Displaying items by tag: department of medicine
The complement system is part of the body’s immune system to fight pathogens and remove cell debris. Its role in two autoimmune diseases and a mental disorder is a surprise.
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A new rapid sexually transmitted infection test developed through research done at UAB will help diagnose and treat patients in real time moving forward.
Dual antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention uses aspirin and one other drug, among several choices. But which drug is best to use?
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This discovery may have clinical importance in management of heart failure.
UAB is part of several trials testing infusion of antibodies from people who have beaten COVID-19 to help those dealing with infection or at risk for infection. Donors are needed.
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A study conducted by UAB investigators has outlined the importance of strict blood pressure control in the development of atrial fibrillation, which can lead to poor outcomes such as stroke, heart attacks and death.
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A microbiome “fingerprint” method allows tracking of mothers’ microbial strains inherited by infants.
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UAB researchers have quickly developed and launched multiple research studies geared at treating or preventing COVID-19, following generous funding support from the Birmingham community.
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Ashita Tolwani, a nephrologist at UAB, explains how COVID-19 is impacting patients and putting a strain on the availability of dialysis supplies.
UAB has opened a new clinic for UAB Medicine patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
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iNO has been used for the treatment of failing lungs, but it was also found to have antiviral properties against coronaviruses.
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A grant from Hyundai Hope On Wheels® will help UAB sustain future COVID-19 testing capabilities.
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UAB is accepting specific PPE donations in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak.
The testing at UAB will investigate immune responses to the vaccine in mice — an important step before any Phase 1 human safety trial in patients later this year.
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UAB is playing a key role in the effort to expedite clinical trials to combat COVID-19.
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The study showed that 7.4 percent of veterans with a history of homelessness reported having an overdose in the past 3 years. Alcohol was the most commonly involved substance, but opioids and other drugs were common.
UAB researchers are now running tests and will soon have them available on a commercial platform, increasing output.
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To stop a pandemic from growing, everyone must work together to “flatten the curve.”
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Hear from UAB experts on the differences of COVID-19, flu, alleriges and colds.
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Colorectal cancer screening among UAB employees enrolled in a medical plan increased from 54 percent in 2014 to 68 percent in 2019.
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