Health & Medicine
UAB neuroscientist Kristina Visscher leads Neuroscience for All, a community initiative bringing hands-on brain science education to Birmingham through outreach programs, partnerships and interactive learning experiences.
A UAB urogynecologist and urologist clarify common misconceptions about urinary incontinence in women.
Carrie Atcheson, M.D., is joining the 16-member body of actively licensed physicians who ensure that physicians across Alabama are qualified, accountable and delivering safe care to their communities.
UAB launches GRIT with a $10 million gift from the Goodrich family to expand rural Alabama healthcare, training and retaining primary care physicians, strengthening clinics, and improving access, outcomes and long-term community health.
UAB OB/GYN takes a deep dive into common misconceptions surrounding women’s health.
The renamed Frances Gorrie Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UAB will accelerate research, expand clinical trials, strengthen specialist training and improve dementia care across Alabama.
A UAB urologist clarifies common misconceptions about male infertility and offers tips to improve chances of conception.
Jacob Smith is continuing his recovery two years after a car fell on his head while he was working on it, causing a severe traumatic brain injury, and he is making steady progress in rehabilitation with support from his family and the UAB medical team.
As summer begins, a UAB neurosurgeon warns families about the dangers of diving in shallow water.
Nurses Week recognizes nurses for consistently giving their best to care for patients and their families.
Few centers in the Southeast offer this procedure, and the national allocation system does not typically prioritize patients with colorectal metastases — meaning extended waits on the transplantation list for these patient populations.
UAB expands its treatment options for those struggling with urge urinary incontinence.
UAB has developed the nation’s first adaptive CPR and defibrillation training for athletes with disabilities, filling a critical gap in emergency preparedness through evidence-based guidance.
Low-dose radiation can improve mobility and quality of life for patients with osteoarthritis.
The transplant offers a new treatment option for the more than 18,500 Americans yearly who are diagnosed with blood cancers and need a bone marrow transplant.
A $2 million investment will allow patients to enjoy greater scheduling flexibility, fewer treatment delays and better support for complex diagnoses.
The collaborative project was selected from a rigorous pool of 400 letters of intent and 87 applications, with the Birmingham Veterans Affairs team being the only VA-funded awardee.
UAB neurologists are expanding global health efforts in Kenya by providing neurological care and medical training in Kijabe, addressing specialty care shortages and strengthening global partnerships.
One UAB expert offers insight into the speculated connection between GLP‑1 medications and kidney stone risk.
The systemwide training helped standardize care for ventricular assist devices patients.
New clinical services and specialty programs are expanding access to high-quality care in Birmingham and throughout Alabama.
By integrating new collaborative relationships and cutting-edge technologies UAB transplant teams are helping to redefine what is possible in organ utilization and patient outcomes.
Spring allergies can disrupt daily life and sleep by triggering immune reactions to airborne allergens that cause inflammation and fatigue.
A UAB experts offers clarity on the difference between watery and dry eyes, while shedding light on ways to mitigate eye allergy symptoms.
Participate in a health screening, learn about community resources, and engage with health care professionals at this year’s Regional Wellness Day.
The proposed project, developed in partnership with Oxford Health Systems, would expand access to emergency care for residents of the region.
Cardiovascular disease is the second leading cause of death among cancer survivors, second only to cancer itself
UAB expert Elizabeth Liptrap, M.D., provides information on concussion safety and prevention while playing basketball.
Understand the importance of prioritizing colon health.
More than 9,400 people are on the waiting list for a liver transplant in the United States. UAB’s new living-donor liver transplant program aims to help that number decrease.