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February 17, 2014
Free app helps cancer patients find resources in the community
Cancer Resource is a free smartphone app that identifies more than 500 valuable community services for people battling cancer in North Central Alabama. Users can search by location, service and target audience to identify nearby support groups, wig shops, learning centers and more.
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Tools & Technology
February 17, 2014
Class makeup options for spring semester announced
Classes needing to conduct face-to-face makeup sessions can meet April 12 (Tuesday/Thursday classes) or April 19 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes). Classes will meet on these Saturdays at the discretion of instructors.
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Take Note
February 17, 2014
Sex cells
The idea that sex sells is generally accepted as fact. The idea that the sex of cells is important to biomedical research is not as well-known, but an editorial co-written by Associate Professor Cathy Fuller, Ph.D., suggests that gender matters.
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Research & Scholarship
The American Heart Association issued its first guidelines for preventing strokes in women, which consider hormones, reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth and other sex-related factors. “Men are physiologically different from women, so preventive tips cannot be one-size-fits-all,” explained UAB Professor Virginia Howard, Ph.D., co-author of the new scientific statement published in the AHA journal Stroke. The guidelines report stroke risks unique to women and provide scientifically based recommendations on how best to treat them.
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Research & Scholarship
February 06, 2014
Physician Stephen Russell to release first of three novels Feb. 12
Associate Professor Stephen Russell, M.D., in the Division of General Internal Medicine, strongly believes creativity is an important aspect of medicine, so much so that he teaches his students to use art to enhance their skills as physicians. Russell's fascination with history and the impact people made on history gave him a deep appreciation for the arts, reading — and writing. On Feb. 12, Blue Jay Media Group will release “Blood Money,” the first of Russell's three novels scheduled to be published.
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Achievements
February 06, 2014
Canvas Success site launches
Here's all the support you need to be successful in Canvas, from PDF and video tutorials arranged by topic or FAQs to 24/365 live support via chat, phone, email, etc. Check it out now.
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Tools & Technology
February 05, 2014
Group provides a safe space to talk about faith, health
UAB Pastoral Care hosts several groups each month for cancer patients and family members who want to share with those on a similar journey. They meet the first and third Tuesdays and the first Wednesday of the month/ Direct questions to Chaplain Kelsey Blankenship at kmblankenship@uabmc.edu or 801-7050.
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Patient Care
February 05, 2014
Pulmonary Injury and Repair Center yields big return for UAB
In the six years since its creation, the center has parlayed an initial investment of $140,000 from the UAB School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology and Southern Research Institute into nearly $10 million in extramural research funding, which has helped recruit new faculty and produce new knowledge in treating lung injury.
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Research & Scholarship
February 05, 2014
New ‘living document’ provides real-time guidance for treating Hep C
Professor Michael Saag, M.D., and colleagues created HCVguidelines.org, to ensure recommendations can be updated as soon as new data emerge and new therapies are approved. Hepatitis C virus is the leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Patient Care
February 03, 2014
UAB IT: Being a target doesn't have to make you a victim
An entire cyber-crime economy has emerged, which is constantly improving its tactics and becoming more effective and efficient. The first step in protecting yourself is to understand you are a target. Read more in IT's February newsletter.
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Tools & Technology
