Clinical

The Cyclotron Arrives at UAB

May 08, 2019 at 03:32 pm by steve

The weight equivalent of 13 African elephants, the 90-ton cyclotron for the UAB proton therapy initiative was lowered through the roof of the three-story facility in March and.... Read More

Clinical

Children's Vestibular and Balance Clinic

May 08, 2019 at 03:28 pm by steve

Vestibular and balance problems, like most medical conditions, are easier managed the earlier they are diagnosed. But how does a medical professional accurately diagnose vesti.... Read More

Business

Post-Breach: Preparing for a HIPAA Investigation

May 08, 2019 at 03:02 pm by steve

The Office of Civil Rights ("OCR") is the federal agency that oversees compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996, and its implementing re.... Read More

Clinical

UAB Patient First in Alabama to get Deep Brain Stimulation for Epilepsy

May 08, 2019 at 02:55 pm by steve

This February, Xavier Horton became the first person in Alabama and the 27th person in the nation to receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) for epilepsy. The neurology team at U.... Read More

Grand Rounds

Baskin Named President of SBM

May 07, 2019 at 04:57 pm by steve

Monica L. Baskin, PhD has been selected president-elect of the Society of Behavioral Medicine (SBM). Baskin is a professor in the Division of Preventive Medicine at UAB, and i.... Read More