March-April 2004

Within 24 hours after the transplant, the patient's new islet cells were beginning to produce insulin.

The monoclonal antibody, TRA-8, which has been shown to kill tumor cells in animal models, also has potential for combating rheumatoid arthritis and lupus.

The initiative, funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, is part of President George Bush’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief

The estrogen-alone study was stopped at the end of February 2004 because the hormone increased the risk of stroke and did not reduce the risk of coronary heart disease, a key question of the trial. The study was to have ended in March 2005.

The Agency for Health Care Research and Quality grant allows UAB to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of new therapies for musculoskeletal disorders such as arthritis.

Many people admitted to hospitals have alcohol use disorders that go undetected.

UAB’s otolaryngology division is offering free screenings for oral, head and neck cancers on April 23. To make an appointment, call 205-801-8460. UAB is one of only 40 screening sites as designated by the Yul Brynner Head and Neck Cancer Foundation.)

A global network of 27 travel and tropical medicine clinics participating in full sentinel surveillance and 120 member clinics providing informal leads and contacts, was created in to detect and track trends in illness among international travelers.

"What can we expect?" It's among the first questions when someone is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Now some answers emerge.

Ronald D. Alvarez, MD, director of gynecologic oncology, will help the Department of Defense decide on the best proposals for $10 million in appropriations for its 2004 Ovarian Cancer Research Program.

UAB Researchers discover mechanism used by HPV to replicate and remain in the human body for decades

Thomas Clemens comes to UAB from the University of Cincinnati, where he was a professor of medicine and molecular and cellular physiology.

In individuals newly infected with HIV, the virus that establishes infection is susceptible to inactivation by antibodies from the transmitting partner.

Researchers will explore the best therapeutic approach for patients with aggressive rheumatoid arthritis.

Clinic adds a second high-tech bone densitometer and new diagnostic software, obtained with the help of the Protective Life Insurance Company.

The new interface, Drugs @ FDA is a searchable database that includes information on approved prescription drugs, some over-the-counter drugs, and discontinued drugs.

The announcement by FDA's Obesity Working Group is that calories count. HHS secretary Thompson says "Counting calories is critical for people trying to achieve and maintain a healthy weight."

Educational programs aimed at improving driver safety among older drivers do not work.

Estrogen alone does not appear to increase or decrease heart disease risk, but it does increase stroke risk.

Electronic network rapidly updates infectious disease and public health professionals about emerging infections.

Philip Darwin Bell Named First Andreoli Professor

The North Pavilion, opening this summer, will house a new Emergency Department