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Rapid increase in seasonal flu cases taxes area hospitals

Rapid increase in seasonal flu cases taxes area hospitals

With Birmingham-area hospital emergency medicine resources stretched to capacity, physicians urge those with flu symptoms to call primary care providers or utilize UAB eMedicine.

Now, THAT’s an ambulance

Now, THAT’s an ambulance
UAB adds another rolling intensive care unit to the fleet of its Critical Care Transport program.

UAB School of Public Health’s online degree ranked nationally

UAB School of Public Health’s online degree ranked nationally
The online master’s degree offered by the School of Public Health has been ranked second nationally.

Exercise and cognitive training may be most effective in reducing MCI, an Alzheimer’s disease pre-cursor

Exercise and cognitive training may be most effective in reducing MCI, an Alzheimer’s disease pre-cursor
New guidelines suggest exercise and cognitive training can help lower the risk of dementia for those with mild cognitive impairment.

UAB School of Optometry ranks among top three

UAB School of Optometry ranks among top three
The School of Optometry ranked third nationally in research funding and second nationally in basic biomedical research funding.

World record Kidney Chain extends with inspired organ donors

World record Kidney Chain extends with inspired organ donors

A TEDx Birmingham talk by Jayme Locke inspires an Alabamian to donate altruistically and save more lives.

Seeking better quality of life in older adults with cancer

Seeking better quality of life in older adults with cancer

Of the 15 million people living with cancer in the United States in 2016, 62 percent were 65 years or older.

A new study could uncover the root causes of preterm births

A new study could uncover the root causes of preterm births

A UAB professor will conduct new research that could provide answers to questions about the causes of preterm birth.

Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart disease

Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart disease

Natriuretic peptides are routinely used as “gold-standard” biomarkers for diagnosis of heart disease.

Adult cardiovascular surgery earns top quality rating

Adult cardiovascular surgery earns top quality rating

UAB is one of only three hospitals in the United States to receive a three-star ranking in each of the five categories of surgery.

Postmenopausal women advised not to take hormones for chronic diseases

Postmenopausal women advised not to take hormones for chronic diseases

A national task force suggests hormone therapy does not help with chronic conditions.

Improving sleep quality for breast cancer survivors

Improving sleep quality for breast cancer survivors
Nearly one in three breast cancer survivors suffers from poor sleep, which can lead to greater mortality.

UAB Proton Therapy Center construction to start in early 2018

UAB Proton Therapy Center construction to start in early 2018
With financing secured and site preparation underway, UAB’s Proton Therapy Center looks to begin construction in January 2018.

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Coping with grief

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Coping with grief
The first holiday season following the death of a loved one can be tough. A UAB psychologist has some suggestions for coping.

UAB joins national emergency trials network

UAB joins national emergency trials network
UAB will participate in the National Institutes of Health SIREN Network, a series of clinical trials for out-of-hospital medical emergencies.

Celebrating 25 years of psychiatric medicine at UAB

Celebrating 25 years of psychiatric medicine at UAB
The Center for Psychiatric Medicine at UAB celebrates 25 years as a leader in mental healthcare.

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Don’t let stress make this a blue Christmas

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Don’t let stress make this a blue Christmas
Setting expectations and recognizing limits are keys to keeping the holidays from getting you down.

Two Alabamians push UAB Hospital past milestone of 10,000 kidney transplants

Two Alabamians push UAB Hospital past milestone of 10,000 kidney transplants
Michael Cox is kidney transplant recipient No. 10,000. Tony Adams became the 10,001st recipient after his brother — and UAB employee — Daniel Adams became his donor.

UAB awarded $250,000 grant to uncover root causes of lupus

UAB awarded $250,000 grant to uncover root causes of lupus
A UAB researcher investigates how lupus develops and why certain demographics are at higher risk of flare-ups.

End-of-life care that goes beyond the condition

End-of-life care that goes beyond the condition
UAB provides emotional, social and spiritual care beyond the pain of life-threatening illnesses and diseases to help patients have the best quality of life.

Cosmetic dermatology now available at UAB Hospital

Cosmetic dermatology now available at UAB Hospital
Rejuvenate your skin with UAB’s newest line of services through the Department of Dermatology.

Community researchers join scientists to study impact of social determinants on health

Community researchers join scientists to study impact of social determinants on health
Community members and academic investigators have teamed up to publish research in Ethnicity & Disease.

Examining pediatric palliative care needs of infants and their families

Examining pediatric palliative care needs of infants and their families
A two-year, $154,000 grant will help Erin Currie, Ph.D., study pediatric palliative care needs in the Deep South.

Neighborhood safety plays role in youth physical activity

Neighborhood safety plays role in youth physical activity
Sarah-Jeanne Salvy, Ph.D., says the findings of her research emphasize the importance of considering social factors when examining the impact of neighborhood on physical activity.

UAB expands Vision Therapy Clinic to provide treatment beyond prescription lenses

UAB expands Vision Therapy Clinic to provide treatment beyond prescription lenses
Vision therapy plays a key role in developing the visual system to help with focusing and eye coordination.

WWII veteran’s TAVR procedure provides opportunity to overcome one more challenge

WWII veteran’s TAVR procedure provides opportunity to overcome one more challenge
Harden Davis couldn’t walk 30 feet without having shortness of breath; but thanks to UAB doctors, he now breathes easy and has renewed energy.

Nurses partner with families for a healthy future

Nurses partner with families for a healthy future
The UAB School of Nursing and community partners are providing a helping hand for vulnerable first-time mothers through Nurse-Family Partnership®.

UAB establishes Obesity Health Disparities Research Center

UAB establishes Obesity Health Disparities Research Center
The center is funded by a $7 million grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities.

Nutrition program aims to decrease chronic disease in those living with HIV

Nutrition program aims to decrease chronic disease in those living with HIV
A collaboration between Birmingham AIDS Outreach and the UAB 1917 Clinic looks to provide nutrition support and education to address and prevent the rise of chronic disease in patients living with HIV.

Study examines how man’s best friend can help therapy patients improve

Study examines how man’s best friend can help therapy patients improve
The research team will measure physical-based outcomes as well as emotional-based outcomes from the therapy.
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