Displaying items by tag: school of public health
Risk of long-term stroke equally and effectively lowered in stenting and invasive surgery procedures.
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Aged drivers and women using prescription sleep medicines at higher risk for motor vehicle collisions.
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A UAB-led study shows that, for older patients, carotid artery surgery is safer than stenting.
The Birmingham Business Journal’s award recognizes UAB’s next generation of leaders for their efforts in health care policy and strategic planning.
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Articles in peer-reviewed research journals sometimes have mistakes, and a UAB study shows the process to correct such mistakes is flawed.
A UAB study found that minority Americans who encounter discriminatory sentiments and actions are more likely to experience panic attacks, and smoking or consuming excessive amounts of alcohol were also identified as factors.
Research shows blacks are nearly three times more likely to have a stroke at age 45 than whites.
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With more than 162,000 square feet, the new UAB Hill Student Center is the living room of the university and provides places for students to congregate, eat and study, making it their home away from home.
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UAB online programs ranked in six of the eight categories measured.
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Space heater collection highlights conservation, cost-cutting efforts at UAB School of Public Health
A 500-watt space heater can cost an estimated $306.60 per year in power consumption, so UAB School of Public Health faculty and staff are giving theirs to a local organization, as well as taking other steps to save energy and money.
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The Central Alabama Caribbean American Organization shares Caribbean culture and is a resource for area students from the Caribbean.
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Research suggests a link between short sleep and obesity from secondary eating and drinking while engaged in another activity.
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With significant implications to its student enrollment and economic impact in the region, UAB’s partnership with INTO University Partnerships will increase access for international students to one of the nation’s most diverse college campuses.
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Stylish but dangerous? UAB study looks at injuries caused by wearing high-heeled shoes.
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The methods used to gather data for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines are flawed and should be discarded, researchers say.
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Baby Friendly USA has recognized UAB Hospital’s efforts to educate and support breastfeeding mothers.
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UAB Research Administration carefully invests to keep investigators competitive in an era of tight grant funding.
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UAB’s David Allison, Ph.D., has been named to a prestigious fellowship with the American Heart Association for his work in nutrition and obesity.
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Grants from late ESPN anchor Stuart Scott’s memorial fund through the V Foundation will support cancer biomarker research from UAB’s Ojesina.
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UAB’s Virginia Howard has been honored for her work to find novel and powerful approaches to reduce the burden of stroke and heart disease.
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