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Gift will fund dystonia research at UAB

Wednesday, May 22, 2013

UAB expands research into dystonia with a generous gift from the Joel Johnson family.

UAB launches trial of monthly medication for bipolar I disorder

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

A UAB study examines whether bipolar disorder can be treated with monthly rather than daily doses of a drug to boost compliance – now enrolling patients.

UAB study to examine sense of smell as risk factor for Parkinson’s

Monday, May 20, 2013

UAB researchers partner with the Michael J. Fox Foundation on a new study of Parkinson’s disease risk factors, including a reduced sense of smell.

Veteran, UAB VA National Quality Scholar improving care through research

Thursday, May 16, 2013

UAB Nursing and Medicine schools tout partnership with the VA to improve health care for veterans and their families during May 13-17 National VA Research Week.

UAB nursing school to study palliative care for vets, minorities, rural cancer patients

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

A new UAB School of Nursing study will test phone-based palliative care intervention for those in rural areas with advanced cancer.

UAB glaucoma researchers to study biomechanics of eye

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

The primary investigators are examining whether age- and race-related differences in the biomechanics of the optic nerve head may contribute to this risk.

UAB’s Amsler to join NSF as program officer for Antarctica research

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

UAB biologist Charles Amsler to join NSF’s Antarctic Organisms and Ecosystems (AOE) program as a rotator for the Division of Polar Programs (POLAR).

UAB ballroom dance study enrolling cancer survivors

Wednesday, May 08, 2013
Ballroom-dance intervention seeks to improve health, relationships for women with reproductive cancers and their partners – participants receive free dance lessons.

Driving with the dog not a good idea for seniors

Thursday, May 02, 2013

Distraction by a dog while driving may be worse for older drivers, according to research from UAB.

Schwebel co-authors World Health Organization road safety manual

Tuesday, April 30, 2013

The manual provides practical information on how to plan, implement and evaluate a pedestrian safety program.

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