December 23, 2010
Fried fish may be a reason Alabama higher in stroke deaths, UAB-led study says
(AL.com)
Eating the Southern staple of fried fish could be a reason that Alabamians and people in other "stroke belt" states have a higher risk of stroke death, according to a study published today in the medical journal Neurology.
Most Common Adult Brain Cancer Linked to Gene Deletion, Doctors Say
(ScienceDaily.com)
"It's been known for 25 years that EGFR plays a role in glioblastoma as well as many other cancers, and that this gene is aberrantly activated in glioblastoma," said the study's principal investigator, Markus Bredel, MD, PhD.
Less invasive robotic head/neck surgery
(UPI.com)
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham say while it has been recognized robotic surgery made it easier for patients to regain the ability to swallow -- a common and serious side effect -- little had been known about the effect of the new surgery had on cure rates.
Go team! Reduced Shakespeare brings "World of Sports" comedy show to UAB's Alys Stephens Center
(The Birmingham Times)
Break out your team colors when UAB's Alys Stephens Center presents "The Complete World of Sports (Abridged) Comedy Show" by Reduced Shakespeare Company.
December 22, 2010
Celecoxib Shown to Prevent Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers
(SkinInc.com)
To determine whether celecoxib reduces the incidence of new actinic keratosis, Craig A. Elmets, MD, of the University of Alabama at Birmingham, and colleagues, conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled randomized trial with 240 people with actinic keratoses, or precancerous skin lesions.
Holidays with clan ideal for investigating family health history
(KALB-TV, Alexandria, LA)
When your relatives get together over the holidays, it may be a good opportunity to investigate your family history, including its health history, suggests Lynn Holt, director of the School of Health Professions Genetic Counseling program at UAB.
Rare transplant may have cured man of AIDS, but doctors say it's not practical for the masses
(The Canadian Press)
"It's an interesting proof-of-concept that with pretty extraordinary measures a patient could be cured of HIV," but it is far too risky to become standard therapy even if matched donors could be found, said Dr. Michael Saag of the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
December 21, 2010
Robotic surgery shows promise for head and neck cancer
(Sify.com)
UAB researchers have suggested that less-invasive robotic surgery for upper airway and digestive track malignant tumors is as effective as other minimally invasive surgical techniques based on patient function and survival.
(MedGadget.com)
Holidays with clan ideal for investigating family health history
(WBCB-TV, Youngstown, OH)
When your relatives get together over the holidays, it may be a good opportunity to investigate your family history, including its health history, suggests Lynn Holt, director of the School of Health Professions Genetic Counseling program at UAB.
Scientists Find Many Animals, Like People, Are Getting Fatter
(Voice of America)
Like many people, animals are getting fatter. At least that is the finding of a report in the British publication, Proceedings of the Royal Society. David Allison of the University of Alabama at Birmingham wrote the report.
December 20, 2010
Holidays with clan ideal for investigating family health history
(US News and World Report)
When your relatives get together over the holidays, it may be a good opportunity to investigate your family history, including its health history, suggests Lynn Holt, director of the School of Health Professions Genetic Counseling program at UAB.
WikiLeaks attackers 'a united group of passionate actors'
(Sify.com)
Cyber crime experts from UAB have suggested that the mob mentality behind the current wave of cyber attacks against sites of various banking, credit and other service-industries are not the result of frenzy or mass hysteria - rather they are a united group of passionate actors.
(The Atlantic Wire)
Furthermore, as Michael Saag, director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham AIDS Center, told CNN, Brown had to have his own immune system practically wiped out to avoid a rejection of the transplant, a risky procedure in itself.
(Telegram.com - Worcester, MA)
Removing part of health care law could hurt local hospitals
(The Anniston Star)
If the Supreme Court upholds Hudson's decision, the rest of the health care reform law would not last as it currently is written, said Michael Morrisey, professor of health insurance and director of the Lister Hill Center for Health Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Surgery helps man live seizure-free, normal life
(Hattiesburg American)
Willie Davis was referred to the UAB Epilepsy Center where neurologist Dr. Robert Knowlton would locate the dysplasia.
Alabama notables share their holiday memories
(AL.com)
Eric Essix, a Birmingham guitarist and music producer, also is artist coordinator at the Alys Stephens Center.
UAB student celebrates today's graduation with show of generosity
(AL.com)
Camilla Gaines received her degree in criminal justice from UAB.