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APPs are generally physician assistants or nurse practitioners, and in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurobiology, they account for more than 1,000 arrived patient appointments each year.
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UAB expert says wearing sunscreen and getting checked regularly by a dermatologist can be key in preventing skin cancer this summer.
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The goal of this project is to reduce health disparities in colonoscopy screening and colorectal cancer outcomes for vulnerable populations in Jefferson County.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with type 2 inflammation saw rapid and sustained improvements after treatment with the monoclonal antibody dupilumab.
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Reducing screen time, increasing physical activities and creating non-screen-related hobbies can help protect children’s eyes from irritation and strain.
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Autumn Beavers, M.D., has been awarded the Fulbright scholarship that will allow her to study in Tanzania.
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Participating in a clinical trial can be lifesaving, and now, more patients than ever have access to life-changing therapies at UAB.
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The CLA was made possible with support from Coca-Cola United, whose generous donation of $250,000 funded LHSA’s pilot academy.
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The device will be used to treat patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis who are at high or extreme risk for open-heart surgery.
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The Center for Clinical and Translational Science based at the University of Alabama at Birmingham has been awarded four grants from the National Center for Advancing Translational Science, part of the National Institutes of Health, totaling $82 million over seven years.
The clinic will provide primary care and specialty care services including endocrinology, nephrology and pain management.
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A newly identified subset of intestinal epithelial cells act as both the major target and a key responder in a mouse model of gut infection by the bacteria Citrobacter rodentium.
The new program emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition, as well as the importance of self-wellness factors such as sleep, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall performance and well-being of student-athletes.
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Kallie McDonald says following her heart and passion put her in a position to help women suffering from the same illness as her mom.
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Awards and honors continue for the PRCA/PRSSA at UAB chapter, where students put their classroom learning into real-world practice, preparing them for careers and vaulting them into the professional world.
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Megan Hays, Ph.D., explores five common productivity killers and offers practical solutions to overcome them.
School of Nursing student Emily Fonville quickly learned the UAB family is committed to helping each other achieve their purpose after her longtime health issues challenged her education.
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The new Brain Aging and Memory Hub will house the UAB Divisions of Neuropsychology and Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, as well as the Alzheimer’s Disease Center and the Evelyn F. McKnight Brain Institute.
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This serious mental health problem resists treatment, but a mouse model shows a potential new treatment.
Students enrolled in the UAB Department of Pediatrics Mini Medical School are immersed in hands-on learning about the wide variety of career opportunities in the health care field.
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