November/December 2004

Chair of Medicine William Koopman, MD, and Professor Larry Moreland comment on new editions of rheumatology texts.

At 6:45 AM on November 8, cardiovascular surgeon Albert Pacifico, MD, and a 13-member team performed the first surgical procedure in the new University Hospital.

International Retinal Research Foundation to build the first clinical version of a diagnostic machine for age-related macular degeneration.

International Retinal Research Foundation to build the first clinical version of a diagnostic machine for age-related macular degeneration.

Offers comprehensive evidenc-based program to decrease heart disease risk.

Presidential and Vice Presidential Material from UAB Historical Collections," is on display at the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences on the third floor of Lister Hill Library through December 30.

Michael Waldrum, MD, is now Chief Operating Officer at University Hospital

A UAB pilot project examins barriers to fruit and vegetable consumption in children when an estimated 15% of American children and adolescents are overweight or obese.

Both patients are pleased with the results — one no longer requires insulin and the other requires only about one-tenth as much insulin.

Combined effort will improve health care delivery to community women.

The Alabama State Health Planning and Development Agency has approved UAB Health System plans for a Women & Infants Facility.

Hemochromatosis held a prominent position in the February 2004 Reader's Digest list of "10 Diseases Doctors Miss Most."

Dr. Waldrum brings to this position the perspective of a physician, as well as an administrator.

Effective December 7, former head of the Section of Hand Surgery in the Cleveland Clinic's Department of Orthopaedic Surgery will come to UAB.

New Geriatric Clinic offers easy access, plesant surroundings, comprehensive care.

UAB is leading a national study to determine the best course of treatment for patients diagnosed with early aggressive rheumatoid arthritis.

The UAB Skin Diseases Research Center will focus on immunological diseases of the skin and skin cancer.

The 41st UAB faculty member selected for the academic health center's highest honor presented his lecture, "Leadership in Academic Medicine."

The Center for Computational and Structural Biology will help position the university at the forefront of 21st century biomedical research.

Study will examine genetic factors that influence how well individuals respond to the anthrax vaccine.