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Stop the flu and COVID-19 with these infection prevention tipsUAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses.COVID-19 asymptomatic testing program for Alabama K-12 schools extended for 2022-2023 school year, new services addedAlabama K-12 public and private schools now have the option to receive asymptomatic COVID-19 testing, high-efficiency particulate — or HEPA —air purifiers, over-the-counter test kits, on-site liaisons and more through the UAB School of Public Health program.A COVID refresher as cases continue to riseUAB Infectious Diseases experts continue to urge the public to get vaccinated and boosted for COVID-19.UAB and Children’s of Alabama join Pediatric Pandemic NetworkThe Pediatric Pandemic Network will coordinate in future efforts to ensure that local and national responses to pandemics and disasters properly address the needs of children, adolescents and families.Kimberlin shares information about COVID vaccinations for children 5 and younger
Get information on COVID vaccinations for children 5 and younger, such as how soon a child can be vaccinated following an infection with COVID-19, dosage requirements, the negative impact of the virus on children and more in these YouTube videos — perfect for sharing on social.
UAB School of Public Health to help allocate rapid COVID-19 tests to Alabama schools and summer programsAlabama schools, summer programs and camps can request rapid COVID-19 tests from the CDC through the UAB School of Public Health’s K-12 COVID-19 testing program.Study shows greater increase in depression and anxiety in minorities during the pandemicWhile the mental health of many Americans worsened during the pandemic, a recent UAB study found the increase in depression and anxiety symptoms was greatest within Black, Hispanic and Asian communities.Evusheld provides additional protection for immune-compromised patients against COVID-19Many people who are immunocompromised will not fully develop the appropriate antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination, but there is hope in the form of an alternative treatment.Similar rates of COVID-related acute kidney injury found in early adolescents and older adults, study showsCOVID-related acute kidney injury peaked in 10- to 15-year-olds and 70- to 75-year-olds, suggesting age is not the sole determinant in severity of illness from COVID-19.Learn fundamental concepts of epidemiology from UAB public health expertsThe virtual webinar will explore the importance and helpful tools that entail accuracy and transparency of pandemic news.COVID-19 breakthroughs, personalized medicine at scale and thousands of quality jobs in Birmingham: Southern Research prepares for its next 80 yearsSouthern Research has 400 full-time employees, brings in $80 million in revenue and has an annual economic impact of $150 million.Facemasks: materials, fit and filtration during the COVID-19 pandemicUAB infectious diseases expert will discuss mask fit, filtration and effectiveness during the coronavirus pandemic in a free webinar Feb. 17 from noon-1 p.m.RESPECT-UP grant looks at multiple factors surrounding COVID-19 testing in underserved communitiesThe COVID-19 pandemic shined a light on the disparities in health and health care access faced by underserved communities.Dialing through the surges: COVID contact-tracers face burnout but stay motivatedBianca and Kelvin Ume have been pulling double duty throughout the pandemic: working as contact tracers while juggling full-time jobs, Bianca as a UAB medical and MBA student and Kelvin as an ICU nurse.
Nurse plays pivotal role in combating overdose deaths through new Naloxone initiativeUAB’s Know Overdose Initiative seeks to educate, identify and prescribe Naloxone for individuals who have been identified as high risk for overdose.
Heroic efforts of UAB emergency department nurses recognized by Alabama State Nurses AssociationUAB received statewide nursing awards, including two Nurse Legion of Honor medals, Outstanding Healthcare Organization and State Outstanding Nurse Educator.UAB patient uses his story to encourage 250 people to get vaccinated against COVID-19After 39 days on a ventilator and 79 days in the hospital, UAB patient continues to encourage and influence others to get vaccinated for COVID-19.Alabama CEAL study finds evidence of vaccine hesitation due to mistrustThe study concluded that participants were hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine due to mistrust, fear and lack of information.
UAB to begin administering COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5-11 — find out how to sign upAppointments are encouraged and can be made by visiting uabmedicinevaccine.org or calling 205-975-1881 for assistance.CORD awarded supplement grant to address COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in rural AlabamaCORD will develop educational modules for students in grades 4 through 6 in Perry County, Alabama, to equip students and their families with accurate information about COVID vaccines.When should you schedule your COVID-19 booster before holiday travel?Many Americans are catching up on missed holiday plans, but should you go ahead and receive your booster shot to ensure the safety of yourself and others?
