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See why a UAB Pharmacist is not just another pharmacist

05 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST

At UAB our pharmacists have a story to tell. It's a story about being respected for your knowledge and your hard work gaining that knowledge. It's a story about a hospital where every pharmacist is treated as a clinical pharmacist, rather than a select few. It's a story about a residency program that's been ongoing for more than thirty years, a system designed to get medicines to patients more efficiently than ever, and a state-of-the-art central pharmacy and compounding operation.

New Stent Helps Prevent Future Blockage

18 Nov 2008 12:27:00 EST

A new stent coating designed at UAB mimics natural endothelium, the substance that lines blood vessels. This discovery has the potential to prevent post-operative tissue scarring along the blood vessel wall, and thus lessen the likelihood of future blockages developing at the stent site. Research such as this could prove vital to reducing coronary artery disease, which is the number one cause of death in the United States.

New Stent Helps Prevent Future Blockage

18 Nov 2008 12:27:00 EST

Comprehensive Diabetes Care at UAB

23 Oct 2008 12:27:00 EST

In a one-day visit to UAB's Multidisciplinary Comprehensive Diabetes Clinic, diabetics can see several specialists and receive evaluations and recommendations to help them better manage the condition. UAB Endocrinologist Fernando Ovalle, M.D. explains how the clinic works.

Atrial Fibrillation

16 Oct 2008 10:50:00 EST

When Charles Pyron's heart rhythm problem wasn't getting better, he turned to the heart specialists at UAB. UAB Cardiologist Vance Plumb, M.D., explains the benefits of treatment at UAB.

Ron Council: New Lease on Life

16 Oct 2008 10:49:00 EST

Ron Council suffers from congestive heart failure (CHF). After suffering a massive heart attack, a life-saving defibrillator pacemaker (an ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) was implanted in his chest.

Ron Council: New Lease on Life

16 Oct 2008 10:49:00 EST

Ron Council's ICD

16 Oct 2008 10:48:00 EST

Learn about Ron's experience with his ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator which has restarted his heart many times and given him a new lease on life.

Ron Council's ICD

16 Oct 2008 10:48:00 EST

Learn about Ron's experience with his ICD - Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator which has restarted his heart many times and given him a new lease on life.

From the Lab to the Street

06 Jun 2008 10:27:00 EST

Turning fundamental scientific discoveries into practical applications that enhance the lives of Alabamians is the focus of a new five-year $26.9 million grant at UAB. The funds will be used to establish the Center for Clinical and Translational Sciences (CCTS) at UAB.

Glioblastoma Brain Tumor Research Trials at UAB

02 Jun 2008 09:27:00 EST

University of Alabama at Birmingham Neurosurgeon, Dr. James Markert, author of the textbook Glioblastoma Multiforme , discusses research trials on the treatment of malignant gliomas (cancerous brain tumors) presently being conducted at UAB.

Glioblastoma Brain Tumor Research Trials at UAB

02 Jun 2008 09:27:00 EST

Elvin's Miracle

12 May 2008 09:27:00 EST

After a colonoscopy revealed cancer, Elvin was treated by UAB's Dr. Heslin. Miraculously, his tumors kept getting smaller until they disappeared.

Jeanne Fights the Fight

12 May 2008 09:26:00 EST

Diagnosed with ovarian cancer, Jeanne is still fighting alongside the help of UAB's Dr. Alvarez- and is getting the best care she needs.

Billie Remains Cancer-Free

12 May 2008 09:25:00 EST

Afer being diagnosed with ovarian cancer in her early 30's, Billie was treated at UAB and has been cancer-free since.

Osteoarthritis - About Your Diagnosis

03 Apr 2008 09:25:00 EST

Osteoarthritis, also called degenerative joint disease, commonly affects the weight-bearing joints of the body such as the hips, knees, and spine. But, it may also affect other joints including those of the hands.

Upper Endoscopy: EGD

03 Apr 2008 08:44:00 EST

Upper endoscopy enables a clinician to look inside the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum. The procedure might be used to discover the reason for swallowing difficulties - nausea, vomiting, reflux, bleeding, indigestion, abdominal pain, or chest pain. It is also used to treat problems such as bleeding.

