Flu is preventable, UAB expert says protect yourself now
ADHD doubles the risk of injury in grade-school kids
UAB study released today reports that fifth-graders with ADHD are nearly twice as likely to sustain injuries requiring medical attention.
UAB scientists find link between seizures and brain tumors
A drug already on the market for Crohn’s disease might help slow the growth of gliomas, the brain cancer that killed Sen. Ted Kennedy in 2008.
Cold mice might be skewing weight-loss drug studies
A UAB researcher suspects room temperatures contribute to flawed results on weight-loss drugs tested in animals.
Student recovers from Alabama tornado injuries — one step at a time
Chelsea Thrash walks back into class months after suffering a severe spinal injury with help from UAB neurosurgeons, trauma surgeons and rehab specialists.
CPR studies confirm best practices in use
UAB and its partners in the Resuscitation Consortium release findings on two studies of CPR techniques for first responders in cardiac arrest cases.
Medicare’s SCIP measures do not lower infection rate
Commonly prescribed antibiotic reduces acute COPD attacks
An antibiotic can help reduce acute COPD attacks and improve quality of life, a new study shows.
Sports dental injuries are no laughing matter
Kids’ dental exams are too often the forgotten checkup
Most kids go to the doctor for a general checkup before school starts but it’s important to remember teeth need a checkup, too.
