January 2001

Lupus Study Reveals Important Findings
UAB researchers say BLyS protein level is higher among those with the disease.
Study Seeks Blacks with Rheumatoid Arthritis
NIH grants UAB $4.6 million to establish a registry of African Americans with early rheumatoid arthritis.
Ophthalmology Receives Research Funding
Research to Prevent Blindness awards UAB 2 grants.
Research Improves Lung Transplantation Outcomes
UAB's Lung Transplantation Team survival rates near top.
HHS' Final Rule on Physician Self-Referrals
Law prohibits referrals for certain health-care services at entities where physicians have a financial relationship.
Less Sodium Leads to Drop in Blood Pressure
Researchers report maintaining a proper diet with less sodium can substantially lower blood pressure.
New Physician Labeling Proposal
The FDA develops new label technique to reduce errors in drug prescribing.
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