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  • UAB study reveals link between transthyretin levels and heart disease risk
    Researchers at UAB reveal the impact of transthyretin protein levels on heart disease risk.
  • New helmet research boosts equestrian safety
    UAB expert studies head impact and helmet protection for equestrian riders.  
  • Tiny deletion in heart muscle protein briefly affects embryonic ventricles but has long-term effects on adult atrial fibrillation
    These findings in zebrafish and human heart muscle cells have clinical implications for patients with atrial fibrillation.
  • Extended reality improves the mental and physical health of children with disabilities: Here is how
    UAB researchers are combining behavioral change theories, telemedicine and extended reality as they work to improve the physical and mental health of children with disabilities. 
  • UAB launches three new research centers
    Research from the centers will help drive new knowledge and foster positive and lasting societal benefits.
  • NIH renews five-year grant for UAB’s Center for AIDS Research
    This past June, through a competitive review process, the NIH renewed their five-year grant to continue UAB’s Center for AIDS Research pivotal work.  
  • Pandemic health behaviors linked to rise in neonatal health issues
    A correlation was found between the social distancing index, a measure of overall social distancing behaviors observed, and higher rates of neonatal and early neonatal mortality, as well as preterm birth, when assessed with a lag period. Results were published today in JAMA Network Open. 
  • What is swimmer’s ear and how should I treat it?
    Bacterial otitis externa, more commonly known as swimmer’s ear, is an infection of the outer ear caused by bacteria.
  • Mixed reality technology makes its way into the operating room
    Physicians at UAB are using mixed reality technology to perform total hip replacements and teach the next generation of surgeons.
  • How to talk to children about medical illnesses and death
    When discussing serious medical topics with children, a UAB psychologist says it is important to keep it simple: use language they understand and let them guide the discussion.
  • UAB Hospital continues to be the best hospital in Alabama, Birmingham metro, according to U.S. News & World Report
    For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News has named UAB Hospital the best hospital in Alabama, with several specialties and procedures ranked among the best.
  • UAB’s Porrett awarded R01 grant from the NIH for uterine transplantation research
    The award will continue until 2029 and totals about $3 million dollars in funding.