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Tragic incidents like natural disasters, plane crashes, or school violence can cause disabling stress in survivors and rescue workers who witness such events.

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W. Richard West, director of the Smithsonian Institution's National Museum of the American Indian, will be the commencement speaker and receive an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the 2 p.m. June 10 graduation ceremonies at UAB Bartow Arena.

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Before children learn to read, they must develop what educators call "print awareness" the set of skills that includes identifying the front and back of a book; differentiating letters and numbers; and understanding that books are read from left to right.....

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According to "A Study of Women Leaders" by a UAB management professor, women need stable lives with access to education and support systems in order to be successful.

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In a study of obese children, researchers found that when television viewing is contingent on physical activity, the children watch significantly less TV and they lose weight.

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A reproductive endocrinologist may be the last person a woman turns to when she discovers excessive body hair. She may first try a dermatologist or cosmetic treatments such as electrolysis.

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Patients in an academic medical center such as UAB see a stream of doctors, residents, medical students and nurses walk through their door.

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"Cold hands, warm heart," the saying goes, but what do cold hands really mean?

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Women previously infected with cytomegalovirus (CMV) are not immune to reinfection from a different strain of the virus, according to a study.

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May marks the beginning of high levels of ozone in the atmosphere in the Southeast. As air quality testing begins in many cities, Mary Pat Hemstreet, M.D., pediatric asthma specialist, says persons with respiratory ailments need to be aware of ozone levels

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The guilty verdict in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing trial could send a false message to the nation that race relations in Alabama are better than they actually are, says UAB civil rights historian Jack Davis, Ph.D.

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Treatment of breast cancer by bone marrow transplantation (BMT) after chemotherapy has been limited after initial negative studies.

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Drivers tend to be more cautious during winter, but summer heat waves can spawn road conditions that are just as hazardous.

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Should prosecutors in the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing trial succeed in getting a conviction against the defendant Thomas Blanton, it will send a signal to the black community that they're now legitimate citizens in the eyes of a justice system that once worked against them.

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Laurie Garrett, the only writer to receive the Peabody, Polk and Pulitzer awards for journalism, will address students, faculty and guests of the School of Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) during ceremonies honoring the Class of 2001.

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News accounts that the Japanese government has "accepted" the judgement and administrative punishment against the USS Greeneville skipper Cmdr. Scott Waddle "are exaggerated," says East Asia expert John Van Sant, Ph.D.

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Recent news of the second rescue of an ill medical doctor from the South Pole Station over the past several years brings home the dangers of working in this remote and unforgiving continent.

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Smoking increases an adolescent's susceptibility to depression, according to a study.

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As Mother's Day approaches, nearly 5 million aspiring moms are having difficulty conceiving.

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Not all snakes are harmful, and in fact most snakes are helpful and play an important role in the food chain, says Ken Marion, Ph.D., UAB Department of Biology chair.

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According to recent information from the Energy Information Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy, the average price of gas is $1.66 per gallon and has risen 12 cents in the past two weeks.

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"Death and dying have largely been taboo subjects in this country," says the director of UAB's palliative medicine program.

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Recent news of the second rescue of an ill medical doctor from the South Pole Station over the past several years brings home the dangers of working in this remote and unforgiving continent.

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The trial of a former Ku Klux Klan member charged in the 1963 church bombing that killed four black girls is underway in Birmingham.

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"What we think of others rests largely on how they have been portrayed to us in history, says UAB historian Jack E. Davis, Ph.D., author of the new book "Race Against Time: Culture and Separation in Natchez Since 1930."

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Land is lot like a person. Just because it's pretty on the surface doesn't mean everything is fine underneath. Many homes and businesses throughout the country are built on limestone and sandstone.

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Over-radiation of the urinary tract is a major side effect of brachytherapy, the treatment of prostate cancer with implanted radioactive pellets.

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So you've quit smoking and you're on your way to better health -- but suddenly you're battling painful mouth ulcers. Although it may seem far-fetched, Brad Rodu, DDS, oral pathologist, says there may be a correlation.

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The world is watching as jurors are selected for the Sixteenth Street Baptist Church bombing trial in Birmingham, Ala. As the trial continues, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) social historian Jack E. Davis, Ph.D., can provide analysis about race relations and civil rights murders in the Deep South.

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Employers must be careful how workplace romances and breakups are handled and have policies in place to avoid lawsuits, says a UAB assistant professor of management.

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People who work or play outdoors face risks to their vision from prolonged sun exposure.

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Some people saw the recent U.S. - China spy plane crisis as a good thing, says UAB Asian studies expert.

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Most children suck their thumbs as toddlers. According to a UAB psychiatrist, it provides a sense of comfort and security for very young children.

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Contrary to a widely held belief, fever is no indication of whether someone is contagious.

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UAB researchers have found a way to restore vision in blind mice who suffer from a rare retinal degenerative disease known as Leber congenital amaurosis.

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Writing a thank-you note after a job interview is not only appropriate, it's a good way to set yourself apart from your competition, says a UAB marketing professor.

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Ringworm of the scalp, once thought under control in the United States, now affects up to 15 percent of children 5-10 years old and is increasingly seen in adults.

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An April 4 Reuters news wire article quoted several experts on right-wing anti-government groups. Those experts claimed some groups view convicted Oklahoma City bomber Timothy McVeigh not as a hero, but a "patsy" who undermined them.

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The Supreme Court decision March 21 stating that employers have the right to require employees to resolve all workplace complaints, including discrimination claims, through binding arbitration could considerably weaken the body of employment.

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Even before summer rolls around, many parents will consider swimming lessons for their children. But when are children ready to learn to swim?

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UAB's new International Tuberculosis Center will conduct research, provide clinical services and promote educational initiatives to combat the spread of tuberculosis.

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A clinical trial at UAB has shown favorable results of a new technique in the treatment of patients with repeat narrowing of a coronary artery following the placement of a coronary stent.

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A recent report by the group Prevent Child Abuse in America says there were more than 1 million confirmed cases of child abuse in the United States in 1999.

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Now that the markets have resumed more rational pricing of technology companies, merger and acquisition activity in the IT sector will not reach the same fervor at any point in the near future that it did over the last four to five years...

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On April 1, USA Network will air the latest in a string of wildly popular, reality based TV shows with its debut of the four-part series "Eco-Challenge Borneo," brought to viewers by "Survivor" creator Mark Burnett.

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A commonly prescribed antibiotic may prove effective in treating genetic diseases such as Hurler Syndrome, according to a recent study by UAB researchers. (Human Molecular Genetics 2-01)

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Despite having their own credit histories, equal education and work experience, women entrepreneurs continue to use their own funds to finance business expansion.

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UAB's School Asthma project is launching its second phase with an elementary school trial to see if bringing doctors to schools is better than scheduling traditional office visits to reach children with undiagnosed asthma.

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Only half of the more than 700,000 patients suffering from a heart attack between 1994 and 1998 called 911, according to findings being presented March 19 by a UAB researcher.

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You've studied, memorized, recited and repeated everything you've learned from class. But on exam day your mind goes blank.