Holiday Shopping

05 Dec 2007 08:44:00 EST

Holiday shopping. We start out with good intentions, but very quickly we seem to overspend. In fact, Americans rack up millions in debt every holiday season. UAB Psychologiest, Dr. Josh Klapow shows a simple strategy for staying within your budget.

Holiday Shopping

05 Dec 2007 08:44:00 EST

Holiday Stress

05 Dec 2007 08:43:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow talks about how avoid stress during the holiday season.

Holiday Stress

05 Dec 2007 08:43:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow talks about how avoid stress during the holiday season.

Holiday Blues

05 Dec 2007 08:42:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow talks about how to avoid the holiday blues.

Holiday Blues

05 Dec 2007 08:42:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow talks about how to avoid the holiday blues.

Mehta Casting

05 Dec 2007 08:41:00 EST

UAB Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Khoury explains the process of Mehta casting and how it is used to treat infantile scoliosis.

Mehta Casting

05 Dec 2007 08:41:00 EST

UAB Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Khoury explains the process of Mehta casting and how it is used to treat infantile scoliosis.

Mehta Casting

05 Dec 2007 08:41:00 EST

UAB Orthopedic Surgeon Dr. Joseph Khoury explains the process of Mehta casting and how it is used to treat infantile scoliosis.

UAB Grad Student Goes to Class - Awaits Heart/Lung Transplant

05 Dec 2007 08:40:00 EST

UAB Grad Student Chelsea Umbach attends class from her hospital bed while awaiting a heart/lung transplant. Thanks to English Professor Flowers Braswell, organ transplantation is no excuse for tardiness...

UAB Grad Student Goes to Class - Awaits Heart/Lung Transplant

05 Dec 2007 08:40:00 EST

A UAB Heart Transplant Patient is Flying High Once Again

19 Oct 2007 08:40:00 EST

Follow Skip Monaghan's journey from near death to heart transplant to his return to a normal life. Find out how UAB doctors not only saved his life, but helped him resume his passion for flying.

A UAB Heart Transplant Patient is Flying High Once Again

19 Oct 2007 08:40:00 EST

Follow Skip Monaghan's journey from near death to heart transplant to his return to a normal life. Find out how UAB doctors not only saved his life, but helped him resume his passion for flying.

A UAB Heart Transplant Patient is Flying High Once Again

19 Oct 2007 08:40:00 EST

Follow Skip Monaghan's journey from near death to heart transplant to his return to a normal life. Find out how UAB doctors not only saved his life, but helped him resume his passion for flying.

UAB Hospital Among "America's Best"

10 Oct 2007 08:40:00 EST

U.S. News and World Reports lists UAB Hospital among the nation's best. Find out what it takes to be nationally ranked.

UAB Emergency Room Rap

13 Sep 2007 10:50:00 EST

The UAB ER rap was concepted and created by ER nurses for a National Nurses' Week contest and celebration. UAB nurses and other staff members are featured in the video.

UAB Angels

13 Sep 2007 10:40:00 EST

UAB nurses deliver highly-skilled, compassionate care to our patients. This compassionate care isn't just a comforting smile or easing the tension of a nervous patient. It lives in every nurses touch from communicating with the family to knowing the research they are conducting today may save a life tomorrow.

Cardiothoracic Surgery at UAB

06 Jul 2007 10:50:00 EST

UAB is a place that embraces and expects excellence in the national healthcare realm. Learn more about one of UAB's distinguished physicians, Dr. James K. Kirklin, and his passion for Cardiovascular surgery.

Lifesaving Heart Surgery at UAB

14 May 2007 10:59:00 EST

When Haywood Fuller was 14 years old, he came to UAB for heart surgery. When he developed a heart condition 30 years later, he again trusted the heart specialists at UAB.

In Vitro Fertilization at UAB: One Couple's Success Story

14 May 2007 10:55:00 EST

In Vitro Fertilization helped Jennifer and Gregg Fleming start a family. Infertility specialists at UAB discuss the benefits of coming to UAB for infertility treatment.

