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Flu season is here: Proactive tips for a healthy seasonBy understanding the differences between these illnesses and utilizing convenient health care options, proactive steps can be taken to protect one’s health and support the health care system during this busy season.’Tis the season: As respiratory viruses surge, protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVIDA UAB infectious diseases physician breaks down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as people navigate colder months and have exposure to these viruses.Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free this seasonUAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.Six preventive tips to stay out of the emergency departmentUAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.Keep the flu out of your home, classrooms and workSimple steps like handwashing, sanitizing, disinfecting surfaces and avoiding physical contact can help prevent flu at home, school and work.Flu is surging and ’tis the season for the common cold. UAB eMedicine offers online urgent care options for fast results.Skip the wait in the emergency room with UAB Medicine’s online urgent care options.With flu cases surging, UAB Infectious Diseases physician urges public to get vaccinated to protect themselves and communityThe Alabama Department of Public Health shows widespread flu activity in all areas of the state. UAB’s Rachael Lee, M.D., urges the public to enact preventive measures to slow the spread of flu, and to ease the burden on health care systems.Stop the flu and COVID-19 with these infection prevention tipsUAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.“Triple-demic” viruses and how to protect yourself against flu, RSV and COVID-19Two infectious diseases physicians break down what you need to know about flu, RSV and COVID as the colder months arrive and more people contract these viruses.How to keep flu germs from spreading in your homeYou cannot really germ-proof your home, but you can clean and disinfect things to improve your chances of preventing the flu.Get your flu shot in October, early November to stay flu-free this seasonUAB physicians urge people to get flu shots early in the season.Flu and COVID-19: Here is how you can protect yourself this winterProtect yourself this winter from flu and COVID-19 by getting vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing.Flu and COVID-19: how to tell the difference this winter and stay safeThe flu and COVID-19 have several overlapping symptoms and could cause a “twindemic” this winter. How can you protect yourself and family from both viruses?Cooper Green offers its patients drive-in flu shots with food giveaway
Enrolled Cooper Green patients who get a flu shot at the new drive will also get a food box donated by Royal Divinity Ministry Food Bank.
Cold vs. Flu: which is it?These are some of the tips and tricks that could help you avoid the flu.
New pathogenic mechanism for influenza NS1 protein foundInfluenza NS1 can bind with the cell’s RIG-I protein, blocking the innate immune responseKeeping the flu out of the classroomTeach children about hygiene and germs in the classroom and at home.Avoid the flu while traveling: Six ways to stay healthyA record number of travelers are expected to fly during the Thanksgiving holiday.UAB website aims to educate public about the flu, prevention and treatmentUAB is taking extra measures to promote flu prevention this season through education.What you need to know about sinus infectionsAs the fall months approach, the potential for seasonal allergies, runny noses and sinus infections increases.UAB Experts in Flu
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Fleece, Molly
Molly Fleece, M.D.
Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally • Travel medicine • Antimicrobial resistance
Asif, IrfanIrfan Asif, M.D.
Family medicine • Sports and exercise medicine • Pediatrics • Primary care • Population health
Grayson, JessicaJessica Grayson, M.D.
Sinus infections • Seasonal allergies • Olfactory sense issues • Upper respiratory airway diseases • Nasal medicine • Influenza • Smell and taste loss
LaFon, DavidDavid LaFon, M.D.
Pneumonia • Pulmonary disease • Influenza
Lee, RachaelRachael Lee, M.D.
Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control
Dye, CandiceCandice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
Russell, StephenStephen Russell, M.D.
Annual physicals • Primary physician care Primary care for adults and children • Vaccinations • Urgent care for flu, upper respiratory infections, etc. • Preventive care for adults
Cho, Do-YeonDo-Yeon Cho, M.D.
Seasonal allergies • Upper respiratory airway diseases • Cystic Fibrosis • Endoscopic skull base surgery
Harrod, KevinKevin Harrod, Ph.D.
Influenza virus • Infectious disease • Pulmonary disease • Chronic Lung disease
Smith, TedraTedra Smith, DNP
Parenting and children's health • Emergency medicine & crisis management • Addiction
Grau, GraceGrace Grau, DNP
Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly
Diet & Exercise
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Four tips for staying active in the officeFive UAB experts provide advice on getting started, finding a group, staying motivated and coping with weather. Plus: how to run a successful walking meeting.Should you skip breakfast? Eat dinner early? Is intermittent fasting good for you? Two UAB studies look for volunteersResearchers are looking for people who either have Type 2 diabetes or are overweight to participate in the studies.Summer camp offers educational fun for Bessemer children
Students in third, fourth and fifth grades can attend the Happy Healthy Hard Elementary Summer Camp now through July 9.
