Clinical

UAB Performs First Transplant of Pig Kidney to Brain-Dead Human

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

One of the biggest tragedies in modern healthcare is that, while transplants are hugely effective for failing kidneys with a 96 percent success rate, there are only about 25,0.... Read More

Leadless Pacemaker for Patients with AV Block

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

"I'm a huge fan. It's revolutionary," says Amit Shah, MD, about leadless pacemakers. Shah, who is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist with Cardiology Consultants, has deplo.... Read More

UAB One of Six in the World with New Fiber Optic Visualization Technology

Feb 08, 2022 at 08:05 pm by steve

The UAB Cardiovascular Institute is one of only six centers in the world with a new light-based, visualization technology called Fiber Optic RealShape (FORS). Adam Beck, MD, t.... Read More

All Epiphyseal Reconstruction for Pediatric ACL Tears

Jan 17, 2022 at 05:34 pm by steve

Kids love to run, jump, climb and dance. They love playing soccer, football, basketball, baseball and hockey. Unfortunately, when they twist or pivot the wrong way, they can t.... Read More

New Program Helps Pediatrics with Chronic Disorders Transition to Adult Healthcare

Jan 17, 2022 at 05:34 pm by steve

Not so long ago, few children with cystic fibrosis lived long enough to need the care of an obstetrician or other adult health specialist. Now, recent advances in treatment ar.... Read More