In Vitro Fertilization at UAB: One Couple's Success Story

14 May 2007 10:55:00 EST

In Vitro Fertilization helped Jennifer and Gregg Fleming start a family. Infertility specialists at UAB discuss the benefits of coming to UAB for infertility treatment.

UAB Hospital: The Epicenter for Major Injury Treatment

14 May 2007 10:53:00 EST

As Alabama's only Adult Level 1 Trauma Hospital, UAB is uniquely qualified to treat the most severely injured people.

Vicky Peck: Discovery

18 Apr 2007 23:20:00 EST

Vicky Peck had a hereditary disorder, HHT (Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiecstasia), which causes veins and arteries to grow side by side creating a weakness called an Arterio-Venous Malformation (AVM) and requiring repair.

Joe Mitchell: Joe's Search for a Second Chance

18 Apr 2007 23:10:00 EST

Joe Mitchell discovered in 1998 that he was suffering from a heart valve disease called aortic valve stenosis, a condition that would require replacement of his aortic valve.

Joe Mitchell: Joe's Search for a Second Chance

18 Apr 2007 23:10:00 EST

Joe Mitchell discovered in 1998 that he was suffering from a heart valve disease called aortic valve stenosis, a condition that would require replacement of his aortic valve.

Nita Collinsworth: Garden Club Luncheon

18 Apr 2007 23:05:00 EST

Nita Collinsworth suffered a type of stroke - a brain aneurysm that burst, creating what is called a subarachnoid hemmorhage. She was rushed to the hospital where they repaired the aneurysm using a technique called coil embolization.

Susie Dodson: Susie's Journey to Stay Alive

17 Apr 2007 11:10:01 EST

In 2000, Susie Dodson was diagnosed with a rare, and often fatal, heart-lung disorder, a type of pulmonary hypertension called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Susie Dodson: Susie's Journey to Stay Alive

17 Apr 2007 11:10:01 EST

In 2000, Susie Dodson was diagnosed with a rare, and often fatal, heart-lung disorder, a type of pulmonary hypertension called pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH).

Susie Dodson: Landing in the Right Place

17 Apr 2007 10:10:01 EST

The physicians at UAB saved Susie's life with a series of investigational, breakthrough medical treatments. The Pulmonary Hypertension Clinic at UAB is one of the preeminent clinics of its type in the country.

Susie Dodson: Landing in the Right Place

17 Apr 2007 10:10:01 EST

Small Rewards

30 Mar 2007 10:59:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow explains why several small rewards may provide just the extra push you need.

Keep Track

30 Mar 2007 10:58:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how checks and balances can keep us healthy.

Men's Health Part 1

30 Mar 2007 10:57:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows men how to take charge of their health.

Men's Health Part 2

30 Mar 2007 10:56:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows you how to take action.

Am I Motivated?

30 Mar 2007 10:54:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us what to do when we just aren't motivated.

Managing Anger

30 Mar 2007 10:53:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us the three R's of managing anger.

Getting Ready for Summer

30 Mar 2007 10:52:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to motivate ourselves to get in shape.

Don't Change Everything, Change One Thing

30 Mar 2007 10:51:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to make big changes more manageable.

Fast Food Temptation

30 Mar 2007 10:50:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to keep the fast food habit in check.

Goal Setting

30 Mar 2007 10:49:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to get the ball rolling.

Stacking the Odds

30 Mar 2007 10:47:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how simple actions are the key to success.

Sleep Habits

30 Mar 2007 10:46:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us some simple ways to get a better night's sleep.

Vacation Stress

30 Mar 2007 10:43:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to beat post vacation stress.

Motivation On Empty?

30 Mar 2007 10:42:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to keep our motivation high.

Getting Organized

30 Mar 2007 10:41:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to conquer clutter.

Picking the Perfect Health Partner

30 Mar 2007 10:40:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how having a health partner can make changing your health habits easier.

Being Prepared

30 Mar 2007 10:39:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to be prepared for disasters.

Healthy Worry

30 Mar 2007 10:38:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to turn our worries into healthy actions.

Stop Nagging

30 Mar 2007 10:37:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to motivate our loved ones to take care of their health.

Helping Children Cope

30 Mar 2007 10:36:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow gives us tips for helping young children cope with a family emergency.

