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  • UAB researchers aim to improve sleep and quality of life for individuals with Down syndrome
    For their continued research in sleep disorders in individuals with Down syndrome, UAB’s Caroline G. Richter, Ph.D. and S. Justin Thomas, Ph.D. were named the recipients of the 2024-2025 McNulty Civitan Scientist Award.
  • Sudden cardiac arrest: Symptoms, treatment and prevention
    UAB experts say that, by learning the symptoms of SCA and how to respond, one could save a life in an emergent situation.
  • Dental anxiety: Three tips and techniques for a calmer trip to the dentist
    Experts from the UAB School of Dentistry say dental anxiety is common but manageable.
  • Black/African American individuals have an increased risk for severe insulin-deficient diabetes
    A cluster analysis in the Deep South showed that racial background significantly influences diabetes subtype distribution.
  • New combination therapy may offer a safer, more effective treatment for colorectal cancer
    The study’s findings suggest a combination therapy could be a more effective and a safer approach to treating metastatic colorectal cancer.
  • How to prioritize mental health this election season
    Megan Hays, Ph.D., provides five tips for coping with stress and anxiety this election season.
  • UAB Arts in Medicine to host end-of-life care conversation with palliative care experts Sept. 12
    See the powerful documentary “The Last Ecstatic Days” at UAB's ALys Stephens Center and hear about the cultural and spiritual considerations of dying from UAB caregivers and Aditi Sethi, M.D., with The Center for Conscious Living & Dying, with guest artist Manjari Sharma.
  • Study: The effects of sleep restriction in cognitive function and obesity in teens
    A recent study by UAB researchers showed that teenagers with higher levels of adiposity have more cognitive impact from poor sleep compared to teenagers with a healthy weight.
  • COPD and BPD: Inhalation of live Lactobacilli lessens lung inflammation and improves lung function
    This live biotherapeutic product, tested in mouse models, shows promise in addressing common pathways of lung disease progression.
  • NIH grant establishes UAB’s Global Research Resource for Human Tuberculosis
    Goal of this UAB-led service is transforming the global landscape of TB research through accelerated study of human TB tissue.
  • What is early arthritis? UAB experts weigh in
    Experts at UAB discuss early arthritis prevention, causes and treatment.
  • Study unveils impact of cardiovascular risk factors on genetic predisposition to heart disease
    Researchers at UAB shed light on the link between genetic variants and cardiovascular risk factors in determining heart health.