RECOVER post-COVID study to enroll participants from the Deep SouthThe effort led by UAB is projected to receive $17 million from NIH to support up to four years of patient follow-up.UAB Athletics, ADPH to host vaccine clinic outside Protective Stadium on Oct. 23The Alabama Department of Public Health is partnering with UAB Athletics as part of their KICK COVID program to host a vaccine clinic Saturday, Oct. 23, at Protective Stadium.Delta variant increases risk of adverse outcomes in pregnant women, new UAB study showsNew study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.Feeling COVID rage? Five strategies for managing pandemic angerUAB clinical psychiatrist Megan Hays walks through five strategies that can be used to manage pandemic anger and burnout.
COVID-19 vaccines now strongly recommended for pregnant womenThe Delta variant poses a new threat to pregnant women. UAB women’s health and infectious disease experts discuss the effects of COVID-19 and the vaccines on pregnancy.
COVID-19 vaccines and men’s reproductive healthUAB’s Adam Baumgarten, M.D., shares more on the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for men.
UAB Athletics partners with Jefferson County Department of Health to Kick COVID-19COVID-19 vaccines will be available through the JCDH at UAB’s first home football game.UAB Addiction Recovery helps patients stay sober despite COVID isolationVideoconferencing software has helped address lower treatment rates and higher numbers of overdoses during the pandemic, but it has also made it easier for family members to stay connected to their loved one’s recovery journey.Exposed to COVID-19 ... What is next?Learn what you need to do if you have been exposed to COVID-19.
UAB opening vaccination sites in Hoover and WylamTo schedule an appointment, visit UABMedicineVaccine.org, or call 205-975-1881 for assistance.
Help shorten the surge and safely celebrate Labor DayUAB public health expert: Masking in Alabama during the Labor Day weekend could prevent at least 3,500 and as many as 6,000 COVID-19 cases in Alabama the following week and help end the surge.
What’s new with COVID-19: COVID-19 in womenThe fourth in a series of panel discussions will provide up-to-date information on COVID-19 from UAB experts.Five questions about monoclonal antibodiesMonoclonal antibody infusion is effective, but UAB doctors say getting the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent someone from being hospitalized because of COVID-19.Get stuck with Chuck. UAB MHRC and Charles Barkley host COVID-19 vaccine rallyNBA basketball legend Charles Barkley brings his plea for widespread vaccination against COVID-19 to a vaccine rally on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Legion Field.I have had COVID. Why should I get vaccinated?UAB’s Jeanne Marrazzo, M.D., explains the importance of getting vaccinated after having COVID, which vaccine to get and when to get it.
Nurse describes conditions inside a COVID-19 unit“These people are the sickest of the sick.” Hear from one of the nurses helping COVID patients inside UAB Hospital.UAB Health System requires COVID-19 vaccines for UAB Health System employeesTo stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant and protect patients and each other, UAB Health System requires employees and people working in its hospital and clinics to be vaccinated against COVID-19.Leal named to Pathologist's Power List for his efforts in COVID-19 testingSixto Leal, M.D., Ph.D., was featured in the “Front(line) and Center” category in the Pathologist's 2021 Power List recognizing some of the most inspirational pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals in the U.S. in 2021.
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UAB Experts in COVID-19
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Irfan Asif, M.D.
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Infections in women and pregnancy including HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, malaria, hepatitis B and Zika virus.
Read more...Sue Feldman, Ph.D.
Fitness trackers • Digital health trends • Health information systems • Contact tracing apps
Read more...Molly Fleece, M.D.
Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally • Travel medicine • Antimicrobial resistance
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Sinus infections • Seasonal allergies • Olfactory sense issues • Upper respiratory airway diseases • Nasal medicine • Influenza • Smell and taste loss
Read more...Peter Jones, Ph.D.
