Harnessing the value of creativity, innovation in academic medicine
Written by Selwyn M. Vickers, M.D.
The nature of an academic medical center is an inquisitive one. That curiosity is what makes UAB special, not only in the Birmingham community, but throughout the state of Alabama.
The new internal medicine and pediatric clinic will feature an outpatient diagnostic center with a cutting-edge imaging facility and full ambulatory lab services, all on-site.
UAB is leading a team of researchers in a trial to combat blood pressure risk factors.
Several activities are planned in and around UAB for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
David Kimberlin, M.D., vice chair of Pediatrics and co-director of the Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, is a physician at Children’s of Alabama. He is the editor of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Red Book, which establishes which vaccines should be given, when and to whom.
Register today for UAB’s annual Critical Care Symposium.
Many UAB physicians from a variety of specialties appear on the prestigious Newsweek Top Cancer Doctors 2015 list.
Standard treatment better than proposed alternative for unexplained infertility
Written by Tyler Greer
Clomiphene is more effective than letrozole for achieving pregnancy, NIH-funded study finds.
To learn the secrets of healthy aging, Steven Austad consults the experts: 500-year-old clams, 200-year-old fish, and other ancient animals. His studies reveal aging’s molecular mechanisms, which could help humans live longer and healthier.
Students in the UAB School of Medicine will observe national Primary Care week Oct. 5-9 with a week filled with student-driven lunch lecture events to increase awareness of primary care needs in Alabama and across the country.