Talking to Your Doctor About Emotions

30 Mar 2007 10:35:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to talk to doctors about emotional problems.

Safe Driving

30 Mar 2007 10:34:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to keep our emotions in check while driving.

Start Exercising

30 Mar 2007 10:01:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to start an exercising program.

Snacking

29 Mar 2007 10:03:00 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to curb the snacking habit.

Managing Chronic Conditions

25 Mar 2007 10:06:00 EST

From diabetes to heart disease to asthma, chronic conditions affect over 40 million Americans. UAB Psychologist, Dr. Josh Klapow, shows five actions that will help.

Susie Dodson: The Determination to Live

17 Mar 2007 09:10:01 EST

When faced with this life-threatening disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, Susie and her husband did everything they could to make sure she ended up in the best hands.

Susie Dodson: The Determination to Live

17 Mar 2007 09:10:01 EST

When faced with this life-threatening disease, pulmonary arterial hypertension, Susie and her husband did everything they could to make sure she ended up in the best hands.

Nita Collinsworth: Getting Back to Life

15 Mar 2007 12:08:00 EST

After a non-surgical procedure, called a coil embolization, for an aneurism repair, Nita has made a miraculous recovery with the help of the Spain Rehabilitation Center staff.

Vicky Peck: Re-Discovery

12 Mar 2007 12:08:00 EST

Vicky went to UAB where she discovered that her original AVM had not been completely repaired. She underwent a minimally invasive procedure at the UAB Heart & Vascular Center to address the potentially life-threatening problem.

Vicky Peck: Self-Education

12 Mar 2007 12:06:00 EST

Vicky was born with a life-threatening disease. The best treatment for it turned out to be the Internet.

Carolyn Maupin: "He saved my life"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:05 EST

UAB Heart Patient: Carolyn Maupin's Story. The symptoms Carolyn Maupin had did not convince her that she had a heart problem. However, a heart catheterization she underwent at the UAB Heart and Vascular Center revealed that one of her arteries was 99% blocked.

Carolyn Maupin: "He saved my life"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:05 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "He saved my life"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:05 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "He found something suspicious"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:04 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "He found something suspicious"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:04 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "He found something suspicious"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:04 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I knew something was wrong"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:03 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I knew something was wrong"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:03 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I knew something was wrong"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:03 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I was blessed"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:02 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I was blessed"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:02 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "I was blessed"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:02 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "The silent killer"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:01 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "The silent killer"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:01 EST

Carolyn Maupin: "The silent killer"

30 Nov 2006 12:35:01 EST

RN Internship Program

30 Nov 2006 11:35:07 EST

UAB Hospital Nursing Careers: Ebonee Lyons, B.S.N. Learn about Ebonee's experience as an RN intern and staff nurse at UAB Hospital.

Teamwork and Support

30 Nov 2006 11:35:06 EST

UAB Hospital Nursing Careers: Ebonee Lyons, B.S.N. Learn about Ebonee's experience as an RN intern and staff nurse at UAB Hospital.

Encouraging Environment

30 Nov 2006 10:35:01 EST

UAB Hospital Nursing Careers: Angie Ballenger, B.S.N. Learn about Angie's experience as a heart transplant ICU nurse at UAB Hospital.

Valued Nurse

30 Nov 2006 10:20:06 EST

UAB Hospital Nursing Careers: Angie Ballenger, B.S.N. Learn about Angie's experience as a heart transplant ICU nurse at UAB Hospital.

Busy Moms

23 Nov 2006 11:44:01 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows you how to fit in regular exercise.

Medication Safety

23 Nov 2006 11:26:01 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow has some simple tips for taking your medication safely.

Navigating The Grocery Aisles

23 Nov 2006 11:06:01 EST

UAB Psychologist Dr. Josh Klapow shows us how to successfully navigate the grocery aisles.

UAB Health System

11 Oct 2006 12:35:04 EST

Expert physicians, groundbreaking research, and compassionate, personal care from an international leader in the world of medicine.

UAB Hospital

11 Oct 2006 11:35:03 EST

The new UAB Hospital is a model of state-of-the-art care, comfort and convenience.

