy fellow
As a fellow, Stephen Russell, M.D., professor with the UAB Department of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, will design and pilot a new UAB program using art works from artists of color to teach medical students about diversity and clinical insights.

Cooper Green Mercy Health Services holds fair, Salud hoy para Mañana Health

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

Hispanic members of the community are invited to Salud hoy para Mañana Health, a health fair hosted by Cooper Green Mercy Health Services.

A clear decision: cataract detection and removal

Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?
Did you know that you can have cataracts as young as 40 years of age but not actually experience vision problems until much later?

New Alzheimer’s drug not a panacea, but may slow worsening of the disease

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

The first new medication for Alzheimer’s disease in almost 20 years seems to reduce the amount of amyloid peptide in the brain, which may slow the progression of the disease.

Retired firefighter experiences complete response in clinical trial, shares story for National Cancer Survivors Day

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

In honor of National Cancer Survivors Day, O’Neal Cancer Center patient Charlotte Patterson reflects on her own cancer diagnosis and treatment.

Heart valve disease: another silent killer

Symptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life.

Symptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life. 

Celebrate physical and mental health during May with UAB sports medicine faculty

May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. UAB physicians offer tips for how to maintain a healthy mind and body.
May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. UAB physicians offer tips for how to maintain a healthy mind and body.

UAB Callahan Eye Hospital begins vision screening program for rural Alabamians

Patients of Cahaba Medical Care Federally Qualified Health Clinics, in the towns of Marion, Centreville and Maplesville, Alabama, can receive vision screening and testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.
Patients of Cahaba Medical Care Federally Qualified Health Clinics, in the towns of Marion, Centreville and Maplesville, Alabama, can receive vision screening and testing for glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy and other eye diseases.

New vaginitis clinic opens at UAB Highlands

New vaginitis clinic opens at UAB Highlands
Vaginal infections are extremely common in women. This new clinic will provide accurate screening and diagnosis of these infections and offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing as well as treatments.

New sports medicine/cardiology clinic to serve young athletes

Clinical experience during COVID-19 showed that a combination of sports medicine and pediatric cardiology would be helpful for young athletes.
Clinical experience during COVID-19 showed that a combination of sports medicine and pediatric cardiology would be helpful for young athletes.

UAB Medicine hosting lunch-and-learn series on post-COVID symptoms

The nine sessions of the lunch-and-learn will cover a host of issues from loss of smell to brain fog.
The nine sessions of the lunch-and-learn will cover a host of issues from loss of smell to brain fog.

New virtual reality gaming system transforms exercise therapy for children with physical disability

The new gaming system uses commercially available technology which helps to reduce costs.
The new gaming system uses commercially available technology which helps to reduce costs.

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track

O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center, other top U.S. cancer centers call for urgent action to get cancer-preventing HPV vaccination back on track
The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.

Birmingham artist pays tribute to UAB program serving pregnant women battling addiction

The "Peony Project" displayed at the Beverly McNeil Gallery (Photo by Lexi Coon)

UAB’s Comprehensive Addiction in Pregnancy Program is honored through the “Peony Project” exhibition displayed at Beverly McNeil Gallery.

Study confirms: Controlling blood pressure is critically important in preventing heart disease and stroke

Controlling blood pressure is critically important in preventing heart disease and stroke.

Final results of the UAB-led national study on high blood pressure confirm a target goal of less than 120 mm Hg reduces adverse events.

Be trauma-aware

The number of patients seen at the UAB trauma center continues to rise, requiring increased investment in people and resources to provide treatment.
The number of patients seen at the UAB trauma center continues to rise, requiring increased investment in people and resources to provide treatment.

UAB’s Sheikh is one of the first female transplant surgeons from Pakistan

UAB’s Sheikh is one of the first female transplant surgeons from Pakistan
The Journal of Pakistan Medical Association reported in 2016 that 69.6 percent of registered medical doctors were male.
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