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  • Novel, experimental treatment for emphysema may offer promising results for patients looking to breathe easier
    The BREATHE-3 trial is a pioneering phase 3 pivotal clinical study investigating the impact of a novel, experimental device designed to open the airways within a patient’s lungs and release trapped air in patients battling severe emphysema and COPD. 
  • Women’s heart health: Here is what you should know
    Experts at the UAB Cardiovascular Institute and UAB St. Vincent’s say it is never too early or too late for women to begin protecting themselves from heart disease.
  • Links between gut dysfunction and the eye may reveal therapeutic strategies for individuals with diabetic retinopathy
    Research published in the journal Gut suggests that nutraceutical strategies restoring tryptophan metabolism and IPA levels may serve as both biomarkers and therapeutic approaches for diabetic retinopathy.
  • New research shows improving blood flow to the brain in arteries with plaque did not improve cognitive skills
    Procedures that remove plaque from a narrowed carotid artery in the neck or prop the artery open with a stent did not appear to be better at improving cognitive function than medications and lifestyle changes. 
  • New research shows how specialized clinics can improve care continuity for people experiencing homelessness
    Veterans who experienced homelessness and received care in H-PACTs were more likely to consistently see the same primary care provider. 
  • New study reveals how stress alters brain gene activity through RNA “switches”
    IncRNAs act like “switches,” turning off functionality for more than 3,000 genes that are essential for healthy brain functioning.
  • Injury prevention and recovery: When to use hot or cold compresses in an active lifestyle
    One UAB expert shares tips on preventing injuries and explains the benefits of hot and cold therapies in muscle recovery periods. 
  • Boosting levels of a protein could relieve pain after surgery, reducing reliance on opioids
    UAB researchers share a discovery that could pave the way for non‑addictive alternatives to opioid painkillers amid an era of rising overdose deaths.
  • Live HealthSmart unveils second Mobile Market, expanding access to healthy food options
    By bringing food directly into neighborhoods, Live HealthSmart Alabama continues its mission to make good health simple, one community at a time.
  • One-of-a-kind study examines efficacy of deep brain stimulation to treat depression
    The clinical trial represents a major step forward in finding new solutions for people living with treatment-resistant depression. 
  • UAB performs first robotic kidney transplant in the Southeast
    UAB has completed more than 16,000 organ transplants since 1968.
  • Researchers find men are more likely to develop multiple myeloma than are women
    UAB researchers discovered that multiple myeloma is more common in men than in women through the Integrative Molecular and Genetic Epidemiology study.