May-June 2005

UAB Awarded $16.3 Million for AIDS Research
The grant will support clinical and laboratory research in the US, Europe and Africa to study changes in the immune system and in HIV virus in people newly infected with HIV.
UAB/Baptist Health System Montgomery Affiliation Strengthened
Extending a relationship established more than a year ago, the UAB Health System and Baptist Health of Montgomery have entered an agreement whereby Baptist Health will become an affiliate of the UAB Health System.
New Telemedicine/Teleconfering Options at UAB
Explore Telesynergy options to extend research to underserved communities, the new Frozen Section Lab, and more.
Bridge to Heart Transplant Studied as Permanent Solution
Major grant establishes consortium for multi-institutional registry and database to define role of ventricular assist and total artificial heart devices.
Larger Jet Purchased for Critical Care Transport
With room for 2 critically ill patients, UAB new medical transport aircraft can fly farther and faster than the previous plane.
Chronic Pain Studies Examine Fibromyalgia
Sorting out the effects of stress and sensitivity to pain.
Experimental Shingles Vaccine Proves Effective
Researchers found an experimental vaccine against shingles prevented about half of cases of shingles.
Innovative Stroke Rehab Therapy Takes Next Step -- Automation
An automated version of constraint-induced movement therapy (CI therapy), produced the same results in stroke patients as standard CI therapy.
UAB Offers Treatment for Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy is the only corrective treatment for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.
Tracking Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Research suggests PET or MRI can serves as a more sensitive and consistent measure of disease progression than neuropsychological and cognitive assessments.
Update: UAB's Biosafety Research Structure
Our new facility will be a regional resource for researchers throughout the Southeast investigating the worst, most dangerous diseases and biological agents.
UAB Wins $7 Million Grant to Decrease Health Disparities
The award, 1 of 25 nationally, will continue funding the UAB Deep South Network for Cancer Control.
Obesity Threatens Life-expectancy Gains
Our estimates indicate that in the near future, obesity will decrease life spans by 4 to 9 months -- eventually, obesity could shave 5 years off American's lifespan.
Cervical Cancer Research at UAB
UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center faculty are addressing cervical health on all levels — from basic science to clinical research.
Alpha Omega Alpha Art Show Highlights Medical Students' Talents
Entries will be on display in the Alabama Museum of the Health Sciences of UAB Historical Collections, located on the 3rd floor of Lister Hill Library of the Health Sciences, through June 30.
Webcast Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery Performed at UAB
View a minimally invasive right hemicolectomy for an adenoma performed in University Hospital Surgical Suites. CME credit available.
Poor Mental Health Among Homeless People Reflects Multiple Factors Beyond Addiction
The mental health of recovering alcoholics and drug addicts who remain homeless suffers compared to those who are housed.
Discoveries By UAB and Florida Scientists May Help Transplanted Organs Survive Longer
Decreasing vascular damage in transplanted kidneys lengthen organ survival.
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