UAB Emergency Department

10 Oct 2006 10:35:15 EST

New, expanded UAB Hospital Emergency Department adds comfort, convenience.

Parking at the UAB Hospital

09 Oct 2006 10:35:16 EST

Convenient parking with walkways to world-class care.

UAB Hospital: Patient and Family Friendly

08 Oct 2006 10:35:17 EST

The new UAB Hospital has been designed around you and your family.

UAB Hospital: Patient Rooms and Services

07 Oct 2006 10:35:01 EST

All patient rooms are private and designed for maximum comfort and care.

The Kirklin Clinic at UAB

06 Oct 2006 10:35:01 EST

Over 700 physicians in 35 specialties under one roof.

Minimally Invasive Thyroid Surgery

05 Oct 2006 11:45:01 EST

Thyroid disease can be treated with medicines, but for some, surgery is necessary. Here's how a new minimally invasive surgical procedure is leaving less scarring and getting patients back to their regular routine quicker.

Tandem Heart

05 Oct 2006 11:44:01 EST

Lifesaving surgeries are performed everyday to repair the hearts of many Americans who have had a heart attack or have heart disease. Here's how improved technology is giving doctors a new way to mend damaged hearts.

Saving Sight

05 Oct 2006 11:42:01 EST

A young man who was blinded in one eye was told he would never see again. Here's how improved technology and persistence changed the course of fate for one family.

Fight Disease From Space

05 Oct 2006 11:40:01 EST

When astronauts blast into space, their immune systems undergo change that could be problematic for fighting infection. Here's how researchers are finding answers with space age technology.

DNA Repair Cream

05 Oct 2006 11:38:01 EST

Sunscreen helps protect skin against the sun's rays, but once damage is done, normal cells can turn cancerous. Researchers hope a DNA repair cream will reduce the incidence of skin cancer.

Electric Bandage

05 Oct 2006 11:36:01 EST

Pressure sores are a danger to many patients. Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham are hoping technology will lower costs and raise quality of life for these patients.

Endoscopic Ultrasound

05 Oct 2006 11:34:01 EST

Technology helps diagnosing cancer early, saving many lives every year. As technology improves, physicians are able to treat patients with other problems, without operating.

Gastric Bypass

05 Oct 2006 11:32:01 EST

When other weight-loss options fail, laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery may help those fighting the battle with morbid obesity.

Heating Up Tumors

05 Oct 2006 11:30:01 EST

A cancer diagnosis often means major surgery for patients, but new and improved technology offers a less invasive treatment option.

Implantable Heart Monitor

05 Oct 2006 11:28:01 EST

Heart failure affects more than five million people. There is no cure, but thanks to new computer aided technology, the lives of these patients looks much better.

Implantable Heart Monitor

05 Oct 2006 11:28:01 EST

Heart failure affects more than five million people. There is no cure, but thanks to new computer aided technology, the lives of these patients looks much better.

Laparoscopic Nephrectomy

05 Oct 2006 11:26:01 EST

New technology makes giving the gift of life easier on the donor.

Metal Hip

05 Oct 2006 11:24:01 EST

Metal to metal hip prosthesis is found to be more durable than the traditional metal to plastic for hip replacement surgery.

Nasal Vaccine To Prevent Meningitis

05 Oct 2006 11:22:01 EST

Bacterial meningitis is a serious and sometimes deadly disease. The bacteria that causes meningitis accounts for millions of visits to the doctor's office each year.

Nasal Vaccine To Prevent Meningitis

05 Oct 2006 11:22:01 EST

Bacterial meningitis is a serious and sometimes deadly disease. The bacteria that causes meningitis accounts for millions of visits to the doctor's office each year.

Shingles Vaccine

05 Oct 2006 11:20:01 EST

Shingles, caused by the chicken pox virus, remains dormant becoming active later in life, causing blisters and severe pain. UAB is testing a vaccine for the elderly.

Stress And Dieting

05 Oct 2006 11:18:01 EST

Each year, Americans spend more than $40 billion on diet programs and products. New research looks at why dieters rebound and how even one tempting food can trigger an eating disorder.

Targeting Tumors

05 Oct 2006 11:16:01 EST

Intensity Modulated Radiation Treatment is the latest cancer-fighting tool. IMRT accurately targets just the tumor with radiation while sparing the healthy cells around it.