How to train for a marathonRunning a marathon can be rewarding. Training for a marathon can be hard work. Here is how to do it right.Wellness tips to get you over the New Year’s resolution slumpThree experts answer your questions on health, exercise and following through on your New Year’s goals.How to stay healthy while avoiding the dirtiest places at the gymBy protecting yourself from the spread of bacteria, you can keep your New Year’s resolution to exercise more while also avoiding illnesses.Tips for healthy living during the holidaysUAB provides tips for healthy eating and staying active during the upcoming holidays.First-of-its-kind study shows link between unhealthy diet and symptoms of depression in youthDiet matters when it comes to depression. Teens who have a high-sodium, low-potassium diet are at a higher risk of depression.Fad diets or lifestyle changes — where do three popular weight-reduction plans fit in?Ketogenic, Whole30 and paleo diets aren’t convenience diets — they can cause challenges for eating out and cause a strain on your wallet — but they do provide whole food solutions.Studies to see if antihypertensive drugs can improve mobility in older adultsA UAB researcher is investigating antihypertensive drugs in search of those that not only treat high blood pressure, but also boost mobility and independence in older Americans.PCORI awards $5.7 million for study on exercise delivery in people with multiple sclerosisThe research supported by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute will evaluate the effectiveness of different types of exercise programs for people with MS.Better than BMI: Study finds more accurate way to determine adolescent obesityResearchers have found a new, more accurate way to determine if adolescents are overweight, important findings considering many school districts label adolescents — who tend to be more vulnerable to weight bias and fat shaming than adults — as obese.Time-restricted feeding study shows promise in helping people shed body fatFor the first time in humans, it has been reported that eating early in the day lessens daily swings in hunger and changes the 24-hour pattern of fat oxidation and energy metabolism, which may aid in weight loss.Chronic fatigue syndrome flare-ups caused by straining muscles and nervesMild to moderate muscle and nerve strain provokes symptom flares in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome.Study aims to teach future doctors how to help patients manage their weightUAB is part of a national study aimed at teaching medical students the best ways to help their future patients maintain a healthy weight.Study to look at social support, intuitive eating impact on older diabetic African-American menUAB’s Loretta T. Lee, Ph.D., will seek to examine the relationship between social support and intuitive eating with glycemic control in older African-American men with type 2 diabetes.UAB launches online gout-diet surveyUAB is using an online survey to learn more about the relationship between diet and gout.Gardens help cancer survivors cope, heal and growGrowing a garden helps cancer survivors eat better, but the benefits extend beyond the harvest, UAB study reveals.Debunking water myths: weight loss, calorie burn and moreIncreased water consumption often is advised to those who are trying to lose weight. But a nutrition expert at UAB says, while it is important, it’s not the magic bullet to weight loss.How to get your kids moving this summerUAB experts share tips on making physical activity fun this summer.
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Courtney Peterson, Ph.D.
Meal timing • Circadian rhythms • Nutrition • Body mass index • Obesity research
Heart Health
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UAB expert offers tips on how to age healthier and happierBy focusing on key areas of health, one can enhance their quality of life and enjoy a vibrant, active life well into their golden years.Heart Health 101: UAB expert offers top tips for heart-healthy dietA healthy lifestyle is about small changes over time that build upon each other.Holiday heart syndrome: What is it? How can you prevent it?A UAB expert is offering some of their top tips on how to avoid holiday heart syndrome and enjoy a heart-healthy holiday season.Higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood, and keeping fitness through midlife, decreases cardiovascular-related disease and deathPublished results show that higher cardiorespiratory fitness in early adulthood produces a lower risk of all-cause mortality later in life. Additionally, retaining good cardiorespiratory fitness through midlife reduces the later risk of death.Postmenopausal heart health: what to expectExperts say it is never too late for women to know their risk factors and take steps to prevent heart disease.Can you really experience a broken heart?Learn what broken heart syndrome is, who is at risk for it, how to prevent it and more.Show your heart some love this month with a heart-healthy dietUAB experts provide tips on how to maintain a heart-healthy diet.UAB study says 75 percent of young adults in the U.S. do not have ideal cardiovascular healthA nationwide study led by UAB researchers showed that cardiovascular health in young adults did not improve from 2007-2018 and only one in four people in that age group have ideal cardiovascular health.Heart-healthy tailgates for the winKeep football tailgates heart-healthy without sacrificing flavor with these tips from UAB cardiologists.When should you worry about your heart health post-COVID-19?For those who had COVID-19, lingering heart problems can complicate their recovery. UAB experts address common concerns that people have with their heart health after COVID-19.Are hormones from the heart responsible for high nighttime blood pressure?
