UAB surgeon cautions beware of vaping
Written by Bob Shepard
Vape pens are catching on, but there is a hidden danger. They sometimes blow up, and a UAB burn surgeon says the results are decidedly unpleasant.
UAB to open institute for surgical outcomes research honoring John and James Kirklin
Written by Bob Shepard
The new Kirklin Institute for Research in Surgical Outcomes positions UAB as a world leader in improving patient outcomes.
UAB spearheads an innovative program to find undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C and steer those patients to therapy.
New Living Donor Navigator Program tailored to African-Americans and a new Facebook app aim to increase access to living kidney transplants and reduce the number of patients awaiting transplant.
Changes announced for Blazer Express routes and schedules
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
The UAB Blazer Express bus service is making adjustments to improve service to riders. The changes will go into effect on Monday, June 13.
UAB’s Lung Health Center has joined the prestigious Airways Clinical Research Network established by the American Lung Association.
A robotic 3-D printer will build the tissue through computer-assisted design and computer-assisted manufacturing, but using living cells as the pieces of the structure.
UAB receives cutting-edge robot to diagnose and support treatment of prostate cancer
Written by Alicia Rohan
Prostate cancer physicians look to provide personalized medicine to prostate cancer patients with a new medical device.