Gretchen Wells, M.D., Ph.D., (Professor, CVD) leads the UAB Cardiovascular Institute's newly relaunched Women's Heart Health Program. Program experts collaborate with specialities across the institution to address distinct concerns and risks factors unique to women's heart health including coronary microvascular disease, heart failure, spontaneous coronary artery dissection and cardiovascular complication of pregnancy. Through this program, UAB will be one of two facilities in the state able to assess for coronary microvascular disease through coronary functional testing.

Good News for April 12, 2024

Muzny Earns RO1 to Investigate T. Vaginalis Treatments

Christina Muzny, M.D., MPH, (Professor, ID) was awarded an NIAID grant to conduct a randomized multi-center clinical trial that examines the effectiveness of multi-dose oral metronidazole compared to single-dose secnidazole in treating men and women with Trichomonas vaginalis.

Vaughan Elected to Chair of ACGME-RRC

Brooks Vaughan, M.D., (Professor, EDM) was elected to serve as Chair of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education - Residency Review Committee. The role oversees accreditation of all medical residency programs and promotes high-quality educational programs for trainees.

Gaffo Reviews Serum Urate and Gout Flare Study in JAMA

In a JAMA Editorial, Angelo Gaffo, M.D., (Professor, CIR) assessed a gout flare study that used data from a UK Biobank, emphasizing the need for diverse representation, broader patient experiences, and inclusion of patients with comorbidities to validate the findings and expand gout management strategies.

McElwee Discusses PERT on UAB MedCast

Sam McElwee, M.D., (Assoc. Professor, CVD) joined UAB MedCast to discuss pulmonary embolisms, the importance of timely referrals, advances in treatment, and UAB's Pulmonary Embolism Response Team.