Community rallies around two elementary school teachers battling breast cancer
Written by Tyler Greer
A fight with breast cancer has brought Odenville Elementary teachers Meg Lowry and Michelle Simmons closer as they learn the disease is “not your grandmother’s story anymore.”
Estrada named associate provost for Interprofessional Education and director of CIPES
Written by UAB Heersink School of Medicine News
Carlos A. Estrada, M.D., M.S., will begin the role of associate provost for Interprofessional Education and director of the Center for Interprofessional Education and Simulation (CIPES) on January 2, 2017.
Nearly 50 participants enjoyed dinner at Rojo Birmingham while blindfolded to gain an understanding of the daily challenges presented by vision impairment.
Study supports Do Not Sell voluntary waiting period for gun sales to reduce suicide
Written by Bob Shepard
"Studies indicate the vast majority of suicide attempt survivors end up eventually dying of something other than suicide, so a means of preventing someone from making future gun purchases during a suicidal crisis might reduce suicide rates.”
UAB drug study first effort to prevent onset of epilepsy in tuberous sclerosis complex
Written by Bob Shepard
UAB and partners launch the PREVeNT study, aimed at preventing the onset of seizures in children with tuberous sclerosis.
Patients using Botox A for urinary incontinence show higher satisfaction with treatment due to greater reduction in bothersome symptoms.
UAB Hospital has received a 2016 Women’s Choice Award and is named one of America’s Best Breast Centers.
UAB and UMass researchers have uncovered a new mechanistic understanding of potential treatment for genetic disorders.