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Mar 9, 2023 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
#WorldKidneyDay focuses on the importance of kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
It's also a time for us to highlight the need for kidney transplants, as well as UAB's role.
As you can see from this infographic, a significant number of patients are currently on a waiting list. The need is vast. But there is hope.
Mar 7, 2023 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
Curious about virtual reality? See how UAB is providing opportunities to engage with this technology across campus. 🧵
A recent story highlighted how surgeons in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery are using virtual reality headsets to prepare for delicate procedures and explain the operations to patients.:
