Displaying items by tag: UAB Goal: Research and Scholarship
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Relay for Life helps ACS fund groundbreaking cancer research
Associate Professor Andra Frost has taken a small step that could lead to a giant leap — improving the outlook for many cancer patients.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Nowakowski named dean of the UAB School of Optometry
Rod Nowakowski, an alumnus and 36-year veteran of the School of Optometry, has been selected as its fifth dean.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Civil conversations can emerge from contentious topics
A UAB professor says evolution talks in the classroom could teach kids how to get along.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Protect against the haze of hay fever
Spring does more than bring warmer temperatures; it can be a seasonal nightmare for those with allergies, even kids.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
UAB schools ranked in top 10 by U.S. News and World Report
UAB's graduate programs are again ranked among the best in the nation.
Monday, March 14, 2011
The life of blood: new truths about transfusions
Research has revealed that patients fare better when transfusions are kept to a minimum, bringing major changes at UAB and other hospitals.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Ingesting bath salts causes illness and death
There's a new designer drug wreaking havoc across the United States, and even though it sounds innocent, it can be deadly.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Whitt hired as HR Wellness Coordinator
The UAB Human Resources Department has hired Lauren Whitt, Ph.D., to head the new UAB Employee Wellness program.
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Coal and electricity use examined for health benefits
Monday, March 07, 2011
Heart attacks rise following daylight-saving time
Sleep deprivation, stress and a confused circadian clock can be a lethal combination
