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In addition to providing excellent trauma care, UAB surgeons continue to establish innovative programs to better improve trauma care in Alabama.
The program is designed specifically to treat women and address the distinct concerns and unique risk factors that women may experience.
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Pulsed-field ablation disrupts the cellular membranes of vein tissue, irreversibly preventing those membranes from conducting electricity. This protects the heart from the rapid impulses which can cause atrial fibrillation.
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Individuals in their 20s and 30s should be aware of the warning signs of colon cancer to know when to seek medical attention.
Alarmingly inadequate supply of blood, economic disparity and logistics among many factors playing a role in fueling shortage.
Although living with his congenital heart defect has come with its challenges, Bill Wingate hopes he can encourage others with similar conditions.
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At 15 months old, Brooke Miley Lillie received a heart transplant. At 19, she received a kidney. At 27, she defied the odds and delivered her first daughter at UAB Hospital.
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The regimen — which relies solely on already FDA-approved medications — showed remarkable success in Parsons model case series.
UAB Hospital practice areas were honored with the “Best Hospital” designation, including cancer care, heart care, stroke care, minimally invasive surgery, comprehensive breast care, mammograms, obstetrics and women’s services.
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As there is no current treatment for acute and recurrent acute pancreatitis, Dudeja hopes this grant will provide hope for those suffering with the disease.
Burn survivor who received innovative “spray-on skin” treatment now giving back to UAB burn patients
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There are several ways you can reduce your chances of pancreatic-related illness and monitor your overall well-being for any sudden changes.
Grant will further investigate the recent evidence from military and civilian medicine that suggests outcomes may be better when trauma patients receive whole blood, instead of previously separated blood products.
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The world’s first clinical trial of Resuscitative Endovascular Balloon Occlusion of the Aorta found that patients treated with REBOA were more likely to die than those who did not undergo REBOA.
Before a woman reaches the age of 40, a breast self-exam can help her stay mindful of her breast health and could potentially save her life if a cancerous lump is found early.
The cheers and claps of the Blazers roared as Lexie rang the bell to mark the completion of her last breast cancer radiation treatment.
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Physicians in the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB are advancing the field of thyroid care with cutting-edge, patient-specific procedures and collaborative research investigations.
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Undergoing surgery can be a highly stressful time for patients and families. Surgeons at UAB work with a team of health care providers to guide patients through the surgery process and provide high-quality, personalized care.
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This study, performed in a pre-clinical human model, is the first time xenotransplanted pig kidneys have shown clearance of creatinine and shown a standard immunosuppression regimen may be sufficient.
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Knowing the signs of this cancer can be lifesaving as sometimes the symptoms can mirror those of benign conditions.
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