Temporomandibular Joint Implants

05 Oct 2006 11:14:01 EST

TMJ disorders affect more than 50 percent of the population. It can cause pain and can even affect speech and chewing. For some patients, joint replacement is the only cure.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

05 Oct 2006 09:05:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Neal Berte's Story: Like his father 20 years before him, Neal Berte developed prostate cancer. He shares his story and Dr. Albert LoBuglio discusses the history of the Lurleen Wallace Radiation Therapy and Research Facility.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

05 Oct 2006 09:05:01 EST

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

05 Oct 2006 09:05:01 EST

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 11:40:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Foots Parnell's Story: Foots Parnell found that the world-renowned Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB helps each patient live as full a life as possible.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 11:40:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Foots Parnell's Story: Foots Parnell found that the world-renowned Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB helps each patient live as full a life as possible.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 11:10:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Pat Sullivan's Story: When Pat Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer, he found the Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB to be the place he needed to be for treatment.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 11:10:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Pat Sullivan's Story: When Pat Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer, he found the Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB to be the place he needed to be for treatment.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 11:10:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Pat Sullivan's Story: When Pat Sullivan was diagnosed with cancer, he found the Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB to be the place he needed to be for treatment.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 10:10:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Zach Till's Story: Zach Till underwent surgery at four days old to remove a kidney on which a tumor had been found. When a type of kidney cancer developed on his other kidney, and then later returned, he received radiation treatment at UAB.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

04 Oct 2006 10:10:01 EST

Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic

03 Oct 2006 11:35:30 EST

A team of specialists work together, combining their skills and pooling their knowledge to provide you with expert care and advice concerning the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic

03 Oct 2006 11:35:30 EST

A team of specialists work together, combining their skills and pooling their knowledge to provide you with expert care and advice concerning the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis

03 Oct 2006 11:32:29 EST

Cancer survivors share their reaction to the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis

03 Oct 2006 11:32:29 EST

Cancer survivors share their reaction to the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Diagnosis

03 Oct 2006 11:32:29 EST

Cancer survivors share their reaction to the diagnosis of prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options

03 Oct 2006 11:30:28 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the various treatment options for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options

03 Oct 2006 11:30:28 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the various treatment options for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Treatment Options

03 Oct 2006 11:30:28 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the various treatment options for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Surgical Option

03 Oct 2006 11:28:27 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Jarvis Patton & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of surgical removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Surgical Option

03 Oct 2006 11:28:27 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Jarvis Patton & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of surgical removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Surgical Option

03 Oct 2006 11:28:27 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Jarvis Patton & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of surgical removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Robotic Prostatectomy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:26:26 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Pat Martin & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of robotic prostatectomy for removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Robotic Prostatectomy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:26:26 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Pat Martin & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of robotic prostatectomy for removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Robotic Prostatectomy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:26:26 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Pat Martin & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of robotic prostatectomy for removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: Robotic Prostatectomy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:26:26 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Pat Martin & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of robotic prostatectomy for removal of the prostate.

Prostate Cancer: daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:24:25 EST

Dr. Christopher Amling, UAB Chairman of Urology, explains the process of robotic prostatectomy using the daVinci device.

Prostate Cancer: daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:24:25 EST

Dr. Christopher Amling, UAB Chairman of Urology, explains the process of robotic prostatectomy using the daVinci device.

Prostate Cancer: daVinci Robotic Prostatectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:24:25 EST

Dr. Christopher Amling, UAB Chairman of Urology, explains the process of robotic prostatectomy using the daVinci device.

