2015 Article Archives

February 2015

Feb 11, 2015 at 04:50 pm by steve

Brain Inflammation a Hallmark of Autism While many different combinations of genetic traits can cause autism, brains affected by autism share a pattern of ramped-up immune re.... Read More

2015 Article Archives

Fusion Technology Improves Detection of Prostate Cancer

Feb 11, 2015 at 04:50 pm by steve

New technology that fuses magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasound is improving the detection of prostate cancer and helping to avoid unnecessary biopsies. Bryant Poole.... Read More

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UAB Regrows Bones Using Living Membrane

Feb 11, 2015 at 04:50 pm by steve

A motorcycle accident in December left the soldier on leave from Afghanistan with a broken shin. The bone had punctured through the skin. A month later, the bone became infect.... Read More

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Beekeeping physician creates buzz at local hospital

Feb 11, 2015 at 04:50 pm by steve

A typical workday for Jim Boogaerts, MD doesn’t usually include rescuing homeless animals. But one day last April, he was called upon to round up some strays; thousands,.... Read More

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Cardiologist Aims to Prevent Amputation of Lower Extremities

Feb 11, 2015 at 04:50 pm by steve

Direct revascularization through targeted angiosomes is proving to be successful in the treatment of critical limb ischemia (CLI) and peripheral artery disease (PAD), particul.... Read More