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After being burned in an explosion three years ago, Delrico Gibson thought he would never use his hands again. Now, see the artworks he created for his first responders, surgeons, therapists and caregivers in the exhibition “Strings of Gratitude.”

UAB experts discuss changes women should be aware of as their bodies mature and what exams they should receive during different time periods.

In just the five years since UAB completed 10,000 robotic surgeries, surgeons across 15 disciplines have now collectively exceeded 20,000 robotic surgeries, setting a record for the hospital.

A simultaneous bilateral adrenalectomy removes both adrenal glands at the same time, providing benefits to both the patient and surgeons.

UAB Medicine and Talladega have entered a three-year partnership, with UAB Medicine providing medical care for competitors and fans.

Continuous glucose monitors can transform one’s diabetes treatment and care. A UAB diabetes expert explains what patients should know about the devices when evaluating their diabetes care plans.

The temporary PNS device can be used to treat chronic nerve pain, as well as joint pain and back pain, for patients for whom oral medications are not effective, or who wish to minimize the use of medications or more invasive procedures.

UAB Hospital Chief Medical Officer Kierstin Kennedy, M.D., shares insights into health care conflict resolution that can be used in most workplaces.

Even when at odds with his health, Matalon continued his academic excellence and service to the field of lung disease research.

As it turns out, growing old and wise does not always equate to growing old and able to hear.

Six months after giving birth to identical twins, Britney Alba found out she was pregnant with her second set of identical twins. These twins, however, were monochorionic-monoamniotic — one of the rarest types of twins.

The potential affiliation will help RMC Health System to sustain and improve access to high-quality, low-cost care close to home.

Bulgarella named CEO of UAB Health System and UAB/Ascension St. Vincent’s Alliance. Agarwall named dean of the UAB Heersink School of Medicine, senior vice president of Medicine and chair of the Health Services Foundation Board.

An overabundance of mast cells, which are important components of the immune system and are produced in the bone marrow, can lead to a variety of health issues.

Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease characterized by the formation of granulomas in one or more organs of the body.

The UAB Health Services Foundation General Endowment Fund awarded Do-Yeon Cho, M.D., associate professor of the Department of Otolaryngology and director of the Smell and Taste Clinic, with funding for his proposal to create state-of-the-art care for smell and taste loss patients.

UAB experts offer tips on preventive steps you can take to stay healthy and avoid a visit to the emergency department.

Expected to open in early 2025, the new Cooper Green Mercy Health clinical building will usher in a new era in health care for Jefferson County residents in need.

UAB’s research and reputation land it among the top institutions in the world.

UAB Health System’s senior director of Infection Prevention breaks down the chain of transmission and how we all can lower our risk of getting sick.
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