Displaying items by tag: department of family and community medicine
Using a handheld ultrasound device, a trained clinician can rapidly and accurately diagnose anything from kidney stones to heart function, saving time and money for patients in rural and urban underserved areas.
The multidisciplinary clinic will offer a full spectrum of sports and exercise medicine services to patients, including non-operative and surgical procedures and nutritional, biologic injections, cardio, exercise in pregnancy, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
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UAB Medicine will serve as the presenting medical partner of the Transplant Games of America when the event comes to Birmingham in July 2024.
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Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are providing tips on how to navigate the holiday season for those coping with or recovering from disordered eating patterns.
UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.
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The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the role of diet composition in Type 2 diabetes management.
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Earlier this spring, UAB providers, assisted by staff volunteers, performed various exams for the student-athletes, including an eye exam by UAB Eye Care, musculoskeletal exam, evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary function, and reading of standard vitals.
Attendees can learn about how to better optimize their performance and avoid injuries, new research in running medicine, nutrition, mental health, and more.
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USA Wheelchair Rugby athletes received acceleration/velocity and reaction time testing in their pre-participation exams for the first time.
AGHI is partnering with the UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine to aid research, patient care and insight on using the genomic sciences in primary care.
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UAB experts provide tips on how to maintain a heart-healthy diet.
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UAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.
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UAB experts discuss tips on exercising, eating healthy and avoiding additional stressors during the holiday season.
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UAB experts provide insight into alcohol and substance misuse, dangers and steps one can take to minimize the risk.
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This study will enroll patients to evaluate which combination of three proposed interventions — including health coaching, food delivery and remote patient monitoring — will help patients manage diabetes and also be sustainable for health systems to implement.
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UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine, UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine, the Professional Athletes Foundation of the NFL Players’ Association, and Living Heart Foundation partnered together to conduct free cardiac exams, neurological exams, orthopedic health exams, and exercise, nutrition and mental health screenings for former players.
UAB experts advise parents to think about keeping kids safe this Halloween.
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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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Self-care means taking time to do things that help people live well and improve their physical health and mental health. UAB experts provide tips on how to incorporate self-care into a daily routine.
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UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.
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