Investigations by researchers at UAB reveal the existence of a day/night rhythm of heart hormones, and how the disturbance of this rhythm could contribute to a high risk of high blood pressure and poor cardiovascular health in obese individuals.
Heart valve disease: another silent killerSymptoms of heart valve disease often go undetected or dismissed as a normal part of aging. Patient Karen Hay was unaware and says the procedure at UAB to repair the valve saved her life.
Does your insurance card matter when you have a heart attack?Investigators from UAB have summarized the impact of the reimbursement gap between Medicaid and private insurance on management and in-hospital outcomes among patients admitted for STEMI.
Proposed Medicare cuts may impact TAVR proceduresUAB researchers found that, from 2012-2014, Medicare was the primary payer for more than 90 percent of TAVR procedures.Arora serving as Circulation section editorArora will be involved in assigning manuscripts focused on genetics, omics and precision medicine as it relates to cardiovascular disease.
Repairing the heart one "Z" at a timeMuch like other muscles, when the heart works during the normal daytime hours, it needs a period of rest to repair itself.REGARDS study receives $20.4 million grantA study to better understand racial and regional differences in deaths from strokes will be funded through 2023 by a $20.4 million grant.Big-data helps define the burden of sarcoidosisResearchers have found the rate of hospitalization for sarcoidosis has increased, and in-hospital mortality associated with sarcoidosis has decreased.Celebrating Heart Month 2018Throughout February, UAB Heart and Vascular Services will raise awareness about heart disease.Heart-muscle patches created from human cells improve recovery from heart attacksThis is the first large-animal study of muscle patches of a clinically relevant size.UAB Experts in Heart Health
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Pankaj Arora, M.D.
Heart health • Hypertension • Obesity
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Vascular disease • Vascular surgery • Aortic aneurysms • Developing new medical devices tailored to individual patients
Read more...James Davies, M.D.
Adult cardiac surgery • Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) • Minimally invasive heart surgery • Cardiac valvular disease • Outcomes research
Read more...Raegan Durant, M.D., MPH
Cardiovascular disease • Hypertension • Minority health • Preventive medicine • Health disparities
Read more...Grace Grau, DNP
Health Disparities • Cardiovascular disease • Chronic and continuing care for adults and the elderly
Read more...George Howard, DrPH
Stroke risk factors, prevention • Heart health • Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities
Read more...Virginia Howard, Ph.D.
Racial and geographical disparities in stroke populations • Health disparities • Cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease epidemiology
Read more...Elizabeth Jackson, M.D.
Cardiovascular disease • Women's heart health • Digital health trends and eHealth • Preventive medicine • Diabetes • Health promotion
Back to School
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Sudden cardiac arrest: Symptoms, treatment and preventionUAB experts say that, by learning the symptoms of SCA and how to respond, one could save a life in an emergent situation.Protect yourself from sports-related dental injuriesExperts at UAB provide tips for preventing sports-related dental injuries.Experts recommend booking back-to-school checkupsUAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.Back-to-school health: Top strategies to keep your family germ-freeA UAB public health expert discusses ways to limit the spread of germs to protect your friends, family and co-workers during back-to-school transitions.Shop smart when going back to school this fall on a budgetBudgeting and research help parents save on back to school shopping.How to earn an A+ in back-to-school safetyBefore heading into the new school year, make sure that these safety tips are at the top of your to-do list.Promote positive mental health through back-to-school routinesImplementing a consistent and simple routine can help with a smooth transition into a new school year and alleviate stress and anxiety in children and adolescents.Back to school means back-to-school checkupsUAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.Shop smart when going back to school this fall on a budgetKnowing how to budget and plan for back-to-school shopping is a key to success, explains one UAB business professor.Easing the back-to-school transition for children with disabilitiesTips on how to successfully transition a child with disabilities from summer to fall schedules.Dialing through the surges: COVID contact-tracers face burnout but stay motivated
Bianca and Kelvin Ume have been pulling double duty throughout the pandemic: working as contact tracers while juggling full-time jobs, Bianca as a UAB medical and MBA student and Kelvin as an ICU nurse.
Delta variant increases risk of adverse outcomes in pregnant women, new UAB study showsNew study from UAB women’s health, infectious diseases and pediatric experts show increase in morbidity and adverse outcomes in pregnant patients caused by the Delta variant.UAB School of Public Health launches free, asymptomatic COVID-19 testing program for Alabama K-12 schoolsUAB will partner with the Alabama Department of Public Health, Alabama State Department of Education and local school districts to conduct individualized COVID-19 testing plans. The testing is free, voluntary and safe.
