Latest news briefs from UAB
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Overactive enzyme may shorten survival of brain tumor patients
New marker predicts how resistant each patient’s brain cancer will be to chemotherapy.
Tuesday, February 19, 2013
CCTS Phase I Clinical Trials Unit makes joining studies easier for patients
New UAB clinical trials unit makes participation in studies less stressful for patients and provides early access to experimental treatments.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Genetic defense mechanism may offer biological clue to racial disparities in kidney disease
Ancestors’ ability to kill parasite linked to kidney disease severity in African-Americans with lupus.
Monday, October 22, 2012
Innovative community health projects win funding
Four winners in the first Community Health Innovation Awards will share $50,000 to fund implementation of their projects.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
CCTS’ Kimberly receives $1.5M Alabama Innovation Fund Grant
Three UAB researchers win state awards designed to boost economy, increase innovation in Alabama.
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Competition challenging Birmingham residents to be the change they want
A UAB initiative challenges city residents to devise solutions to area health issues and compete for grant funding to implement ideas.
Friday, June 29, 2012
Cystic fibrosis drug may be useful for treating COPD in smokers
A new drug that improves lung function for some patients with cystic fibrosis may also help treat smokers with the incurable lung disease COPD.
Tuesday, May 08, 2012
Birmingham kids fighting obesity epidemic in unique way
Competition to develop community-based health programs culminates Thursday with celebration event.
Tuesday, May 01, 2012
High-dose steroids increase bacterial infection in children with juvenile arthritis
Steroids increase risk of bacterial infection in kids with juvenile arthritis over methotrexate or TNF inhibitors.
Monday, September 26, 2011
Clay wins Charles Barkley-sponsored award
