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Study Reveals a Potential New Treatment Option for People with Hidradenitis Suppurativa

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Hidradenitis suppurativa, (HS) is a condition that causes chronic inflammation on the surface of the skin. It’s characterized by painful bumps that form under the skin a.... Read More
Barbara Gower, PhD

Research Finds a Low-Carb Diet may Improve Beta-Cell Function in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Could Potentially Eliminate Need for Medication  New research from UAB, published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, shows that adults with Type.... Read More
Nita Limdi, PharmD, PhD

Limdi Named Associate Dean for Genomic Medicine at UAB

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Nita Limdi, PharmD, PhD, MSPH, FAHA, has been named Associate Dean for Genomic Medicine at UAB. She assumes this role after the retirement of Bruce Korf, MD, PhD. Limdi earne.... Read More
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Preparations Made to Launch Healthcare Boarding School

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

In December, the board overseeing the creation of Alabama’s first residential high school focused on healthcare met to prepare the curriculum. The Alabama School of Heal.... Read More
Cynthia Owsley, PhD and Michael Niederweis, PhD

Two UAB Professors Named National Academy of Inventors Fellows

Jan 14, 2025 at 12:09 pm by kbarrettalley

Two UAB Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine faculty members, Michael Niederweis, PhD, a professor in the Department of Microbiology, and Cynthia Owsley, PhD, a professor in.... Read More

December 2024

Dec 16, 2024 at 08:55 pm by kbarrettalley

Your December 2024 Issue of Birmingham Medical News is Here!