Displaying items by tag: department of family and community medicine
UAB awarded more than $11 million to lead study on telehealth options for chronic disease management
A multisite study will compare the effectiveness of telehealth options in patients with a physical disability, Type 2 diabetes and one other chronic health condition.
UAB experts say that, by learning the symptoms of SCA and how to respond, one could save a life in an emergent situation.
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UAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.
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At the conference, runners of all levels will be able to learn from Olympian and UAB alumna Vonetta Flowers, as well as explore ways to boost their energy and improve performance.
The Family and Community Medicine Clinic at UAB Hospital-Highlands has 14 providers and seven residents prepared to treat pregnant individuals and newborns.
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The clinic will provide primary care and specialty care services including endocrinology, nephrology and pain management.
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The new program emphasizes the significance of proper nutrition, as well as the importance of self-wellness factors such as sleep, ultimately aiming to enhance the overall performance and well-being of student-athletes.
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UAB physicians will provide multiple services to Lawson State athletes.
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Using a handheld ultrasound device, a trained clinician can rapidly and accurately diagnose anything from kidney stones to heart function, saving time and money for patients in rural and urban underserved areas.
The multidisciplinary clinic will offer a full spectrum of sports and exercise medicine services to patients, including non-operative and surgical procedures and nutritional, biologic injections, cardio, exercise in pregnancy, and physical medicine and rehabilitation services.
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UAB Medicine will serve as the presenting medical partner of the Transplant Games of America when the event comes to Birmingham in July 2024.
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Experts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are providing tips on how to navigate the holiday season for those coping with or recovering from disordered eating patterns.
UAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.
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The study’s findings provide valuable insights into the role of diet composition in Type 2 diabetes management.
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Earlier this spring, UAB providers, assisted by staff volunteers, performed various exams for the student-athletes, including an eye exam by UAB Eye Care, musculoskeletal exam, evaluation of cardiac and pulmonary function, and reading of standard vitals.
Attendees can learn about how to better optimize their performance and avoid injuries, new research in running medicine, nutrition, mental health, and more.
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USA Wheelchair Rugby athletes received acceleration/velocity and reaction time testing in their pre-participation exams for the first time.
AGHI is partnering with the UAB Department of Family and Community Medicine to aid research, patient care and insight on using the genomic sciences in primary care.
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UAB experts provide tips on how to maintain a heart-healthy diet.
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UAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.
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