Cancer and DNA damage: Discovery by USA scientists may improve patient outcomes
An article about the “breakthrough research” was published in the October issue of the scientific journal Cell Reports.
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New administrator named for USA Health University Hospital
Shannon Scaturro brings a significant amount of experience in hospital administration as he returns to the university where he started his healthcare career more than 25 years ago.
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USA Health plans Saturday pediatric COVID vaccine events
For the convenience of parents and caregivers, USA Health is planning special Saturday pediatric COVID-19 vaccine events for children ages 5 and older at Strada Patient Care Center on Nov. 20 and Dec. 11.
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Research at the Mitchell Cancer Institute examines how ovarian cancer develops
The work by Annelise Wilhite, M.D., and the Gynecologic Oncology Lab at the MCI was awarded the Best Fellow Presentation at the Mid-Atlantic Gynecologic Oncology Society recently.
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Nicotine weakens immune system, USA researchers find
The findings, published in the Journal of Cellular Physiology, highlight the health hazards of nicotine intake, including an enhanced susceptibility to cancer.
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USA Health marks 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses given
“I am extremely proud that our health system and employees continue to lead vaccination efforts on the upper Gulf Coast,” said Michael Chang, M.D., chief medical officer for USA Health.
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Foot and ankle surgeon joins USA Health’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Jess Mullens, M.D., will treat patients for a variety of orthopaedic issues including sports injuries, foot and ankle fractures, ligament and tendon problems and arthritis.
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OB-GYN expands practice with addition of a new social worker
Medical social worker Laura Anderson will help patients identify barriers to care and offer community resources.
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USA Health launches in-house molecular cancer tests to guide precision medicine
USA Health now offers two in-house molecular oncology tests for cancer patients that can detect mutations directly from tumor tissue and cytology specimens.
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COVID-19 vaccines for children 5-11 set to begin Wednesday at USA Health
The USA Health drive-through vaccine site off Lawrence Street in downtown Mobile will be open extended hours from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. to accommodate parents and caregivers of newly eligible children.
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Benjamin Estrada, M.D., recognized by Sun Belt Conference
The collaboration between Estrada and other healthcare faculty from across the conference is credited with allowing athletic programs to continue and giving college athletes the opportunity to more safely compete during much of the global health pandemic.
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Pharmacy residency programs offer specialized training
Allen Broome, Pharm.D., director of health system pharmacy at USA Health, said that residency training benefits the profession long term and expands the ability to care for current and future patients.
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