The holiday season can be a time filled with friends, family and, of course, holiday food and beverages. While it is perfectly fine to indulge in one’s favorite food and beverages this holiday season, it is best to avoid overindulging in these items, which can potentially lead to a condition known as holiday heart syndrome — also known as atrial fibrillation, or an irregular heartbeat that is associated with binge drinking. AFib caused by holiday heart syndrome can lead to blood clots, stroke, heart failure and even heart attacks.
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December 20, 2023
UAB and Children’s of Alabama commemorate Bookworm Day by introducing a NICU book vending machine
Premature and sick newborns are at high risk of having developmental issues that can affect their language and reading skills. UAB Medicine and Children’s of Alabama launched the NICU Bookworms reading program in 2021 to help reduce these deficits, increase parent-infant bonding and encourage shared reading starting at birth for all babies.
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December 12, 2023
UAB Surgery introduces LumiGuide by FORS, revolutionizing aneurysm repair procedures
UAB Surgery’s Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy and UAB Medicine have become the first in the United States, and only the second institution in the world, to utilize LumiGuide, a second-generation 3D device guidance solution, that is powered by Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS) technology. This is an advanced internal device visualization solution utilizing light technology for navigation inside blood vessels without the use of fluoroscopy.
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Three UAB Medicine leaders are included on the 2023 list, and recently they were recognized and promoted by B-Metro magazine: Mark Stafford, M.D., Rodney Tucker, M.D., and M.R. Chambers, DVM, M.D.
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December 6, 2023
Tips for healthier eating during the holidays
The holiday season often serves up more calories than we normally consume, thanks to family dinners, party spreads, and game-day get-togethers. So, health experts suggest easing back on weight loss plans during the holidays and concentrating on weight maintenance instead. These tips from UAB Weight Loss Medicine may help: Talk with an expert: Many people […]
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December 6, 2023
Time together can be the ideal holiday gift for an aging loved one
During holiday gift shopping, it’s often a struggle to find the “perfect” present for older friends or loved ones who say they already have everything they want or need. But experts agree there’s one gift that’s sure to please friends and loved ones of advanced age: spending time with them.
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December 4, 2023
UAB Medicine named the presenting medical partner of the 2024 Transplant Games of America
UAB Medicine, home to Alabama’s leading transplant program, the University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Transplant Institute, has been named the presenting medical partner of the Transplant Games of America when the biennial event comes to Birmingham in July 2024. Additionally, UAB’s Sports and Exercise Medicine team will be providing medical coverage for all athletes at the games.
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December 4, 2023
Tips for Finding More Joy This Holiday Season
Making connections with friends and family, managing expectations, setting emotional goals, and finding out what means the most to you and your loved ones are good ways to find more holiday joy. Learn more about maximizing your joy this season.
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December 4, 2023
Grief during the holidays: stages, types, and tips for coping
The holidays may not be “the most wonderful time of the year” for people struggling with a loss. Learn about the stages and types of grief, and get some tips on coping and for supporting someone else through the season.
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November 30, 2023
DAISY Winners – Adam Wilson, RN, & Taylor Turner, RN
We are pleased to announce the most recent UAB Medicine DAISY Award, recognizing the extraordinary care and compassion that nurses provide for patients and families every day. Submissions and stories are reviewed each month, and then the winner is surprised at a special ceremony. You can submit a DAISY nurse nomination using the online form. Click […]
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November 29, 2023
UAB nurses lead Girl Talk sessions to provide puberty guidance
Girl Talk, led by nurses at the UAB Women & Infants Center (WIC), is a safe space for group learning and conversations about puberty that is available for girls ages 8-12 and their mothers (or a trusted adult).
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November 21, 2023
Research reveals that lowering sodium intake can reduce blood pressure
The study found that 70-75 percent of all participants, regardless of whether they were already on blood pressure medications or not, were likely to see a reduction in their blood pressure if they lowered the sodium in their diet.
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