Public budgeting • Financial management at the state and local level • Education policy
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Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control
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Transfusion services • Stem cell collection/blood banking • Blood management • Pathology
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Intervention to prevent infection with HIV, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) • Coronavirus • Multipurpose prevention, including contraception options and protection against HIV and genital herpes • STI diagnosis management and prevention • Reproductive tract infections, including transmission to infants • Vaccine-preventable infections • Infectious disease outbreaks
Read more...Lisa McCormick, DrPH
Disaster and emergency management • Emergency preparedness and response • Public health crisis preparedness and response • Responding to natural disasters
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Preparing before, during and after a crisis • Trauma and critical care • Disaster medicine • Pre-hospital care
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Genitourinary pathology • Bladder, prostate, and renal cancers • Molecular diagnostics • COVID-19 testing
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HIV/AIDS infection control • HIV/AIDS research • Health disparities • COVID-19
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Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction
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Pediatric infectious diseases – treatment and prevention • Herpes virus • Virology • Gene therapy • Pandemic flu
Heart health
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Heart-healthy tailgates for the winKeep football tailgates heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor with these tips from UAB cardiologists.When should you worry about your heart health post-COVID-19?For those who had COVID-19, lingering heart problems can complicate their recovery. UAB experts address common concerns that people have with their heart health after COVID-19.Are hormones from the heart responsible for high nighttime blood pressure?
Investigations by researchers at UAB reveal the existence of a day/night rhythm of heart hormones, and how the disturbance of this rhythm could contribute to a high risk of high blood pressure and poor cardiovascular health in obese individuals.
Heart valve disease: another silent killerSymptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life.
Does your insurance card matter when you have a heart attack?Investigators from UAB have summarized the impact of the reimbursement gap between Medicaid and private insurance on management and in-hospital outcomes among patients admitted for STEMI.
Proposed Medicare cuts may impact TAVR proceduresUAB researchers found that, from 2012-2014, Medicare was the primary payer for more than 90 percent of TAVR procedures.Arora serving as Circulation section editorArora will be involved in assigning manuscripts focused on genetics, omics and precision medicine as it relates to cardiovascular disease.
Repairing the heart one "Z" at a timeMuch like other muscles, when the heart works during the normal daytime hours, it needs a period of rest to repair itself.REGARDS study receives $20.4 million grantA study to better understand racial and regional differences in deaths from strokes will be funded through 2023 by a $20.4 million grant.Big-data helps define the burden of sarcoidosisResearchers have found the rate of hospitalization for sarcoidosis has increased, and in-hospital mortality associated with sarcoidosis has decreased.Celebrating Heart Month 2018Throughout February, UAB Heart and Vascular Services will raise awareness about heart disease.Heart-muscle patches created from human cells improve recovery from heart attacksThis is the first large-animal study of muscle patches of a clinically relevant size.Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart diseaseNatriuretic peptides are routinely used as “gold-standard” biomarkers for diagnosis of heart disease.
Adult cardiovascular surgery earns top quality ratingUAB is one of only three hospitals in the United States to receive a three-star ranking in each of the five categories of surgery.
UAB’s Wells transforming heart failure careFour awards are helping a School of Nursing student in her development as an early career nurse scientist.Linking heart attack damage with spleen, kidney, an integrated approach to heart failureThis more comprehensive approach may be needed to find ways to delay the progressive heart failure.A need for bananas? Dietary potassium regulates calcification of arteriesLow dietary potassium leads to calcified arteries and aortic stiffness, while increased dietary potassium alleviates those undesirable effects in a mouse model, suggesting dietary potassium may protect against heart disease and death from heart disease in humans.Importance of lifetime care for adult congenital heart disease patientsUAB Medicine has a long history of caring for patients with adult congenital heart disease, and the Alabama Adult Congenital Heart Program is the only one in Alabama and one of a handful in the country that provide continuing care for patients as they move into adulthood.New biomedical engineering grants aim at heart failure and resistant high blood pressureUAB researchers want to create new treatments for these banes of cardiovascular disease.Study digs into decadelong controversy of optimal revascularization strategy for left main coronary artery diseaseAuthors conclude that the relationship between the complexity of left main coronary artery disease and clinical outcomes varies over time and lay out approaches for individualized strategy of revascularization.UAB Experts in Heart health
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Pankaj Arora, M.D.
Heart health • Hypertension • Obesity
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Vascular disease • Vascular surgery • Aortic aneurysms • Developing new medical devices tailored to individual patients
Read more...James Davies, M.D.
Adult cardiac surgery • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) • Minimally invasive heart surgery • Cardiac valvular disease • Outcomes research
Read more...Raegan Durant, M.D., MPH
Cardiovascular disease • Hypertension • Minority health • Preventive medicine • Health disparities
Read more...Grace Grau, DNP
Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly
Read more...George Howard, DrPH
Stroke risk factors, prevention • Heart health • Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities
Read more...Virginia Howard, Ph.D.
Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease epidemiology
Read more...Elizabeth Jackson, M.D.
