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New research from UAB demonstrates that the timing of branch chain amino acid consumption has significant implications for cardiac health and disease.

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UAB’s diverse workforce is recognized by Forbes as one of the best in the nation, chosen based on an independent survey of more than 50,000 employees working for companies employing at least 1,000 people.

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G207, an immunotherapy derived from a modified herpes virus is well tolerated in children with gliomas, and shows signs of clinical effectiveness

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Get the latest on what UAB’s Timothy Garvey, M.D., calls “a very powerful tool to treat obesity.”

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Following a more than 40 year career as a senior leader in healthcare, Will Ferniany, CEO of the UAB Health System and the UAB/Ascension St. Vincent's Alliance, will retire at the end of year.

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In a study of more than 6,000 American adults, UAB investigators found that those with a coronary artery calcium score greater than zero have a higher risk of cardiac events. CAC may help guide blood pressure control and comprehensive cardiovascular care.

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After a pause due to COVID-19, UAB has resumed enrollment for the All of Us Research Project.

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Research funding to UAB from the National Institutes of Health tops $300 million again.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the mental health of emergency department staff, both clinical and non-clinical.

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The list was made by a group that aspires to bolster and increase diversity across all scientific fields, promote retention through the “leaky academic pipeline,” and broaden academic and industrial awareness of diversity and inclusion.

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The CDC has updated guidelines to support wearing two masks, as well as saying nitrile medical gloves should not be used unless medically necessary.

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UAB — Alabama’s largest public employer and home of the state’s flagship academic medical center — has been named America’s No. 1 Best Large Employer by Forbes.

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In a new study from UAB, researchers found that eating grapes can protect skin from acute and chronic UV damage.

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Diethelm was chair of the UAB Department of Surgery, and built the UAB transplant program.

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UAB’s third president, former Vestavia mayor provided “visionary leadership and dedication to our institution and our community.”

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Now that effective vaccines for COVID-19 have been developed and are being distributed to members of the public, it is key for folks to understand the benefits of the COVID-19 vaccines.

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Use of the diabetes drug metformin — before a diagnosis of COVID-19 — was associated with a threefold decrease in mortality in COVID-19 patients with Type 2 diabetes.

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Emergency departments are crowded, and patients might want to consider alternative care options such as urgent care centers.

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Streptococcus pneumoniae is an opportunistic pathogen that commonly infects young children and the elderly. This atlas will help researchers better understand how to treat these infections.

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The International Health Promoting Campuses Network is guided by the Okanagan Charter, which calls on postsecondary schools to infuse health into all aspects of campus culture and lead health promotion action and collaboration locally and globally.

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