Displaying items by tag: school of medicine
Researchers at UAB reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk.
UAB expert studies head impact and helmet protection for equestrian riders.
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These findings in zebrafish and human heart muscle cells have clinical implications for patients with atrial fibrillation.
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UAB researchers are combining behavioral change theories, telemedicine and extended reality as they work to improve the physical and mental health of children with disabilities.
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Research from the centers will help drive new knowledge and foster positive and lasting societal benefits.
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This past June, through a competitive review process, the NIH renewed their five-year grant to continue UAB’s Center for AIDS Research pivotal work.
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A correlation was found between the social distancing index, a measure of overall social distancing behaviors observed, and higher rates of neonatal and early neonatal mortality, as well as preterm birth, when assessed with a lag period. Results were published today in JAMA Network Open.
Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria.
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Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.
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When discussing serious medical topics with children, a UAB psychologist says it is important to keep it simple: use language they understand and let them guide the discussion.
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For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.
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- department of obstetrics and gynecology
- department of neurology
- department of neurosurgery
- department of otolaryngology
- division of gerontology geriatrics and palliative care
- division of pulmonary allergy and critical care medicine
- division of endocrinology diabetes and metabolism
- department of urology
- department of orthopaedics
- division of gastroenterology and hepatology
- division of gastrointestinal surgery
- division of cardiovascular disease
- division of cardiothoracic surgery
- department of orthopaedic surgery
The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars in funding.
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This study is providing researchers with an infrastructure they can build upon as they work to fully understand how exercise impacts the entire body.
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The postpartum awareness bracelets will serve as medical alert bracelets and reminders for postpartum women to prioritize their own health.
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By prohibiting the Activin A protein from functioning, researchers were able to halt the development of dyskinesia symptoms and effectively erase the brain’s “bad memory” response to L-DOPA treatments.
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This devastating neurodevelopmental disorder has no currently approved treatments.
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Use of high-speed video microscopy and artificial intelligence provides calculated statistics like diastolic and systolic diameters, fractional shortening, and ejection fraction.
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As temperatures heat up, the risk of contracting a heat-related illness increases. Experts at UAB discuss the best ways to stay safe this summer.
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The construction of the Biomedical Research and Psychology Building signifies another milestone in UAB’s unwavering dedication to creating a transformative impact locally, statewide and globally.
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Across its esteemed academic campus, UAB’s graduate programs continue to shine.
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