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BBJ honors transplant surgeon Jayme Locke as one of its Top 40 Under 40

Award given annually to top young professionals in Birmingham based on their contribution to their company, impact on the business world and role in their community.

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$17 million multi-institutional grant to maximize kidney transplant survival

Immune system cells and a drug used for treating rheumatoid arthritis will be studied in an effort to reduce inflammation in kidney transplants and improve long-term function.

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UAB heart physicians devise new hybrid robotic, stenting procedure to get Anniston man quickly back on his feet

A robotics and cardiac cath procedure was carried out over three days and meant patient did not have to undergo more rigorous bypass surgery.

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Jordan to lead association of surgical residency directors

The challenge is to address academic, regulatory and financial issues affecting the education of vascular surgeons.

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Rue included among Becker’s top 100 “CMOs to Know”

Chief of trauma surgery at UAB honored for commitment to safety and quality.

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UAB researchers find comparable efficacy in two transvaginal surgical approaches for apical prolapse

Landmark research for the surgical management of apical vaginal prolapse reveals comparable efficacy of sacrospinous ligament fixation and uterosacral ligament suspension, and that perioperative treatment is not indicated.

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UAB’s Moellinger wins major research award at Cardiology 2014

Moellinger was presented Nursing Scientist Award before an international group of more than 1,000 medical experts.

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Snow can’t stop the Southeast’s largest kidney transplant chain at UAB

Physicians and staff spent three days and nights in-hospital during the South’s recent winter storm to ensure success of a kidney transplant chain that stands at 13 and counting.

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Low-income minority patients with diabetes have low eye-care-usage rates

A UAB study shows that minority, low-income patients with diabetes have low eye-care-utilization rates.

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Cancer patients at increased risk for severe flu complications

Weakened immune systems due to diseases like cancer cause increased risk of severe complications from the flu virus — experts advise vaccine shot, not mist.

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Cancer-fighting technology progressing well in phase I clinical trial

PNP Therapeutics, UAB and Southern Research Institute work abolishes otherwise unmanageable human cancers in preclinical rodent studies.

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Board of Trustees approve appointments

The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved several faculty appointments and the establishment of an endowed lecture during its recent meeting.

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Julian named professor emeritus in surgery and medicine

His work in IgA nephropathy and kidney transplantation has resulted in more than 200 publications.

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Neurosurgery elevated to department status at UAB

A Department of Neurosurgery, effective Oct. 1, 2013, will increase the profile of an internationally renowned program.

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UAB Digestive Health Center manages lifestyle, not just disease

New UAB Digestive Health Center is a one stop shop for patients.

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Young named assistant dean for medical student diversity and inclusion

New UAB School of Medicine position will strengthen UAB’s commitment to training a healthcare workforce reflective of Alabama’s needs.

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Charles Barkley’s bark a common vocal sore spot

With the NCAA basketball finals underway a voice can easily go hoarse from the yelling and hoopla; here’s how to prevent or care for it.

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Will Deal, former dean of UAB School of Medicine, passes away at 76

Deal served as UAB senior vice president of Medicine and dean of the School of Medicine from October 1997 until October 2004.

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Digestive Health Center created at UAB

The center will be defined by interdisciplinary collaboration among UAB scientists, clinicians and educators with a goal of improving patient outcomes.

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Assimos appointed to endowed chair of urologic surgery

Assimos is the inaugural holder of the Anton J. Bueschen, M.D., Endowed Chair in Urologic Surgery and Research

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