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February 21, 2014
"Positive" is a memoir and manifesto about HIV and American health care
In "Positive," Michael S. Saag, M.D., offers a behind-the-scenes story of the AIDS epidemic and "how, by people pulling together for a common cause, we converted HIV from a near-certain death sentence into a chronic, manageable condition." Saag, director of the UAB's Center for AIDS Research, also shines a light on dysfunctions of the U.S. health-care system and proposes remedies drawn from his distinguished medical career.
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Research & Scholarship
February 21, 2014
Campaign for UAB: Surgeon James Kirklin leads by example
James K. Kirklin, M.D., is a leader when it comes to giving. His gifts have created a heart transplant fund, visiting professorship, endowed fund in mechanical circulatory support and support for the Alys Stephens Center. Philanthropy, Kirklin says, “is an opportunity to invest in missions that have captivated my professional life."
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The Campaign for UAB
February 20, 2014
RA Research Update: Call for posters
UAB's annual research update on rheumatoid arthritis will be held March 19. Professor V. Michael Holers, M.D., of University of Colorado, Denver, will deliver the keynote at noon. General sessions begin at 1:30 p.m., and poster sessions follow at 5 p.m. To present a poster, send a one-page abstract by 5 p.m. March 14 to sledbetter@uab.edu. Details online.
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Research & Scholarship
Two days before Christmas, a Monroeville teenager became the first Alabamian to receive the world’s only subcutaneous implantable defibrillator to protect against sudden cardiac arrest. Today, 14-year-old Christian Quarles is back in school and on the A-B honor roll.
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Patient Care
February 17, 2014
Judges needed for UAB Expo
Judges from all academic backgrounds are needed to judge both the poster and oral presentations 8-11 a.m. April 11 in the Campus Rec Center. The annual EXPO showcases undergraduates research and creative scholarly work ranging from science and technology to art and film-making.
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Get Involved
February 17, 2014
Free app helps cancer patients find resources in the community
Cancer Resource is a free smartphone app that identifies more than 500 valuable community services for people battling cancer in North Central Alabama. Users can search by location, service and target audience to identify nearby support groups, wig shops, learning centers and more.
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Tools & Technology
February 17, 2014
Class makeup options for spring semester announced
Classes needing to conduct face-to-face makeup sessions can meet April 12 (Tuesday/Thursday classes) or April 19 (Monday/Wednesday/Friday classes). Classes will meet on these Saturdays at the discretion of instructors.
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Take Note
February 17, 2014
Sex cells
The idea that sex sells is generally accepted as fact. The idea that the sex of cells is important to biomedical research is not as well-known, but an editorial co-written by Associate Professor Cathy Fuller, Ph.D., suggests that gender matters.
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Research & Scholarship
The American Heart Association issued its first guidelines for preventing strokes in women, which consider hormones, reproductive health, pregnancy, childbirth and other sex-related factors. “Men are physiologically different from women, so preventive tips cannot be one-size-fits-all,” explained UAB Professor Virginia Howard, Ph.D., co-author of the new scientific statement published in the AHA journal Stroke. The guidelines report stroke risks unique to women and provide scientifically based recommendations on how best to treat them.
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Research & Scholarship
February 06, 2014
Physician Stephen Russell to release first of three novels Feb. 12
Associate Professor Stephen Russell, M.D., in the Division of General Internal Medicine, strongly believes creativity is an important aspect of medicine, so much so that he teaches his students to use art to enhance their skills as physicians. Russell's fascination with history and the impact people made on history gave him a deep appreciation for the arts, reading — and writing. On Feb. 12, Blue Jay Media Group will release “Blood Money,” the first of Russell's three novels scheduled to be published.
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Achievements
