Glaucoma affects more than 3 million people in the United States and is the leading cause of blindness in African-Americans.
Paiste named interim chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
Written by Kendra Carter
Juhan Paiste, M.D., MBA, CPE, has been named interim chair of the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine, effective Oct. 1, 2017.
Two faculty at UAB receive prestigious designations from the American College of Rheumatology
Written by Alicia Rohan
John Mountz, M.D., Ph.D., and W. Winn Chatham, M.D., will be recognized by the ACR for education, research and clinical contributions to the field.
State of Alabama approves paid leave benefits for living organ donors beginning Oct. 1
Written by Tyler Greer
UAB employees spearheaded an effort that led to the university’s adopting the paid leave benefits policy earlier this year — and then they carried their initiative to the state level.
Researchers study the mechanisms that prevent autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, systemic lupus erythematosus or multiple sclerosis after an infection.
Several activities are planned in and around UAB for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Senior adult food insecurities being addressed in clinic with two simple questions
Written by Alicia Rohan
The UAB Geriatrics Clinic is addressing health issues in senior adults by identifying and addressing gaps in nutrition.
The AGHI, a genomics partnership between UAB and HudsonAlpha, is cited for collaboration by Health Connect South.