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From Modern Medicine
While the authorities have not released details of Lubtiz’s visual or mental health diagnoses, Mark Swanson, OD, MSPH, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, says one such vision problem that can occur with mental health problems include conversion disorder, a condition in which patients show psychological stress in physical ways.
While the authorities have not released details of Lubtiz’s visual or mental health diagnoses, Mark Swanson, OD, MSPH, associate professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Optometry, says one such vision problem that can occur with mental health problems include conversion disorder, a condition in which patients show psychological stress in physical ways.
The study, appearing in the April issue of Health Affairs, examined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's Physician Group Incentive Program, which uses a fee-for-value approach focused on primary care physicians.
The UAB Department of Theatre is gearing up to put on a production full of satire and hilarious lessons about New York City life.
An autism spectrum disorder, PTHS is characterized by moderate to severe intellectual disabilities; difficulty with walking and balance; breathing abnormalities; seizures and an inability to speak.
Overall, the various available guidelines on hypertension management have been coming to a consensus that 140/90 mmHg is appropriate for most people.
J. Nicholas Dionne-Odom, Ph.D., also from the University of Alabama, and colleagues examined the effect of early versus delayed initiation of a PC intervention for 122 caregivers of 207 patients with advanced cancer.
The study by researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, published in the PLOS One online journal, also found that an enzyme triggered by the Corexit 9600 dispersant compound in humans and animals might be used to protect against the harm caused by the chemicals in the dispersant.
Working for an employer as an intern shows you know how to work, as opposed to knowing how to get a degree.
Amjad Javed, Ph.D., of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, has taken a major step forward in understanding the bone development function of a gene called runx2, which could lead to future ways to speed bone healing, aid bone bioengineering, stem osteoporosis and reduce arthritis.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham recently named Curtis Carver Jr. as its next vice president of information technology and chief information officer.
"Complex Vision," a massive multicolor artwork by artist Yaacov Agam was re installed on the exterior of UAB's Callahan Eye Hospital where it had been displayed for 38 years.
"More than 90 percent of recruiters use social media and will look at your social profiles," said Suzanne Scott-Trammell, executive director of Career and Professional Development at UAB.
From Mens Journal
Professional cycling is no stranger to performance enhancing drugs and, it turns out, amateur cyclists are following the pro lead.
Professional cycling is no stranger to performance enhancing drugs and, it turns out, amateur cyclists are following the pro lead.
Natural hand motions associated with calling, snapping and tapping smartphones can be detected and used to withstand malware attacks using motion, position and ambient sensors available on most smartphones.
Benjamin, who served as the 18th U.S. Surgeon General, spoke during a dinner presentation at the 10th annual Health Disparities Research Symposium at UAB on Tuesday.
Dr. Dean Sicking, who invented the Steel and Foam Energy Reduction barrier with a group of engineers while at the University of Nebraska in 2002, is now with the University of Alabama at Birmingham and maintains a test facility at Barber. He's considered an unofficial consultant at Barber, Whitt said, and his safety recommendations are heeded.
From The Boston Globe
Dr. Gregory G. Davis, chief medical examiner of Jefferson County in Alabama and a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, also described a significantly limited supply of medical examiners nationwide. He estimated there are between 400 and 450 forensic pathologists across the country, and that ideally there should be 800 to 900 medical examiners to handle the workload.
Dr. Gregory G. Davis, chief medical examiner of Jefferson County in Alabama and a professor at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, also described a significantly limited supply of medical examiners nationwide. He estimated there are between 400 and 450 forensic pathologists across the country, and that ideally there should be 800 to 900 medical examiners to handle the workload.
Advances in glaucoma therapies, including powerful eye drops and minimally invasive laser surgeries, mean few patients today would lose their vision if they were treated in time.
At the center of this high-potential research is the Alabama Drug Discovery Alliance (ADDA), a unique collaboration between development teams at Southern Research and the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The ADDA provides the infrastructure and support to expedite the search for new insights and treatments.
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) National Alumni Society has announced the UAB Excellence in Business Top 25 Class for 2015.
UAB proved the adage 'age ain't nothing but a number' right, downing veteran -laden Western Kentucky in thrilling fashion Thursday night to advance to move on in the 2015 Conference USA men's basketball tournament.