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Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama presents its largest donation to UAB

Breast Cancer Research Foundation of Alabama presents its largest donation to UAB
BCRFA provides close to a million dollars to the UAB Cancer Center to accelerate breast cancer research.

Big-data helps define the burden of sarcoidosis

Big-data helps define the burden of sarcoidosis
Researchers have found the rate of hospitalization for sarcoidosis has increased, and in-hospital mortality associated with sarcoidosis has decreased.

Significant increase in transplants in 2017 helps fuel national record

Significant increase in transplants in 2017 helps fuel national record
As national deceased donor transplants top 10,000, UAB and AOC credit increase to "hero" donors and broader organ acceptance criteria.

Grant to add 19 new Alabama telehealth locations

Grant to add 19 new Alabama telehealth locations
Nine hospitals and 10 county health offices will have access to telehealth thanks to a nearly half-million-dollar grant.

'Treat your first cancer seriously'

'Treat your first cancer seriously'
A cancer diagnosis was a serious wake-up call for Ragan Cain to become proactive about her health.

Construction begins on state's first proton therapy center

Construction begins on state's first proton therapy center
Construction begins on Alabama's first proton therapy facility, bringing the most most advanced form of cancer-killing radiation to UAB in 2020.

The past and present of HIV: three decades of care at UAB

The past and present of HIV: three decades of care at UAB
UAB's 1917 Clinic is celebrating 30 years of treating patients living with HIV.

Father unites with baby in NICU for first time after deployment

Father unites with baby in NICU for first time after deployment
A deployed father traveled 7,600 miles across 11 time zones to meet his son in UAB's Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.

Students make fitness fun for everyone

Students make fitness fun for everyone
Bubbles, dancing, a ball that beeps: Each year, UAB health professions and education students design creative ways to exercise for Alabamians with disabilities. Discover how the student teams adapt each person’s passions into fun challenges that encourage physical activity and healthy lifestyles.

FreshStart! program is available at UAB for cancer survivors

FreshStart! program is available at UAB for cancer survivors
A new eight-week FreshStart! program beginning Feb. 1 will help cancer survivors make healthy lifestyle changes.

Research and treatment at UAB Eye Care slows nearsightedness in children

Research and treatment at UAB Eye Care slows nearsightedness in children
The School of Optometry is offering cutting-edge treatment options in myopia, or nearsightedness, for pediatric patients.

New Family Room opens in Women & Infants Center thanks to UAB Benevolent Fund

New Family Room opens in Women & Infants Center thanks to UAB Benevolent Fund
The new Family Room will give families a space to rest and recharge while their children receive care.

Grant expands patient navigation to caregivers of children with cancer, sickle cell

Grant expands patient navigation to caregivers of children with cancer, sickle cell
UAB and Children’s expand non-clinical patient navigation to children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.

Maternal-Fetal Medicine named to list of 100 great women’s health programs

Maternal-Fetal Medicine named to list of 100 great women’s health programs
UAB has been ranked as one of the top 100 hospital and health systems with great women’s health programs by Becker’s Hospital Review.

Rapid increase in seasonal flu cases taxes area hospitals

Rapid increase in seasonal flu cases taxes area hospitals

With Birmingham-area hospital emergency medicine resources stretched to capacity, physicians urge those with flu symptoms to call primary care providers or utilize UAB eMedicine.

Now, THAT’s an ambulance

Now, THAT’s an ambulance
UAB adds another rolling intensive care unit to the fleet of its Critical Care Transport program.

UAB School of Public Health’s online degree ranked nationally

UAB School of Public Health’s online degree ranked nationally
The online master’s degree offered by the School of Public Health has been ranked second nationally.

Exercise and cognitive training may be most effective in reducing MCI, an Alzheimer’s disease pre-cursor

Exercise and cognitive training may be most effective in reducing MCI, an Alzheimer’s disease pre-cursor
New guidelines suggest exercise and cognitive training can help lower the risk of dementia for those with mild cognitive impairment.

UAB School of Optometry ranks among top three

UAB School of Optometry ranks among top three
The School of Optometry ranked third nationally in research funding and second nationally in basic biomedical research funding.

World record Kidney Chain extends with inspired organ donors

World record Kidney Chain extends with inspired organ donors

A TEDx Birmingham talk by Jayme Locke inspires an Alabamian to donate altruistically and save more lives.

Seeking better quality of life in older adults with cancer

Seeking better quality of life in older adults with cancer

Of the 15 million people living with cancer in the United States in 2016, 62 percent were 65 years or older.

A new study could uncover the root causes of preterm births

A new study could uncover the root causes of preterm births

A UAB professor will conduct new research that could provide answers to questions about the causes of preterm birth.

Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart disease

Racial differences in plasma levels have implications on heart disease

Natriuretic peptides are routinely used as “gold-standard” biomarkers for diagnosis of heart disease.

Adult cardiovascular surgery earns top quality rating

Adult cardiovascular surgery earns top quality rating

UAB is one of only three hospitals in the United States to receive a three-star ranking in each of the five categories of surgery.

Postmenopausal women advised not to take hormones for chronic diseases

Postmenopausal women advised not to take hormones for chronic diseases

A national task force suggests hormone therapy does not help with chronic conditions.

Improving sleep quality for breast cancer survivors

Improving sleep quality for breast cancer survivors
Nearly one in three breast cancer survivors suffers from poor sleep, which can lead to greater mortality.

UAB Proton Therapy Center construction to start in early 2018

UAB Proton Therapy Center construction to start in early 2018
With financing secured and site preparation underway, UAB’s Proton Therapy Center looks to begin construction in January 2018.

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Coping with grief

Having a happy holiday with Dr. Josh: Coping with grief
The first holiday season following the death of a loved one can be tough. A UAB psychologist has some suggestions for coping.

UAB joins national emergency trials network

UAB joins national emergency trials network
UAB will participate in the National Institutes of Health SIREN Network, a series of clinical trials for out-of-hospital medical emergencies.

Celebrating 25 years of psychiatric medicine at UAB

Celebrating 25 years of psychiatric medicine at UAB
The Center for Psychiatric Medicine at UAB celebrates 25 years as a leader in mental healthcare.
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