Back to square one: UAB expert says social distancing, masks, vaccinations are key to stopping COVID-19 surgeAs the Delta variant continues to rip through the United States, Alabama’s low vaccination rates combined with the variant’s high transmissibility rates make for a deadly combination that can be stopped, experts say — if we all do the right thing.
COVID-19 health recommendations for K-12 schoolsPediatric infectious diseases expert discusses the Centers for Disease Control’s in-person learning guidelines for the 2021 school year.Back to school: a complete health checklist for parentsUAB experts provide information on four health care appointments that need to be on every parent’s back-to-school checklists.Tips for teens, parents on staying safe during summer months and activitiesPediatricians share their summer and back-to-school safety tips for parents and teens.Eat this, not that: Tips for packing healthier school lunchesEight tips to help parents encourage healthy eating for their children.A parent’s guide to kindergarten readinessStudents entering kindergarten who were behind in their social-behavioral development were more likely to be held back, suspended or expelled in the future.Easing the back-to-school transition for children with special needsUAB School of Education experts provide some tips to parents on how to ease the back-to-school transition for children with special needs and emotional and behavioral disorders.UAB Experts in Back to School
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Tamera Coyne-Beasley, M.D.
Puberty • Teen health • Behavioral concerns in adolescents • Parenting
Read more...Candice Dye, M.D.
Water safety and children • Traveling with children • Infant safe sleep
Read more...Vivian Friedman, Ph.D.
Child psychology • Parenting • Children's mental health
Read more...Russell Griffin, Ph.D.
Gun violence • Gun violence-protection • Motor vehicle-related injuries and prevention • Pediatric trauma outcomes • Improving clinical care of trauma and burn patients • Treating acte kidney injury in newborns
Read more...Jeffrey Kerby, M.D., Ph.D.
Trauma • Critical care • Pre-hospital emergency care • Resuscitation outcomes research • Bleeding control techniques/large volume blood replacement • Stop the Bleed, a public awareness campaign urging bystander education on bleeding control
Read more...David Kimberlin, M.D.
Vaccinations: safe, effective and life saving; schedule for school age kids • Measles, mumps and rubella • Cold and flu in children • Infectious disease outbreaks, such as Zika • Antiviral treatments • Whooping cough • Congenital CMV and neonatal herpes infections
Read more...Rachael Lee, M.D.
Healthcare epidemiology • Infection prevention • Outbreak of infectious disease locally and globally including the flu • Multi-drug resistant pathogens in relation to infection control
Read more...Nicholas Onken, O.D.
Pediatric optometry • Myopia control • Contact lenses
Read more...Stephen Russell, M.D.
Annual physicals • Primary physician care Primary care for adults and children • Vaccinations • Urgent care for flu, upper respiratory infections, etc. • Preventive care for adults
Read more...David Schwebel, Ph.D.
Pedestrian safety • Child injury prevention • Texting & walking • Child gun safety • Playground safety • Technology-based injury intervention & prevention
Read more...Stephanie Yates, Ph.D.
Financial education • Budgeting • Personal finance • Money management • Finance for underserved communities
Parenting
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Experts recommend booking back-to-school checkupsUAB experts provide tips on appointments to get your child ready to go back to school.Safety tips for kids: Playgrounds, helmets and swimmingUAB expert discusses tips for parents to stay vigilant and prepared this summer.Shop smart when going back to school this fall on a budgetBudgeting and research help parents save on back to school shopping.Don’t be shocked! Keep your family safe around pools and lakes this summerA UAB engineer provides information about the risks and prevention methods associated with electric shock drowning in fresh bodies of water.How much dental damage can Halloween candy do?
Maintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.
How to have a great family spring break staycationUAB experts recommend activities to move children’s bodies or minds during this spring break.When tragedy happens, how to help children understandAn expert in family communication and social support, Samantha Shebib, Ph.D., offers her expertise to help navigate these complicated and difficult conversations.Halloween festivities are back: Here is what you need to know to keep your children safeUAB experts advise parents to think about keeping kids safe this Halloween.
Trick or treat: Dental tips for a healthy HalloweenMaintain good dental health this Halloween by indulging that night, controlling candy intake after the binge, eating more chocolates than sticky, sour candy and brushing teeth twice daily.Sports safety: how to avoid sports-related injuriesExperts provide safety tips for protecting one’s eyes, mouth and body from sports-related injuries this season.Keeping the boo-boos away: how parents can help prevent injuriesOne UAB expert explains how parents can address specific areas of safety concern for each stage of a child’s life.
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