Biomarkers could tailor preventative or therapeutic aspirin regimens by predicting patients’ response.
Long-term study shows weight loss improves quality of life but does not decrease cardiovascular complications.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees appointed Bruce A. Julian, M.D., professor emeritus in the University of Alabama at Birmingham departments of Medicine and Surgery.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees named Jean-Francois Pittet, M.D., the first holder of the David Hill Chestnut Endowed Professorship in Anesthesiology.
The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees established the William J. Koopman Endowed Professorship in Rheumatology and Immunology in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Medicine and named Jeffrey R. Curtis, M.D., its inaugural holder.
Changes include creating a COO position, creating a new quality structure and implementing an Administrative Services Organization.
Reorganization Part 3: ASO
Written by Susan Hall
A new Administrative Services Organization will allow for a more coordinated and efficient operation of Human Resources, Facilities, Parking and Transportation, and Police departments across all of UAB Medicine and UAB.
Reorganization Part 2: COO
Written by Susan Hall
Reid Jones named COO of UAB Medicine to manage Health System Information Services, Inpatient, Ambulatory, Support Services and a new Revenue Cycle Component.
Reorganization Part 1: Quality
Written by Susan Hall
The new Quality structure includes the formation of new positions, programs and initiatives.
Kenneth Sloan, Ph.D., operator of UAB's 3-D Print Lab, said 3-D printing will have a role in regenerative medicine and medical research.