Prostate Cancer: Radiation Option

03 Oct 2006 11:22:24 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Ernest Barbuti & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Radiation Option

03 Oct 2006 11:22:24 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Ernest Barbuti & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Radiation Option

03 Oct 2006 11:22:24 EST

Prostate cancer survivor Mr. Ernest Barbuti & Dr. Donald Urban discuss the choice of radiation treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Brachytherapy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:20:23 EST

Dr. Donald Urban discusses the choice of radiation seed implant treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Brachytherapy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:20:23 EST

Dr. Donald Urban discusses the choice of radiation seed implant treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Brachytherapy Option

03 Oct 2006 11:20:23 EST

Dr. Donald Urban discusses the choice of radiation seed implant treatment for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors

03 Oct 2006 11:18:22 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the risk factors for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors

03 Oct 2006 11:18:22 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the risk factors for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Risk Factors

03 Oct 2006 11:18:22 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic, discusses the risk factors for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Side Effects

03 Oct 2006 11:16:21 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic and prostate cancer survivor, Jarvis Patton discuss the possible side effects of surgery for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Side Effects

03 Oct 2006 11:16:21 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic and prostate cancer survivor, Jarvis Patton discuss the possible side effects of surgery for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Side Effects

03 Oct 2006 11:16:21 EST

Dr. Donald Urban, Director of the UAB Multidisciplinary Prostate Clinic and prostate cancer survivor, Jarvis Patton discuss the possible side effects of surgery for prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Surviving Prostate Cancer

03 Oct 2006 11:14:20 EST

Prostate Cancer Survivors share their thoughts on life after prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Surviving Prostate Cancer

03 Oct 2006 11:14:20 EST

Prostate Cancer Survivors share their thoughts on life after prostate cancer.

Prostate Cancer: Surviving Prostate Cancer

03 Oct 2006 11:14:20 EST

Prostate Cancer Survivors share their thoughts on life after prostate cancer.

Summer Learning

03 Oct 2006 11:12:19 EST

Keeping your child motivated to learn during the summer is key to a successful start back to school in the fall. Here's how to balance the summer with play and learning.

Summer Learning

03 Oct 2006 11:12:19 EST

Keeping your child motivated to learn during the summer is key to a successful start back to school in the fall. Here's how to balance the summer with play and learning.

Cataracts and Auto Crashes

03 Oct 2006 11:10:18 EST

Driving is a way of life, but as we age, our eyes change. Researchers have found a way to lower car crashes by eliminating a common eye disorder.

CMV and Hearing Problems

03 Oct 2006 11:09:17 EST

A common virus, not often detected at birth, can cause serious problems later in life. Here's how researchers at UAB are working on better ways to screen and protect infants.

Don't Laugh at Me

03 Oct 2006 11:07:16 EST

Teasing and bullying are serious problems in American schools. Cruel words hurt feelings but may also lead to violence. A new program is taking a multimedia approach to make schools safer.

Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:05:38 EST

Each year more than 600 thousand women have a hysterectomy, a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. The recovery is long, often requiring weeks of recuperation. Now women have another surgical option using robotic technology.

Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:05:38 EST

Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:05:38 EST

Robotic Surgery for Hysterectomy

03 Oct 2006 11:05:38 EST

Fat and Cancer Risk

03 Oct 2006 11:05:15 EST

Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer.

Fat and Cancer Risk

03 Oct 2006 11:05:15 EST

Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer.

Fat and Cancer Risk

03 Oct 2006 11:05:15 EST

Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer.

Fat and Cancer Risk

03 Oct 2006 11:05:15 EST

Exercise. We know we should do it. We feel better and it reduces our chances of heart disease and cancer.

Functional Rhinoplasty

03 Oct 2006 11:03:14 EST

We've all awakened with a stuffy nose. Mostly a nasal nuisance, it eventually goes away and you're back to breathing normally, but for many these symptoms may indicate a serious problem.

High Blood Pressure Quiz

03 Oct 2006 10:59:13 EST

Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension.

High Blood Pressure Quiz

03 Oct 2006 10:59:13 EST

Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension.

High Blood Pressure Quiz

03 Oct 2006 10:59:13 EST

Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension.

High Blood Pressure Quiz

03 Oct 2006 10:59:13 EST

Many Americans have high blood pressure, but half don't know it. Called the "Silent Killer" because there are often no symptoms. Take our quiz and see if you have hypertension.

Lazy Eye (Amblyopia)

03 Oct 2006 10:57:12 EST

UAB Clinical Trial seeks to show children younger than seven with moderate amblyopia or "lazy eye" will improve their condition equally well with dilating drops as with an eye patch.