Cardiovascular disease • Women's heart health • Digital health trends and eHealth • Preventive medicine • Diabetes • Health promotion
Read more...Paul Muntner, Ph.D.
Cardiovascular disease • Hypertension • Blood pressure management • High cholesterol
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UAB Cares receives national award and recognitionUAB’s comprehensive and coordinated suicide-prevention strategy has been recognized by the American College Health Association.Maintaining mental health as a recent college graduateAs we come to the end of graduation season, UAB’s director of Student Counseling Services shares several ways for recent college graduates to improve and maintain their mental health.Mental health tips for children during summerUAB’s Dayna Watson, Ph.D., recommends four ways to help keep children’s mental health in great condition once the final school bell rings.Six tips to improve your mental healthIn honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month, UAB experts provide six ways to improve mental health.How to set healthy boundaries on social mediaKaylee Crockett, Ph.D., a clinical health psychologist at UAB, provides tips on how to take care of one’s mental health while using social media.Keep your mental health at the forefront this holiday seasonKaylee Crockett, Ph.D., shares three steps on how you can keep your mental health a priority this holiday season.Feeling COVID rage? Five strategies for managing pandemic anger
UAB clinical psychiatrist Megan Hays walks through five strategies that can be used to manage pandemic anger and burnout.
Celebrate physical and mental health during May with UAB sports medicine facultyMay is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. UAB physicians offer tips for how to maintain a healthy mind and body.Making your emotions work for you — and against COVID–19Emotional intelligence is the top trait of effective leaders. UAB leadership expert Jean Ann Larson, Ed.D., explains how to take control, whether you are managing colleagues or your kids' fears.Things you can do today to help improve your mental health amid COVID-19 outbreakSocial distancing can be tough. A UAB clinical psychologist has some pointers for good mental health.UAB Experts in Mental health
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Laura Dreer, Ph.D.
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Psychology • Mental health
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Psychology • Trauma and mental health • PTSD • Alcohol abuse
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Treatment-resistant depression • Mood disorders • Psychopharmacology
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College mental health • Mental health support for LGBTQ youth and college students • Suicide prevention • Wellness promotion and resiliency training
Vaccines
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Vaccines for adults: Here is what you need to knowUAB experts discuss vaccines that adults need to protect themselves and others.Cervical Cancer Awareness Month – how early detection and vaccinations save livesLearn about the importance of screenings and HPV vaccines to help prevent cervical cancer.Heroic efforts of UAB emergency department nurses recognized by Alabama State Nurses AssociationUAB received statewide nursing awards, including two Nurse Legion of Honor medals, Outstanding Healthcare Organization and State Outstanding Nurse Educator.Flu and COVID-19: Here is how you can protect yourself this winterProtect yourself this winter from flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing.COVID-19 vaccines now strongly recommended for pregnant women
The Delta variant poses a new threat to pregnant women. UAB women’s health and infectious disease experts discuss the effects of COVID-19 and the vaccines on pregnancy.
UAB Athletics partners with Jefferson County Department of Health to Kick COVID-19COVID-19 vaccines will be available through the JCDH at UAB’s first home football game.UAB opening vaccination sites in Hoover and WylamTo schedule an appointment, visit UABMedicineVaccine.org, or call 205-975-1881 for assistance.
Get stuck with Chuck. UAB MHRC and Charles Barkley host COVID-19 vaccine rallyNBA basketball legend Charles Barkley brings his plea for widespread vaccination against COVID-19 to a vaccine rally on Saturday, Aug. 28 at Legion Field.Back to square one: UAB expert says social distancing, masks, vaccinations are key to stopping COVID-19 surgeAs the Delta variant continues to rip through the United States, Alabama’s low vaccination rates combined with the variant’s high transmissibility rates make for a deadly combination that can be stopped, experts say — if we all do the right thing.
COVID-19 health recommendations for K-12 schoolsPediatric infectious diseases expert discusses the Centers for Disease Control’s in-person learning guidelines for the 2021 school year.UAB experts warn Delta variant could become dominant strain in U.S. within weeksExperts from the University of Alabama at Birmingham encourage everyone to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the Delta variant, which is believed to be much more contagious and more harmful than original strains.UAB Hospital hits lowest number of hospitalized COVID-positive patients since March 2020Hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19 continue to decrease because of vaccinations, but we still need more people vaccinated.
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