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Despite extensive knowledge about HIV, the number of cases of incident HIV infection has decreased only 7 percent over the past decade.
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The perseverance of students, faculty and staff and their dedication to the institution’s vision, mission and values “have been extraordinary.”
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the urgent need for enhanced study and discovery in the field of immunology.
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Vaginal infections are extremely common in women. This new clinic will provide accurate screening and diagnosis of these infections and offer state-of-the-art diagnostic testing as well as treatments.
COVID-19 vaccines were not developed overnight. Here are the astounding stories behind mRNA vaccines.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has interrupted delivery of key health services for children and adolescents, including HPV vaccination for cancer prevention.
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Researchers used a pig model of heart attacks, which more closely resembles the human heart in size and physiology, and thus has high clinical relevance to human disease.
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UAB’s Sarah Nafziger, M.D., encourages those who have not received their COVID-19 vaccination to get it now before UAB’s sites close.
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A new study shows that children with COVID-19 may not display typical symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath, therefore more screening and vigilance are required.
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O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB is among three groups selected nationwide for the Co-Creating Solutions to Address Racism and Disparities in Oncology initiative coordinated by the Center for Health Care Strategies.
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ResBiotic Inc. will use the money to develop and commercialize groundbreaking probiotic formulations for lung health.
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Knowledge of the specific flagellins that drive the pathogenic immune response in Crohn’s disease is a step toward a potential preventive treatment.
In a study conducted among more than 1.3 million American adults, UAB investigators found that Alabama and Southern states have the worst cardiovascular health, citing higher death totals due to cardiovascular causes.
As president, Pollock leads a new slate of officers of the American Physiological Society for 2021.
CABG is a commonly performed, lifesaving surgery for patients with heart attacks and severe disease of the heart’s blood vessels. Avoiding a surgery like CABG due to fears of COVID-19 has “drastic implications.”
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UAB has removed all barriers for vaccine administration with no appointments needed at any of its four community vaccination sites.
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New research from UAB demonstrates that the timing of branch chain amino acid consumption has significant implications for cardiac health and disease.
Studies by the team led by Stefan G. Kertesz, M.D., have shown that homeless patients often feel unwelcome or rejected when seeking health care.
Alabamians can now schedule their date, time and location for their vaccinations through UAB at uabmedicinevaccine.org.
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UAB’s Marrazzo and Kimberlin dish out an update on testing, treatment, vaccination and all things COVID-19 on April 15 in the virtual Neuroscience Café