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4 expert tips to help you adjust to daylight saving time - Heersink School of Medicine News

1 month ago | uab.edu
Calcium Score Screenings: A Powerful Tool for Preventing Heart Disease

2 months ago | uab.edu | Shea Allen

Written by: Shea AllenMedia contact: Shea Allen Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Traditionally, many patients begin treatment only after experiencing a cardiovascular event. However, experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham want patients to be aware of a screening tool that offers a proactive approach called a coronary calcium score that works by assessing an individual’s risk of developing heart disease before symptoms appear.
Madden-Lunsford celebrating release of new book - CAS - CAS News

2 months ago | uab.edu | Chris McCauley
Simplified redesign of proteins to improve ligand binding

Jan 21, 2025 | uab.edu | Jeff Hansen

In biology, the binding of cellular proteins to molecules called ligands produces a myriad of functions essential for life, including cell signaling and enzymatic action. In biotechnology and medicine, the ability of researchers to alter proteins to refine control over binding affinity and specificity can create tailored therapeutics with reduced side effects, highly sensitive diagnostic tools, efficient biocatalysis, targeted drug delivery systems and sustainable bioremediation solutions.
UAB hosting blood drive Jan. 28-31

Jan 21, 2025 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

The need for blood supplies is constant across the United States. The University of Alabama at Birmingham is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive next week. The blood drive will be held Jan. 28-31 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. each day in the North Pavilion Atrium. Donors will receive a $15 e-gift card and a Red Cross T-shirt while supplies last. UAB is one of the largest users nationally of blood supplied by the Red Cross. Donors can give blood up to six times a year, every eight weeks.
UAB opens seven specialty clinics at UAB Medical West, accepting new patients

Jan 15, 2025 | uab.edu | Alicia Rohan

The University of Alabama Birmingham Medicine is now accepting adult patients of all ages for non-emergency care at UAB Medical West. The Specialty Clinics of UAB Hospital at UAB Medical West are staffed by experienced and compassionate UAB Medicine doctors, nurses and other professionals. These new clinics are located on the sixth floor of the UAB Medical West medical office building, 5000 Medical West Way, Bessemer, AL 35022.
Meet Topgun: UAB Spain Rehabilitation Center’s first-ever facility dog

Jan 14, 2025 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Videography: Chris Carmichael As patients walk through the halls in the University of Alabama at Birmingham Spain Rehabilitation Center, they may encounter UAB’s newest canine colleague — a 2-year-old golden retriever named Topgun. Topgun is UAB’s first facility dog. He joined the SRC team in May and has already become a favorite among UAB Medicine patients and employees. “Our patients and employees love to see Topgun,” said Emily Rider, a recreational therapist at UAB and facility dog handler.
Managing cardiovascular risk factors can influence health outcomes for carriers of the transthyretin V142I variant

Jan 14, 2025 | uab.edu | Anna Jones

Researchers from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine have published a study in JACC: Heart Failure that sheds light on how managing cardiovascular risk factors can influence health outcomes in carriers of the transthyretin V142I variant. Some 3 percent to 4 percent of Black individuals in the United States have the transthyretin V142I genetic variant, which significantly increases an individual’s risk of heart failure.
UAB operational changes Friday due to weather

Jan 9, 2025 | uab.edu | Alicia Rohan

Updates to UAB operational changes will be posted shortly.
Hampton named National PAEA Future Educator Fellow

Jan 8, 2025 | uab.edu | Adam Pope

Written by: Tayler Stewart Media contact: Adam Pope“It was one of those moments where I just knew what I wanted to do.” For Brianna Hampton, medicine was always in her life plan, but it was not until she learned about the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Physician Assistant Studies program that she knew where medicine would take her.