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The study found that using a vaginal swab was more accurate than using urine for three types of sexually transmitted infections.
These effector memory B cells appear poised for a rapid serum antibody response upon secondary challenge one year later, and evidence shows that the cells in this subset differ from all previously described memory B cell subsets.
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The federal mandate, which was announced in 2011 and implemented in 2014, limited acetaminophen to 325 milligrams per opioid-acetaminophen combination pill. Acetaminophen is toxic to livers at high doses.
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The findings indicate that inflammation is present in the brain early in the disease’s progression, but how inflammation affects disease progression remains unknown.
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UAB is committed to increasing awareness and education about colorectal cancer throughout the month of March.
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Having a bacterial infection at the same time as COVID-19 is a greater risk factor for COVID-19 severity and mortality than previously described risk factors such as advanced age, male sex or various comorbidities.
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- school of medicine
- department of medicine
- department of microbiology
- department of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine
- department of pediatrics
- division of pulmonary allergy and critical care medicine
- division of neonatology
- division of pediatric critical care medicine
- division of infectious diseases
- hugh kaul personalized medicine institute
- uab medical scientist training program
A grant from ADPH will provide colonoscopies for at-risk patients of Cooper Green during colorectal cancer awareness month in March.
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Bhatt serves as the medical director of the UAB Pulmonary Function and Exercise Physiology Lab and the UAB Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program.
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Experts say it is never too late for women to know their risk factors and take steps to prevent heart disease.
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The research team analyzed the clinical outcomes of more than 12,000 patients who had a TEE-guided percutaneous transcatheter intervention and found that, over the past decade, 3.6 percent of patients who had this procedure had complications.
Basic research in bacteria has led Michael Niederweis and Moon Nahm to 17 U.S. patents and various new technologies with real impacts on the welfare of society.
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Learn what broken heart syndrome is, who is at risk for it, how to prevent it and more.
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Hold onto your stomachs, folks. Norovirus is back and ready to spoil the party with its infamous symptoms.
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UAB experts provide tips on how to maintain a heart-healthy diet.
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Many with diabetes might get overwhelmed or experience burnout. Follow these five self-care diabetes tips from the UAB Comprehensive Diabetes Center to show yourself some love this February.
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An overabundance of mast cells, which are important components of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow, can lead to a variety of health issues.
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Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas in one or more organs of the body.
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A nationwide study led by UAB researchers showed that cardiovascular health in young adults did not improve from 2007-2018 and only one in four people in that age group have ideal cardiovascular health.
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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 Hospital practice areas were honored with the “Best Hospital” designation, including cancer care, bariatric surgery, heart care, stroke care, minimally invasive surgery, comprehensive breast care, mammograms, obstetrics and women’s services.
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