Displaying items by tag: department of pediatrics
Laura McGuinn, M.D., is the inaugural Thomas H. Lowder Endowed Chair and clinical director of the Civitan-Sparks Clinics.
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UAB and Children’s of Alabama have named the new director of Pediatric Endocrinology.
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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, is the fourth-leading cause of death in the world.
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UAB and Children’s of Alabama welcome a new division director of pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Blood Marrow Transplantation program.
Before you buy a toy or let your little ones play with a gift, make sure you consider all potential safety hazards.
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With one in four high school students’ using e-cigarettes, UAB experts want parents to be aware of vaping’s harmful effects.
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Every year, AMG presents 30 Alabama women with the Women Who Shape the State award.
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National Cancer Institute award gives a UAB researcher the opportunity to develop programs that battle the long-term effects of treating childhood cancer.
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A UAB Distinguished Professor has been awarded a lifetime achievement award in the field of infectious diseases.
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A pediatric neurology researcher has been awarded a substantial grant to study a neuromuscular disease further.
Sensitive, specific assays are needed to ensure the safety of inter-species transplants for patients needing new organs like kidneys and hearts.
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UAB's study of CBD oil for intractable epilepsy, funded by the State of Alabama under Carly's Law, shows that CBD oil reduces seizure frequency and severity in patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy.
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Researchers found that prolonged oxygen supplementation adversely affected the development of memory function in preterm infants.
As parents check off their children’s back-to-school needs, vaccinations should be top of the list.
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The Birmingham City Council Transportation Committee provides funding for the UAB TRIP Lab’s current driving safety community outreach efforts.
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Early results for a UAB-developed viral immunotherapy to treat brain tumors in children demonstrate safety and tolerability in Phase I studies.
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Drowsy driving, distracting driving and road rage put you and other drivers at risk for a motor vehicle crash.
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Keeping children safe as temperatures rise should be top-of-mind this summer, says one UAB pediatrician.
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Riding bicycles is a fun and healthy way to get around efficiently. Know the rules and keep yourself safe while riding.
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A UAB pediatrician offers her advice for handling tricky conversations with your children about appropriate digital device use and sexting.
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