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Harrod, Kevin
Kevin Harrod, Ph.D.
Influenza virus • Infectous disease • Pulmonary disease • Chronic Lung disease
The right way to disinfect classrooms, homes to kill the flu virusKill the flu virus by following these tips on what to clean and how to disinfect commonly touched areas at home, school and work.Smith, TedraTedra Smith, DNP
Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction
Is it safe to get the flu shot while pregnant?The flu shot is safe for both pregnant women and their unborn babies.Grau, GraceGrace Grau, DNP
Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly
Otherwise healthy and think you have the flu? Avoid the emergency roomPublic health and hospital officials encourage those who think they have the flu to call their health care provider or visit an urgent care clinic — and leave the emergency room for acute injuries and life-threatening conditions.Keep germs to yourself and help prevent the spread of the fluPeople can help curb the spread of viruses with a few simple hygiene tips.Stop the flu in its tracks by washing your hands the right wayFrequent, proper handwashing is critical to helping protect yourself and others you come in contact with during flu season.UAB proporciona información sobre prevención y tratamiento de la influenza o la gripeEl sitio web – www.uab.edu/flu – tiene información sobre la vacuna contra la influenza, recursos de prevención y tratamiento, y videos en español con preguntas comunes sobre la vacuna, síntomas y donde conseguir ayuda.UAB prepares for peak flu season by educating community members, protecting patientsIn an effort to protect the health of our patients and staff this flu season, certain visitor restrictions and precautions will be in place at UAB.UAB Hospital updates flu visitation policies for Women & Infants CenterIn an effort to protect the health of our patients and staff this flu season, certain visitor restrictions and precautions will be in place at UAB.Lee, RachaelRachael Lee, M.D.
Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control
Vaccine for a strain of avian influenza to be tested in clinical trial at UABThe Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic will be testing the efficacy of a vaccine that could help combat a rare strain of avian influenza.The right way to wash your handsAre you washing your hands the right way? You may not be getting off as many germs as you think.Rapid increase in seasonal flu cases taxes area hospitalsWith Birmingham-area hospital emergency medicine resources stretched to capacity, physicians urge those with flu symptoms to call primary care providers or utilize UAB eMedicine.
Flu season and vaccines — what you need to knowSpread holiday greetings, not the flu, this season.UAB’s last-resort therapy saving lives during flu epidemicUAB employing ECMO technology to treat severe cases of the flu when conventional therapy fails.-
Stavrinos, Despina
Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D.
Transportation safety • Cognitive development and injury prevention • Virtual reality and simulation safety training • Texting & driving • Distracted driving intervention & prevention • Technology & driving
Despina Stavrinos, Ph.D.
Dye, CandiceCandice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
Contact lens users: Protect your eyes from heat, sun and water this summer at home and on the goAndrew D. Pucker, O.D., Ph.D., gives tips on safe use of contact lenses, including advice on travel, swimming and UV rays.Don’t be shocked! Keep your family safe around pools and lakes this summer
A UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.
Spring break water safety for childrenRemember the basics of water safety as you head to the pool, lake and beach.Schwebel, DavidDavid Schwebel, Ph.D.
Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention
Vacationing for spring break? Don’t forget these tipsUAB professors give three-point checklist to enjoy spring break fun.-
Prepare now for severe weather seasonUpcoming sales tax holiday weekend is a great opportunity to stock up on severe weather essentials.Social entrepreneurship can lift communities before, during and after severe weather eventsPeople and communities impacted by severe weather can benefit from entrepreneurial activities.Murphy, Patrick
Patrick Murphy, Ph.D.
Economic growth and impact • Entrepreneurship • Venture capitalists • Technology innovation • Social enterprises • Entrepreneurial ecosystems • Innovation education • International entrepreneurship • Corporate leadership • Economic impacts of natural disasters • Business culture and performance
Are you prepared in the event of a disaster?UAB is partnering with FEMA for National Preparedness Month activities and lessons.Fanucchi, MichelleMichelle Fanucchi, Ph.D.
Air pollution • Water pollution • Toxicology • Chemical safety • Health risks from air and water contamination
Kirby, JasonJason Kirby, Ph.D.
Infrastructure implications after major flooding • Implications of the volume of rainfall • Difference between storm water sewage and drinking water systems • Damage to roads and foundations • Evacuation best practices • Insurance filing • Sustainability
Kerby, JeffreyJeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D.
Trauma • Critical care • Pre-hospital emergency care • Resuscitation outcomes research • Bleeding control techniques/large volume blood replacement • Stop the Bleed, a public awareness campaign urging bystander education on bleeding control
Sanford, JanyceJanyce Sanford, M.D.
Emergency medicine • Quality and patient safety • Health policy • Pre-hospital emergency care
Sisiopiku, VirginiaVirginia Sisiopiku, Ph.D.
Traffic planning & operations • Transportation safety • Pedestrian behavior & safety • Driver distraction • Intelligent transportation systems • Sustainable transportation systems • Evacuation methods
Got helmets? Gear up for severe weather threatsSpring tornado season is here. Prepare for the worst with these suggestions from UAB.Got helmets? Gear up for severe weather threatsSpring tornado season is here. Are you ready? Prepare for the worst with these suggestions from UAB Emergency Management.UAB recognized as a StormReady universityUAB has been designated as a StormReady university by the National Weather Service.UAB reminder: Wear a helmet when severe weather loomsUAB injury science researchers again recommend the use of protective helmets during periods of severe weather.
UAB experts say heed severe weather predictions and plan nowThe recent record number of tornado-related fatalities underscores the need for safety plans.Klapow, JoshJosh Klapow, Ph.D.
Clinical psychology • Behavior therapy • Relationship issues • Psychological first aid • Crisis and disaster psychological response
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Dransfield, T. Mark
Mark T. Dransfield, M.D.
COPD • Lung cancer • Vaping effects on the lungs
Rowe, SteveSteve Rowe, M.D.
Cystic fibrosis • Effects of cigarettes and vaping • COPD
Smith, TedraTedra Smith, DNP
Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction
Walley, SusanSusan Walley, M.D.
E-cigarettes • Teen tobacco use and cessation • General pediatrics
Vaping, e-cigarettes, JUULing: what parents, teens need to knowWith one in four high school students’ using e-cigarettes, UAB experts want parents to be aware of vaping’s harmful effects.Does vaping lead to abuse of illicit substances? Rehab scientists use i2b2 to find answersResearchers use i2b2 data to find out if there is a link between electronic cigarettes and illicit substance abuse.UAB surgeon cautions beware of vapingVape pens are catching on, but there is a hidden danger. They sometimes blow up, and a UAB burn surgeon says the results are decidedly unpleasant.
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