In a clinical trial led by Aadia Rana, M.D., professor in the UAB Division of Infectious Diseases, findings show that long-acting, injectable antiretroviral therapy (ART) is more effective in suppressing HIV than daily oral regimens. Because of its substantial benefits and potential impact, an independent safety monitoring board recommended halting randomization and offering all participants long-acting injectable therapy. Rana hopes that this study will expand HIV treatment guidelines to reach those with a history of non-adherence.

Good News for March 22, 2024

UAB Among First in Nation to Use New A-Fib Technology

Tom McElderry, M.D., (Assoc. Professor, CVD) and the UAB electrophysiology team are among the first in the nation to use novel technology pulsed-field ablation to treat atrial fibrillation and prevent severe complication cause by the procedure.

Ajayi-Fox Expands Colorectal Screenings in Jefferson County

Patricia Ajayi-Fox. M.D., (Asst. Professor, GI/Hep) and colleagues received a second grant from to continue their Alabama Colorectal Cancer Screening Project that provides screenings for Jefferson County residents with low income.

Snellgrove Named Med-Peds Chief for 2024-2025

Faculty leaders and fellow interns selected Shannon Snellgrove, M.D., to serve as the Chief Medical Resident for Medicine-Pediatrics during the 2024-2025 academic year. Congrats, Dr. Snellgrove on your exceptional achievement!

In Memoriam: Dr. Gene V. Ball

The Department remembers Dr. Gene Ball, a consummate clinician and professor who served in the Division of Clinical Immunology and Rheumatology for over three decades. He led pivotal studies of saturnine gout and edited three editions of the textbook "Vasculitis."

Staff Spotlight: Team Comes Together to Assist Bedridden Patient

Join us in honoring UAB House Calls staff members Sophronia Watford, LPN, Jacob Vaughn, RN and Jessica Nix, LMSW, for their exceptional dedication in assisting a 79-year-old patient in need. This compassionate team not only secured a fully electric hospital bed for the patient, they also devoted hours to setting it up. Their kindness significantly improved the patient's comfort and alleviated her lower extremity pain. Great work!