Low-Tech Workout

03 Oct 2006 10:55:55 EST

Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives.

Low-Tech Workout

03 Oct 2006 10:55:55 EST

Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives.

Low-Tech Workout

03 Oct 2006 10:55:55 EST

Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives.

Low-Tech Workout

03 Oct 2006 10:55:55 EST

Many people think starting an exercise program means spending big bucks on equipment or joining a gym. Here are some inexpensive alternatives.

New Treatment For Psoriasis

03 Oct 2006 10:53:11 EST

Psoriasis is a painful skin disease that affects more than seven million Americans. There is no cure, but new medicines are helping ease the suffering of this common skin disorder

New Treatment For Psoriasis

03 Oct 2006 10:53:11 EST

Psoriasis is a painful skin disease that affects more than seven million Americans. There is no cure, but new medicines are helping ease the suffering of this common skin disorder

Organ Donation

03 Oct 2006 10:51:10 EST

In the aftermath of a tragic loss, parents take comfort in the knowledge that their son's final gift gives life to others.

Pancreatic Autograft

03 Oct 2006 10:49:09 EST

Pancreatitis is a painful, debilitating disease requiring significant pain medications, and sometimes surgery. For some patients neither of those treatment options are effective.

Performance Medicine Clinic

03 Oct 2006 10:47:08 EST

Athletes in performing arts maintain rigorous training schedules. Injury can result without proper conditioning. A specialized sports medicine clinic is helping these athletes be healthy.

Relief For Hammertoe

03 Oct 2006 10:45:06 EST

Poorly fitted shoes can cause a painful foot disorder called Hammertoe. Here's how doctors are repairing this common problem and keeping patients pain free.

Sport Related Concussion

03 Oct 2006 10:43:05 EST

Every year thousands of athletes suffer a concussion. Researchers are using a simple computer test to assess when athletes are ready to get back into the game.

Stroke Rehabilitation Clinic

03 Oct 2006 10:41:04 EST

Stroke patients are often faced with the difficult challenge of re-gaining the basics like walking or feeding themselves. Until recently, they weren't given much hope of becoming independent again. Here's how a new stroke rehabilitation clinic is offering help to patients who want to reclaim their lives.

Treating Allergy

03 Oct 2006 10:39:02 EST

It's a sure sign of spring. Trees and flowers sprouting new life and warmer temperatures on the way, but allergy sufferers don't always see spring through rose colored glasses.

Water Exercise For Kids

03 Oct 2006 10:37:01 EST

Childhood obesity is a cause of concern among healthcare professionals. Kids are exercising less and eating more. Exercising in the winter months can be difficult. Here's an alternative.

Water Exercise For Kids

03 Oct 2006 10:37:01 EST

Childhood obesity is a cause of concern among healthcare professionals. Kids are exercising less and eating more. Exercising in the winter months can be difficult. Here's an alternative.

Reaching Your Exercise Goals

03 Oct 2006 10:35:07 EST

Starting an exercise regimen is tough; sticking to it down the road is even harder. Here are five "Smart" tips that will keep you focused and help you reach your goals.

Sunscreen and Skin Cancer

03 Oct 2006 10:35:03 EST

Researchers are exploring whether certain ingredients in sunscreen might actually fail to prevent melanoma, a deadly form of skin cancer.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

03 Oct 2006 10:34:01 EST

"Rays of Hope" - Dianne Mooney's Story: Fourteen years after Dianne Mooney was first diagnosed with breast cancer, an MRI revealed that she had breast cancer on bone. She explains how important an environment of hope, encouragement and confidence are to recovery.

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

03 Oct 2006 10:34:01 EST

UAB Comprehensive Cancer Center

03 Oct 2006 10:34:01 EST

Burning Mouth Syndrome

03 Oct 2006 10:32:05 EST

It's a tingling or burning sensation in the mouth that many patients fear is oral cancer, but Burning Mouth Syndrome is fairly easy to treat once a diagnosis is made.

Abdominoplasty (Body Moulding)

03 Oct 2006 10:30:06 EST

Following extreme weight loss due to diet or bariatric surgery, many patients find their skin has lost its elasticity and is causing irritation and and pain. This surgery removes the excess skin and muscle.