UAB part of trials to evaluate CPR and drugs after sudden cardiac arrest
UAB joins a multi-site study to see if CPR given without rescue breathing is better or worse than CPR with rescue breathing.
Low-income seniors more likely to develop heart failure
Researchers were surprised that income, more than education, raised the risk of heart-failure risk.
Stroke risk factors increase cognitive decline
High blood pressure and diabetes can also lead to memory and thinking problems.
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.
Unplug from mobile devices to cross the street safely
One of three people listening to music were hit by a car in a simulated test of street-crossing distractions.
Starting college can kick-start eating disorders, even in men
Kids’ computer use can be great equalizer or divider, study reveals
A UAB professor says access to computers propels students ahead of those who don’t use them.
More than one-third of college students drive while using mobile apps
College students recognize that driving while using mobile apps is unsafe, yet a new survey shows nearly 4 in 10 still surf the Web behind the wheel.
